The Ex and Her Riches

Jennifer lowered her head and mulled over the issues that Gwendolyn had raised.

Indeed, it sounded like a colossal challenge.

Having gotten used to her relaxed lifestyle, she expected to face some difficulties in acclimatizing to a more hectic schedule,

Still, Jennifer loved Honor of Kings and always felt excitement coursing through her veins when she watched professional gamers playing it.

That was why she would gladly take on the role.

I’ll take it slower in my graduate studies. If I can’t make it this year, there’s always next year.

After thinking things through, Jennifer replied determinedly, “I’d like to give it a shot, Gwendolyn. I’ll try my best to accomplish everything you’ve laid out.”

“All right. I trust you.”

Gwendolyn gently patted her face before suggesting, “Why don’t you stay here and familiarize yourself with the surroundings? I need to discuss the investment agreement with some founders of the club. And don’t worry about Treyton; I’ll talk to him on your behalf.”

Jennifer smiled and said, “Thank you, Gwendolyn.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Meanwhile, after spending some time at Mossey Corporation’s offices in Fairlake, Kieran had become a competent worker across all tasks which Inez had assigned to him.

While he was a medical genius, his intelligence spanned further than the bounds of his field.

Lack of interest had held him back from trying new things. If he had decided to go into business, he could have joined the ranks of the industry’s most talented CEOS.

Out of habit, Inez often glanced at Kieran while he was engrossed in his work.

Having such eye candy nearby certainly lifted her mood.

During one of Inez’s ogling sessions, Kieran’s furious typing abruptly stopped as he completed yet another document efficiently.

He turned to Inez, who hastily averted her gaze and pretended to be staring at her computer.

get off work

completed all the work I’ve assigned to you

nodded in affirmation. “I’ve e–mailed everything

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes,

that her presence was not included in

they maintained the professional relationship between a boss and her secretary

other facet of

forced engagement, it

swore he would woo me for an entire year and not a day less. If those are nothing but empty promises, then Kieran’s not a decent man. That’s how I can test the sincerity of his feelings toward me.

her thoughts that she did

“Why are you in a rush to get off work today, Mr. Kieran?

he was directly in front of her. Then, he leaned closer to her and caged her in with the help

her nerves and demanded, “What are you

asking me about my after–work

as cold as ever, his

movies diligently and almost knew their content like the back of

could see

head–on. “Does it make a difference whether I’m

“Of course.”

seen in the movies, and his smirk widened. He drawled, “If you’re asking as a boss, I would tell you that my after–work activities are private matters, which are none of your business. However, as a fiancée, you have every right to know my personal schedule, and I will

you learning these lines from? You’re getting more

and repeated his question. “So, is Ms. Mossey or

work, you’re still my secretary, so I’m asking you as a boss. On that note, shouldn’t employees be obliged to answer their

briefly with disappointment. He straightened

qualifies as private matters. I

to muster a response, she looked up and noticed Kieran headed

“Stay there.”

tracks but

their engagement, Inez had never called him anything but “Mr. Kieran,” even on their dates, which

are your private matters, but you’re asking to end work early to attend to them. You should at least give

going on