Chapter 195 It Was His Apprentice's Mistake

The conference room was packed, filled with a heavy atmosphere. By the time Noelle and Hunter arrived, nearly everyone was already present. As Noelle walked in, she drew quite a few stares. Feeling puzzled, she found a seat with Hunter. A staff member leaned over and whispered, "Ms. Quinn, why is your lip swollen? Did you have an allergic reaction to something?" Noelle's cheeks burned. She mumbled vaguely, "Uh…" Beside her, Hunter let out a low chuckle. Noelle clenched her teeth, reached under the table, and gave his arm a sharp pinch. He hissed softly at the pain but quickly caught her hand under the table, refusing to let go. They thought their little exchange had gone unnoticed. But sitting directly behind them, Cassandra and Jody had seen it. Cassandra rolled her eyes. These two really did not know how to keep a low profile. Jude cleared his throat, unwilling to waste time. His voice was cold. "Today, there was an incident with the tires on the track. Whoever is responsible, s