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.”

illness, so

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

the empty refrigerator had startled her

pursue a quick divorce, it was essential for them

for a peaceful

the elevator, Aurelia and Millie coincidentally witnessed

displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy,

luxury

favorite designer brands in the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re all gifts from admirers. I can’t

why don’t you try it? Remember to reveal half of your

fists, and turned to Aurelia

She’s already hitching rides with someone else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals the

from the top five advertising companies in Seacester, I don’t think

of just

if I follow her now, it would only annoy her.

was starving, having only eaten a sandwich early in

wearing a frustrated expression, followed Aurelia to

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

just settled down when the unmistakable sound of high heels,

for the ride.

the drowsiness of the office staff vanished, each craning

Louis Vuitton paper bag,

making quite a loud entrance, she pretended to be apologetic, saying, “Sorry, did

the offer of afternoon tea. All eyes were

this?”

all, he’s our client, and I couldn’t refuse. But I already have so many bags,”

Chapter 11

easily 24,000 dollars! Did Mr. Lynch

casually remarked, slinging the

couldn’t fathom how Kimberly managed to turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is it nice?” She

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

particularly the ones who

who were already married, they rolled their

taking another woman out for lunch and presenting her with an

could tolerate such a

Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly. This is

personal

the colleagues

suddenly good friends with a gift of