The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 557 A Pragmatist Tries Romance

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

you completed all the work I’ve

affirmation. “I’ve e–mailed everything to

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes, feeling

was not included in his request to get

the professional relationship between a boss and her secretary

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

could do about their forced engagement, it did

but empty promises, then Kieran’s not a decent man. That’s how I can test the

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

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

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

caused Inez’s heart to skip a beat. She clung to her nerves and demanded, “What are you doing? Who taught you to ignore

asked, “Are you asking me about my after–work activities as a boss

his expression took on a

movies diligently and almost knew

paid off. Inez could see a marked improvement in

“Does it make a difference whether I’m asking

“Of course.”

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

got on you. Where are you learning these lines from? You’re getting more brazen.”

repeated his question. “So, is

my secretary, so I’m asking you as a boss. On that note, shouldn’t employees be obliged

creased briefly with disappointment. He straightened up and said in an

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

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

“Stay there.”

obediently stopped in his tracks but did not

him anything but “Mr. Kieran,”

but you’re asking to end work early to attend to them. You should at

on a

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255