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.

I get off work earlier today, Ms. Mossey? I

you completed all the work I’ve assigned to

in affirmation. “I’ve e–mailed everything

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes,

your review.”

not included in his request to get

the professional relationship between a boss and her

address the other facet of their relationship–a

about their forced engagement, it did not mean that Inez

empty promises, then Kieran’s not a decent man.

was so absorbed in her thoughts that she

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

he leaned closer to her and caged her in with the

caused Inez’s heart to skip a beat. She clung to her nerves and demanded, “What are

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

as ever, his expression took on a sexier,

romance movies diligently and almost knew their

Inez could see

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

“Of course.”

matters, which are none of your business. However, as a

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

“So, is Ms. Mossey or Inez asking about

office now. Before you officially get off work, you’re still my secretary, so I’m asking you as a boss. On that note,

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

as private matters. I don’t think

struggled to muster a response, she looked up and

“Stay there.”

his tracks but did

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

asking to end work early to attend to them. You should at least give your boss a general idea of what you’re

on