The Beginning Of All Sins novel (Olivia and Tyler) novel Chapter 432

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?"

Claude kept his smile and replied, "No, I'm sorry, but I won't answer that."

"Why won't you answer the question?" the reporter pressed.

"We're here to talk about my role at Yancey," Claude responded.

When the reporter tried to ask more, Lilah stepped in. "Ms. Morgan has passed away, and Mr. Claude is stepping down. We can't answer these questions out of respect for her family."

"Why not just deny it if it's not true? The Harrises didn't," another reporter shouted.

"I'm really sorry," was all Claude said.

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