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.

appropriate time to talk with her

had startled her

divorce, it was essential

a peaceful life

and Millie coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting

a spectrum of emotions–envy, admiration,

month alone, it’s already the tenth different luxury car. Truly

and a courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re all

don’t you try it? Remember to reveal half of your chest,” a mocking

this, Millie clenched her fists, and turned to Aurelia in

hitching rides with someone else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals the deal? She’ll become the

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

we do something instead of just waiting?”

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

eaten a sandwich early in

expression,

the office, once everyone was back, they drew the curtains in preparation

settled down when the unmistakable sound of high heels, accompanied by Kimberly’s sweet voice, echoed from outside the

Thank you for the ride. We’ll

the office staff vanished, each craning

carrying a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag,

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

paid much attention to the offer of afternoon tea.

what’s this?” someone

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 unwrapping

Chapter 11

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

Kimberly casually remarked, slinging

couldn’t fathom how Kimberly managed to turn in her

Aurelia smiled, offering a friendly reminder, “Kimberly, as a potential business partner, the company prohibits accepting gifts. Plus,

the ones who disliked Kimberly, chuckled at Aurelia’s

who were already married, they rolled

one’s husband taking another woman out for lunch

tolerate such a

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

personal gift,” Aurelia

among the colleagues became even

were strangers. Today, they were suddenly good friends with a gift of a