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.

seriously, “May I get off work earlier today,

the work I’ve assigned to

“I’ve e–mailed everything

“Oh, okay.”

lowered her lashes, feeling rather

your review.”

presence was not included in

maintained the professional relationship between

the other

nothing she could do about their forced

he would woo me for an entire year and not a day less. If those are nothing but empty promises, then Kieran’s not a decent man. That’s how I can

that she did not

feigned nonchalance. “Why are you in a rush to get off work today, Mr. Kieran? Where are

he was directly in front of her. Then, he leaned closer

She clung to her nerves and demanded,

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

tone sounded as cold as ever, his expression took

was still studying romance movies diligently and almost knew their content like the back of his

paid off. Inez could see a

head–on. “Does it make a difference whether I’m

“Of course.”

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

some lip you’ve got on you. Where are you learning these lines from? You’re getting more brazen.” Despite her grumbling,

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

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

disappointment. He straightened

private matters. I don’t think

response, she looked

“Stay there.”

obediently stopped in his tracks

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

private matters, but you’re asking to end work early to attend

“I’m going on a date with