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?"

his smile and replied, "No, I'm sorry, but I won't answer

the question?" the reporter

about my role at

in. "Ms. Morgan has passed away, and Mr. Claude is stepping

not true?

sorry," was all Claude

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

a path, but the reporters

unfolded on live

watched from his office, idly spinning his

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