Chapter 417

Everyone was unsure at first, then they started looking worried. They stared at Claude, who was on stage, and began whispering to each other. At first, Claude didn't notice their reactions, but as the room got louder, he turned and saw the photos of him holding a woman's hand on the screen. He started to feel anxious. Suddenly, Angus's group stood up, pointing at the screen. "Isn't that Mrs. Harris?" The other directors from Yancey Bank also stood up, comparing the pictures on the screen with those on their laptops. They were the same. Claude's face became tense and serious. Angus demanded immediately, "What are these pictures about, Mr. Pearce? What's your relationship with Mrs. Harris?" The room filled with gasps and murmurs. Claude was the new leader of Yancey Bank, and his actions represented the company. Any scandal could hurt the company's reputation and, in turn, the interests of the board. This was even more critical since it involved the Harrises. The host of the meetin