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?"

replied, "No, I'm sorry, but

won't you answer the question?"

talk about my

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

not true?

was all

then intervened, "Please let us through. Mr. Claude won't be answering

men cleared a path, but the reporters were relentless,

unfolded on

office, idly

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