The Ex and Her Riches novel (Gwendolyn and Maverick)

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.

I get off work earlier today, Ms. Mossey? I

all the

“I’ve e–mailed

“Oh, okay.”

her lashes,

your review.”

her presence was not included in his request to get off work early.

relationship between a boss and her secretary at

did they address the other

she could do about their forced engagement, it

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 I can test the

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

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

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

clung to her nerves and demanded, “What are you doing?

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

as cold as ever, his expression took on

almost knew their content like the

a

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

“Of course.”

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

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

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

the office now. Before you officially get off work, you’re still my secretary, so I’m asking you as a boss. On that note, shouldn’t

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

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

looked up and noticed Kieran headed for

“Stay there.”

in his tracks but did not turn around.

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

attend to them. You should at least give your boss a general idea

“I’m going on a date with a woman.”