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.

“May I get off work earlier today, Ms. Mossey? I have some personal matters to

completed all the work I’ve assigned to you

“I’ve e–mailed everything to you for

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes, feeling rather crestfallen.

your review.”

that her presence was not included in his request

professional relationship between a boss and her secretary at

address the other facet of their

there was nothing she could do about their forced engagement, it did not mean that

day less. If those are nothing but empty promises, then Kieran’s not a decent man. That’s how I can test the sincerity of his

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

of her musings and feigned nonchalance. “Why are you in a

and 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 brought his face

to skip a beat. She clung to her nerves and demanded, “What are you doing? Who

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

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

was still studying romance movies diligently and almost knew their

work paid off. Inez could see a marked improvement

nervously but met his gaze head–on. “Does it make a

“Of course.”

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 up to,

lines from? You’re getting more brazen.” Despite her grumbling, her expression implied

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

my secretary, so I’m asking you

brows creased briefly with disappointment. He straightened up and said in

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

“Stay there.”

stopped in his tracks but did

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

asking to end work early to attend to them. You should at least give your boss a general

on a date with a