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.”

with her mother’s illness, so

reality, Aurelia was contemplating finding an appropriate time to talk with her husband, Leslie, about their future

empty refrigerator had startled her early in the

their inability to pursue a quick divorce,

for a peaceful life

Aurelia and Millie coincidentally

displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy, admiration,

luxury

She posts about her favorite designer brands in the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon.

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

clenched her fists, and turned

stomach this? What if she seals the deal? She’ll become the assistant director,”

rejected offers from the top five advertising

we do something instead of just waiting?” Millie

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

starving, having only eaten a

a frustrated expression,

once everyone was back, they drew the

high heels, accompanied by Kimberly’s sweet voice,

Thank you for the ride. We’ll chat

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

carrying a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing

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

afternoon tea. All

what’s this?” someone

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 bag

Chapter 11

Did Mr.

that expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging

fathom how Kimberly managed to turn in

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

few colleagues in the office, particularly the ones who

were already married, they rolled their eyes

one’s husband taking another woman out for lunch and presenting

tolerate such

already said that Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly.

a personal gift,” Aurelia

exchanged among the colleagues became even more

strangers. Today, they were suddenly good friends with