Claude invited Lionel to the church for a meal.

When Lionel arrived, he spotted Claude standing at the door and walked over to him.

"Claude," he greeted.

Claude returned the greeting with a smile. "Sorry that I'd have to meet you here," he said.

Lionel glanced around the church, aware of Claude's recent struggles. Looking at him, he reassured, "Everything will pass, Claude."

Understanding Lionel's meaning, Claude smiled subtly. "Don't worry. I'm not that fragile. I'm used to living with less. I can't adapt to life back in the city, so I thought I'd pray more here."

Their bond was strong, with Lionel considering Claude his savior.

"If not for you, how would I have the opportunity to speak to you here, Claude?" Lionel remarked

"Don't say that, Lionel. Let's go in," Claude replied.

smiled, halting their conversation. "Sure,

"The food here

room, they were served a substantial

heard the Harris Group has their eye on a plot of

hesitated, holding the glass. "I-I'm not

confidential, Lionel

up on Lionel's cautiousness and reassured him,

Lionel replied,

I can't

scuss that with you.

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I'm indebted to you, it's confidential to the Harris

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should know the relationship between Yancey Bank and the Harris

He smiled knowingly.

felt he may have been overly cautious, he wasn't entirely clear on the current relationship between

Perhaps I've been too uptight," Lionel

"Let's just enjoy lunch today. No need to dwell

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