Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 11

Aurelia, though a bit restless, patiently shook her head at Millie.

Millie, on the other hand, faced the situation like encountering a formidable opponent.

“Could it be true that Mr. Lynch is really involved with Kimberly?”

Aurelia covered Millie’s mouth with her hand, glancing around to ensure nobody was paying attention to them since everyone had gone for lunch.

“Don’t spread baseless rumors. The office despises gossip,” Aurelia advised.

Millie, however, lowered her voice, filled with resentment.

“Why not? The moment she arrived, we became nothing more than decorations. She already has everything. Why does she need to compete with us? Just because she has money doesn’t mean she can win a man’s heart! All she does is show off her cleavage, doesn’t she?”

Aurelia tilted her head, finding Millie’s reaction somewhat extreme.

“Millie! Don’t speak without evidence! Life is inherently unfair. Having money as an advantage in winning people’s favor. It’s her prerogative. We don’t need to compare ourselves. to such people.”

“I just can’t stand her smug look. What’s so impressive about her? She’d be nothing if it weren’t for a wealthy uncle!” Millie complained.

Aurelia watched Millie bite her lip, sensing beneath the verbal criticism, there lingered an undeniable envy towards Kimberly.

Indeed, whether it was luxury brands, men, or work, Kimberly had it all at her fingertips.

Even when it came to their jobs, Kimberly could effortlessly close deals with a lunch and a few sweet words, while they needed extensive negotiations to sign contracts.

Yet, Aurelia believed that work required a process of experience to be skillful.

Even if Kimberly could charm her way through now, what about the future?

Aurelia comforted Millie, saying, “Don’t dwell on it. Let’s focus on working diligently.”

Reluctantly, Millie nodded, staring at the high heels under Kimberly’s desk, lost in thought.

Aurelia paid no mind, pulling her up from her seat. “Come on, let’s go for lunch.”

Millie snapped back to reality, surprised. “Don’t you bring your own lunch?”

Aurelia sighed, “These days have been a bit hectic. I might skip bringing lunch.”

mother’s illness, so she didn’t inquire further. She followed Aurelia

to

refrigerator had startled her early

a quick divorce, it was essential for them

understanding for a peaceful

the elevator, Aurelia and Millie coincidentally

displayed a spectrum

already the tenth different luxury car. Truly jealous of Kimberly,

and a courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re all gifts from admirers. I can’t

don’t you try it? Remember to

this, Millie clenched her fists, and turned to

rides with someone else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals the

because of her? Besides, he rejected offers from the top five advertising

do something instead of just waiting?”

plan. Besides, even if I follow her now, it would only annoy her. Our effort

starving, having only eaten a sandwich early

frustrated expression,

returned to the office, once everyone was back, they drew the curtains in preparation for an afternoon

high heels, accompanied

for the ride.

the sound of Kimberly’s voice, the drowsiness of the office staff vanished,

Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing a self–satisfied

be apologetic, saying, “Sorry, did I disturb you? How about I treat everyone to

attention to the offer of afternoon

what’s this?”

Mr. Lynch. I declined, but he insisted. After all, he’s our client, and I couldn’t refuse. But I already have so many bags,” Kimberly explained, her

Chapter 11

easily 24,000 dollars! Did Mr. Lynch really give this to you?” A

remarked, slinging the handbag over her

to turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is it

a friendly reminder, “Kimberly, as a potential business partner, the company

few colleagues in the office, particularly the ones who disliked Kimberly, chuckled at Aurelia’s

already married, they

taking another woman out for lunch and presenting

could tolerate

her teeth. “Aurelia, you’ve misunderstood. I’ve already said that Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly. This is a personal gift he gave me as a

a personal gift,”

among the colleagues

they were suddenly good friends with a gift