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.

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

“Have you completed all the work I’ve

“I’ve

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes, feeling rather

your review.”

included in his request to get off

they maintained the professional relationship between

after working hours did they address the other facet of their relationship–a

could do about their forced engagement, it did not mean that Inez had forgiven

empty promises, then Kieran’s not a decent man. That’s how I can test the sincerity of his

in her thoughts that she did not notice

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

of answering her question, he rounded her desk 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

to her nerves

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

his expression took on

romance movies diligently and almost knew their content like the back

see a marked improvement in his

it make a difference whether I’m asking as a boss

“Of course.”

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 up to, down to

you. Where are you learning these lines from? You’re getting more brazen.” Despite her grumbling, her expression implied

is Ms. Mossey or Inez asking about my schedule?”

“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

with disappointment. He straightened up and

I

muster a response, she looked up and noticed

“Stay there.”

tracks but

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

to attend to them. You should

on a