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.”

was preoccupied with her mother’s illness, so she

was contemplating finding an appropriate time to talk with her husband,

had startled her

inability to pursue a quick divorce, it was essential for them to grasp

for a peaceful life

elevator, Aurelia and Millie coincidentally witnessed Kimberly

displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy,

the tenth different luxury car. Truly jealous of

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

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

hearing this, Millie clenched her fists, and

you stomach this? What if she seals the deal?

eat lunch because of her? Besides, he rejected offers from the top five advertising companies in Seacester, I don’t think the boss

do something instead of just

worry; I have a plan. Besides, even if I follow her now, it would only annoy her. Our effort wouldn’t pay off,” Aurelia explained as she

only eaten

a frustrated expression, followed Aurelia to

office, once everyone was

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

Thank you for the ride. We’ll

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

entered carrying a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing a

quite a loud entrance, she pretended to be apologetic, saying, “Sorry, did I disturb you? How

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

this?”

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

Chapter 11

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

expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging the handbag over

turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is

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

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

were already married, they rolled

out for lunch and presenting her with an

could tolerate such

“Aurelia, you’ve misunderstood. I’ve already said that Mr. Lynch. and

personal

among the colleagues became

they were suddenly good friends