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

replied, “Have you completed all the work I’ve assigned to

nodded in affirmation. “I’ve

“Oh, okay.”

lashes, feeling

included

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

other facet

about their forced engagement, it did not mean that Inez had forgiven

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

thoughts that she did not notice Kieran approaching her

you in a rush

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

a beat. She clung to her nerves and demanded, “What are you doing? Who taught you to ignore your boss‘

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

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

was still studying romance movies diligently and almost knew their

Inez could see a marked improvement in

his gaze head–on. “Does it make

“Of course.”

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

you learning these lines from? You’re getting more

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

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

He straightened up and said

disagree. Anything outside of work qualifies as private matters. I

she looked up and noticed Kieran

“Stay there.”

stopped in his tracks

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

your private matters, but you’re asking to end work early to attend to them. You should at least give your boss a general idea of what you’re

going on a date