"I'd rather he not get involved in this affair," Claudia countered with a furrowed brow.

As she walked out of the venue, thoughts of revenge were already swirling in her mind. However, she didn't expect to run into Bennett right at the door.

Claudia, despite maintaining a quiet persona over the years, had made valuable connections in the circle. At a critical moments, they proved their worth.

Trudy, the chief planner, reached out to Claudia, extending an invitation to the charity show.

Her forthrightness was endearing. She was driven by a sincere desire to help the hearing-impaired community. She clarified Claudia's role upfront when inviting her.