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.”

so

to talk with her

startled

a quick divorce, it was essential for them to grasp

a peaceful life

elevator, Aurelia and Millie coincidentally witnessed

eyes displayed a spectrum of

different luxury car. Truly

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

to reveal half of your

her fists, and turned

Can you stomach this? What if

because of her? Besides, he rejected offers from the top five advertising companies in Seacester, I

do something instead of just waiting?” Millie said

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

eaten a sandwich early

expression, followed

to the office, once everyone was back, they

unmistakable sound of high heels, accompanied by Kimberly’s sweet

for the ride. We’ll chat again next

staff vanished, each craning their

entered carrying a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing

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

paid much attention to the offer of afternoon tea. All eyes were

what’s this?”

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 the box, revealing the bag

Chapter 11

That’s easily 24,000 dollars! Did Mr. Lynch really give this

that expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging the handbag over her arm and turning

managed to turn in her direction.

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

colleagues in the office, particularly the ones who disliked Kimberly, chuckled

were already married,

for

could tolerate

and

a personal gift,”

looks exchanged among the colleagues became even

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