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.”

thought Aurelia was preoccupied with her mother’s illness, so she didn’t inquire further. She followed Aurelia into the

an appropriate time to talk with her husband, Leslie, about their

the empty refrigerator had startled

to pursue a quick divorce, it was essential for them

understanding for a peaceful

coincidentally witnessed

displayed a

luxury car. Truly jealous of Kimberly, remarked one

have no idea. She posts about her favorite designer brands in the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon.

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

this, Millie clenched her fists, and turned

look at her! She’s already hitching rides with someone else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals the deal? She’ll become

rejected offers from the

instead of just waiting?” Millie said through

if I follow her now, it would only annoy her. Our effort wouldn’t pay

only eaten a sandwich

wearing a frustrated expression, followed

they finished their meal and returned to the office, once everyone was back, they drew the curtains in preparation

high heels, accompanied by Kimberly’s sweet voice, echoed

Thank you for the ride. We’ll chat

sound of Kimberly’s voice, the drowsiness of the office staff vanished, each craning their necks to catch a glimpse at the

carrying a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing a

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

afternoon tea. All eyes were

what’s this?”

a 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 unwrapping

Chapter 11

the Louis Vuitton Onthego! That’s easily 24,000 dollars! Did Mr. Lynch really give this to you?” A discerning colleague

that expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging the handbag over

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

a potential business partner, the company prohibits accepting gifts. Plus, Mr. Lynch

few colleagues in the office, particularly the ones

were already married, they rolled

taking another woman out for lunch and presenting her with an expensive

could tolerate such

misunderstood. I’ve already said that Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly. This is

a personal

among the colleagues became

were strangers. Today, they were suddenly good friends with