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

commented, "The food

they were served a substantial

asked, "I heard the Harris Group has their eye on a plot of land in

holding the glass. "I-I'm not

was confidential, Lionel refrained from sharing any

picked up on Lionel's cautiousness and reassured

Lionel replied,

I can't

scuss that with you.

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to you, it's confidential to the

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the relationship between Yancey Bank and the Harris Group. No

He smiled knowingly.

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

I've been too

suggested, "Let's just enjoy

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