Chapter 893

Claude's friends began teasing them as soon as they arrived. One friend joked, "It looks like Yancey Bank is sponsoring this event!" Claude, unfazed, grabbed a wine glass from a nearby table and raised it in a toast. "Please, everyone, donate generously." The group burst into laughter. Another friend teased, "If she's your girlfriend, we'll support you even more!" Claude's smile vanished for a moment as he looked at the speaker. Olivia, however, seemed unaffected and responded playfully, "What, won't you support the cause if I'm not his girlfriend? Think about those adorable children. How could you say no to helping them?" The laughter resumed, and Claude appeared a bit embarrassed but amused. Olivia, standing beside him, was glowing with happiness. Claude, eager to keep the focus on the cause, raised his glass again. "Really, your support would mean everything." The friends chuckled, already guessing the nature of his relationship with Olivia by his behavior. "Of course, we'll h