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.

seriously, “May I get off work earlier today, Ms. Mossey? I have some personal matters to attend

all the work

“I’ve e–mailed everything

“Oh, okay.”

her lashes,

included in his request to get

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

working hours did they address the other facet of their relationship–a couple

forced engagement, it did not mean

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

in her thoughts that she did

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

desk and stopped when he was directly in front of her. Then, he leaned closer to her and caged her in with the help of her armrests, which brought his

skip a beat. She clung to her nerves and

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

tone sounded as cold as ever, his expression took on a sexier, more

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

paid off. Inez could see a marked improvement in his flirting

nervously but met his gaze head–on. “Does it make a difference whether I’m asking as a

“Of course.”

that my after–work activities are private matters, which are none of your business. However, as a fiancée,

lines from? You’re getting more brazen.” Despite her grumbling, her expression implied

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

my secretary, so I’m asking you as a boss. On

briefly with disappointment. He straightened up and said

private matters. I don’t think it’s appropriate to inform you

to muster a response, she looked

“Stay there.”

in his tracks but

“Mr. Kieran,” even on their dates, which felt distant to

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

vaguely, “I’m going on a date with a