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.

their conversation. "Sure, let's go

they walked, Claude commented, "The food here is quite

dining room, they were served

Lionel a drink and casually asked, "I heard the Harris Group has their eye on a plot of

hesitated, holding the glass. "I-I'm

confidential, Lionel refrained from sharing

up on Lionel's cautiousness and reassured him, "I'm just

replied,

I can't

scuss that with you.

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it's confidential to the Harris

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understandingly. "You're quite cautious. But you should know the relationship between Yancey Bank and

He smiled knowingly.

have been overly cautious, he wasn't entirely clear on the current

I've been too uptight,"

enjoy lunch today. No need

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