Wooing My Ex-Wife by Mr. Adeel

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.

asked seriously, “May I get off work earlier today, Ms. Mossey?

the work I’ve

nodded in affirmation. “I’ve e–mailed everything to

“Oh, okay.”

lashes, feeling rather

your review.”

her presence was not included in his request to

professional relationship between a boss and

after working hours did they address the other facet of their

do about their forced engagement, it did

he would woo me for an entire year and not a day less. If those are nothing but empty promises,

was so absorbed in her thoughts that she did

musings and feigned nonchalance. “Why are you in a rush to

leaned closer to her and caged her in with the help of her armrests,

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

you asking me about my after–work activities as a boss or a fiancée,

his

romance movies diligently and almost knew their content like the back

work paid off. Inez could see

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

“Of course.”

tell you that my after–work activities are private matters, which are

are you learning these lines

question. “So, is Ms. Mossey or Inez asking

my secretary, so I’m asking you as a boss. On that note, shouldn’t employees be obliged to answer their bosses

briefly with disappointment. He straightened up

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

looked up and noticed Kieran

“Stay there.”

in his tracks but did not turn

but “Mr. Kieran,” even on their dates, which felt distant to

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

going on a