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.

blissfully unaware of her staring, asked seriously, “May I get off work earlier today, Ms. Mossey? I have some personal matters to attend

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

affirmation. “I’ve e–mailed everything

“Oh, okay.”

her lashes, feeling

your review.”

presence was not included in his request to

professional relationship between a

hours did they address the other facet

was nothing she could do about their forced engagement, it did

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

thoughts that she did not notice

and feigned nonchalance. “Why are you in a rush

her. Then, he leaned closer to

nerves and demanded, “What

my after–work activities as a boss or a

cold as ever, his expression took

almost knew their

work paid off. Inez could see a

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

“Of course.”

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 up to, down to

lines from? You’re getting more brazen.” Despite

and repeated his question. “So, is

get off work, you’re still my secretary, so I’m asking you as a boss.

disappointment. He straightened up and said in an equally serious

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

Inez struggled to muster a response, she looked up and noticed Kieran headed for the office door.

“Stay there.”

obediently stopped in his tracks but did

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

to attend to them.

vaguely, “I’m going on a date with a