Three days after the news broke, Claude stepped into the public eye again. He stood at the main entrance of Yancey Bank, surrounded by reporters, and announced that he was stepping down as vice

president for a while.

"This is my personal issue, so please don't involve the bank," Claude said. "Yancey Bank has been successful because of your support. Please focus your questions on me. I'm ready for whatever you have to say. Thank you."

Despite disappearing for a few days due to the scandal, Claude remained calm as he spoke.

As he tried to leave, reporters crowded around, blocking his exit. One reporter pushed forward, holding up a recorder, and asked, "Did you assault Ms. Morgan the day she died? The Harrises are upset with your family about it. Did your actions cause her death?"

smile and replied, "No, I'm sorry, but I

answer the question?" the

here to talk about my role at Yancey," Claude

reporter tried to ask more, Lilah stepped in. "Ms. Morgan has passed away, and Mr.

if it's not true?

was all

"Please let us through.

men cleared a path, but the reporters were relentless, their cameras

drama unfolded

office, idly spinning

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