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 have some personal matters to attend

completed all the work I’ve assigned to

“I’ve e–mailed

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes, feeling

your review.”

not included in his request to get off work

maintained the professional relationship between a boss and her

the other

forced engagement, it did not mean that Inez had forgiven

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

that she did not notice Kieran approaching her desk.

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

her. Then, he leaned

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

asking me about my after–work activities as a boss

his expression took

still studying romance movies diligently and almost knew their content like

off. Inez could see a marked improvement

gaze head–on. “Does it make a difference whether I’m asking as a boss

“Of course.”

lines he had seen in the movies, and his smirk 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 everything I’m

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

is Ms. Mossey or Inez asking

sternly, “We’re in 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 employees be obliged to answer their bosses truthfully?”

briefly with disappointment. He straightened up and said in

private matters. I don’t think

muster a response, she looked up and noticed

“Stay there.”

in his tracks but did not

anything but “Mr. Kieran,” even on their

“Those are your private matters, but you’re asking to end work early to attend to them. You should at least

“I’m going on