Chapter 425

Her cheeks instantly flushed a deep red, spreading all the way to the back of her ears.

Haley shot him a playful glare, glanced around nervously, and whispered, "Mr. Ford, stop saying such things. There are others around."

"Don't worry, they didn't hear," Shane replied, also whispering.

As soon as he finished speaking, his cold, threatening gaze swept over the onlooking staff. Startled, the helpers quickly found excuses to leave, claiming unfinished work as they hurried away from the kitchen.

They had not seen or heard anything! Absolutely nothing!

Haley glanced at the retreating helpers and then at Shane, feeling both exasperated and amused. Indeed, when Mr. Ford put on a stern face, few could withstand it.

Shane helped carry the two dishes Haley had made to the dining table, then swiftly removed his suit jacket. He rolled up his shirt sleeves, and started cooking some noodles. Haley took his jacket and stood at the doorway, watching him.

Shane was tall and exuded a cool, alo