Chapter 455

The meeting room fell silent instantly. Everyone's gaze was drawn to Shane's phone, and they instinctively held their breath.

Shane glanced at them, then picked up his phone. Assuming it was just some trivial notification, he did not think much of it.

But when he saw the message on the screen, he froze. He stared at the message for a long time, his eyes revealing a deep, unhidden longing.

Haley was thinking about him.

Clearing his throat, Shane spoke, his mood notably improved, "Let's break for lunch. We'll continue in the afternoon."

At his words, everyone could not help but cheer, "Long live Mrs. Ford!" They had been starving for hours. They realized that the only way to soften their boss's mood was through Haley.

Many silently prayed for more messages from her, hoping it would keep Shane's temper in check, making their work lives easier.

Shane left the meeting room with his phone, heading to the window at the end of the hallway. He called Haley, who answered quickly, her c