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.

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

the work I’ve assigned to you

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

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes, feeling

your review.”

appeared that her presence was not included in his

maintained the professional relationship between a boss

the other facet of their relationship–a couple who

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

but empty promises, then Kieran’s not

thoughts that she did not

in a rush to get off work

in front of her. Then, he leaned closer to her and caged her

nerves and demanded, “What are you

me about my after–work activities as a boss

as ever, his expression took on a sexier, more

romance movies diligently and almost knew their content like the

work paid off. Inez could see a marked improvement in his flirting

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

“Of course.”

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

lines from? You’re getting more brazen.”

repeated his question. “So, is Ms. Mossey or Inez asking about my

you’re still my secretary, so I’m asking you as a

disappointment. He straightened up and said in an

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

looked up and noticed Kieran headed for the office

“Stay there.”

obediently stopped in his tracks

but “Mr. Kieran,”

you’re asking to end work early to attend to them. You should at least give

vaguely, “I’m going on a date with a