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. She followed Aurelia into the

time to

empty refrigerator had startled

pursue a quick divorce, it was

for a peaceful life

elevator, Aurelia and Millie coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting into a

displayed a spectrum

different luxury car. Truly jealous of Kimberly, remarked one

courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re all gifts from admirers. I can’t fathom

to reveal half of your chest,” a mocking

hearing this, Millie clenched her fists, and turned to

She’s already hitching rides with someone else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals the deal? She’ll become the assistant director,” Millie

from the top five advertising companies in Seacester,

something instead of just waiting?” Millie said through

Besides, even if I follow her now, it would only annoy her. Our

only eaten a

expression, followed

to the office, once everyone was back, they

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

for the ride. We’ll chat again next

voice, the drowsiness of the office staff vanished, each craning

a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing a self–satisfied

“Sorry, did

attention to the offer of afternoon tea. All eyes were fixed on the Louis Vuitton

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 the box, revealing the

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it’s the Louis Vuitton Onthego! That’s easily 24,000 dollars! Did

remarked, slinging the handbag over her arm and turning

how Kimberly managed to turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is it nice?”

beautiful.” Aurelia smiled, offering a friendly reminder, “Kimberly, as a potential business partner,

the office, particularly the ones

were already married, they rolled their

taking another woman out for lunch and presenting

tolerate such

Lynch. and

a personal

among the

were suddenly good