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.”

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

was contemplating finding an appropriate time to talk with her husband, Leslie, about

the empty refrigerator had startled her early in the

a quick divorce, it was essential for them

a

coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting into

onlookers‘ eyes displayed a

luxury

have no idea. She posts about her favorite designer brands in the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re all gifts from admirers. I can’t fathom when I’ll

you try it? Remember to reveal half

her fists, and turned to

Can you stomach this? What if she seals the deal? She’ll become the assistant director,” Millie voiced

Besides, he rejected offers from the top

just waiting?” Millie said

if I follow her now, it would only annoy her. Our effort wouldn’t pay off,” Aurelia explained as

starving, having only eaten

frustrated expression,

they finished their meal and returned to the office, once everyone

had just settled down when the unmistakable sound of high heels,

the ride. We’ll chat

office staff vanished, each

Vuitton

be apologetic, saying, “Sorry, did

attention to the offer of afternoon tea. All eyes were

what’s this?”

welcome gift from 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 hands swiftly

Chapter 11

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

remarked, slinging the handbag over her arm

turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is it nice?” She

“Kimberly, as a potential business partner, the company

the

were already married,

for

tolerate such

said that Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly. This is a

personal gift,” Aurelia

exchanged among the colleagues

were suddenly good friends