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?

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

“I’ve e–mailed everything to

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes, feeling rather crestfallen.your

not included in his request to

the professional relationship between a boss

they address the other facet of their relationship–a couple who

forced engagement, it did not mean that Inez had

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 I

absorbed in her thoughts that she did not notice Kieran

snapped out of her musings and feigned nonchalance. “Why are you in a rush to get off work today, Mr.

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

nerves and demanded, “What are you doing? Who

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

sounded as cold as ever, his expression took on

and almost knew their content like the back of

Inez could see

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

“Of course.”

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

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

words and repeated his question. “So, is

my secretary, so I’m asking you as

straightened up and said

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

she looked up and noticed Kieran headed for the

“Stay there.”

stopped in his tracks but did

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

are 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

on a date