Chapter 161

Haley pretended not to notice the change in the other's expression, gently waving her hand, "It's okay, I'll make a call first."

She took out her phone, found Dean's number, and dialed it. The other party quickly answered, sounding surprised, "Madam?"

"Dean, is Mr. Ford in the office? I brought him lunch, and I'm already downstairs."

Dean could not help but inhale sharply, the sound echoing conspicuously in the quiet meeting room. Shane's gaze swept over like a cold blade, and Dean quickly lowered his voice, saying to Haley, "Madam, please wait a moment."

Under Shane's almost murderous gaze, Dean leaned in close to his ear and whispered, "Mr. Ford, Madam is here to bring you lunch, she's downstairs."

Shane's expression changed immediately upon hearing this. He abruptly stood up from his chair, glaring coldly at Dean, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Dean forced a smile, wanting to explain, but Shane did not give him the chance. With just a "Meeting adjourned," he briskly left the