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.

her staring, asked seriously, “May I get off work earlier today, Ms. Mossey? I

the work I’ve

affirmation. “I’ve e–mailed everything to you

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes,

was not included in his request to get off

days, they maintained the professional relationship between a boss and her secretary at

hours did they address the other facet

was nothing she could do about their forced engagement, it did not mean that

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

was so absorbed in her thoughts that she did not notice Kieran approaching her

her musings and feigned nonchalance. “Why are you in a rush to get off

rounded her desk and stopped when he was directly in front of her. Then, he leaned closer to her and caged her

skip a beat. She clung to her nerves and

you asking me about my after–work activities as a boss

his tone sounded as cold as ever, his

and almost knew their

Inez could see a marked improvement in his

it make a difference whether I’m asking as a boss

“Of course.”

recalled the pickup lines he had 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 absolutely tell you everything I’m

you. Where are you learning these lines from? You’re getting

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

still my secretary, so I’m

creased briefly with disappointment. He straightened

qualifies as private matters. I don’t think it’s appropriate

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

“Stay there.”

his tracks but

him anything but “Mr. Kieran,” even on their

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

vaguely, “I’m going on a date with a