She Looked up at Bennett. "Don't be angry. I'll explain everything later," she told him.

Gripping his hand, she continued, “Let's go back to my hotel room. It's too crowded here for a private talk."

Bennett glanced at his hand held by hers and frowned, offering no words, just letting Claudia guide him.

As they moved, reporters descended upon them, microphones extended.

“CC, who's this? Your boyfriend?"