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.

work earlier today, Ms. Mossey? I have some personal matters

the work I’ve assigned to

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

“Oh, okay.”

lashes, feeling rather crestfallen.your

that her presence was not included in his request

maintained the professional relationship between a boss

address the other facet of

about their forced engagement, it did not mean

entire year and not a day less. If those are nothing but empty promises, then Kieran’s not

was so absorbed in her thoughts that she did

and feigned nonchalance. “Why are you in

in front of her. Then, he leaned closer to her and caged her in with the help of her armrests, which brought his face within inches of

nerves and demanded, “What are you

asked, “Are you asking me about my

his tone sounded as cold as ever, his

was still studying romance movies diligently and almost knew their content like the back of

could see a marked improvement in his flirting

“Does it make a difference whether I’m asking as a

“Of course.”

“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

some lip you’ve got on you. Where are you learning these lines from? You’re getting more brazen.” Despite her grumbling, her

ignored her words and repeated his question. “So, is Ms. Mossey or Inez asking about my

you officially get off work, you’re still my secretary, so I’m asking you as a boss. On that

creased briefly with disappointment. He straightened up and said

“I disagree. Anything outside of work qualifies as private matters. I don’t think it’s appropriate to inform you about them, Ms.

Inez struggled to muster a response, she looked

“Stay there.”

stopped in his tracks

Inez had never called him anything but “Mr. Kieran,” even

end work early to attend to them. You should at least

vaguely, “I’m going on