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.”

her mother’s illness, so she didn’t inquire further. She followed

time to talk with her husband, Leslie, about

startled her early

pursue a quick divorce,

understanding for a peaceful life

and Millie coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting

a spectrum of emotions–envy, admiration,

the tenth different luxury car. Truly

designer brands in the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re all gifts from admirers. I can’t fathom when I’ll experience such treatment,” another

it? Remember to reveal half of your chest,” a mocking

clenched her fists, and turned to Aurelia

else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals

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

instead of just waiting?” Millie said

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

was starving, having only eaten a sandwich early in

a frustrated expression, followed Aurelia to

returned to the office, once everyone was back,

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

arrived. Thank you for the ride. We’ll chat again

of the office staff

massive Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing a

apologetic, saying, “Sorry, did I disturb you? How about I treat everyone to afternoon tea

afternoon tea. All eyes were fixed on

what’s this?”

I already have so many bags,” Kimberly explained, her hands swiftly unwrapping the box, revealing the bag amid the envious gazes of

Chapter 11

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

slinging the handbag over

turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is it

a friendly reminder, “Kimberly, as a potential business partner,

few colleagues in the office, particularly the ones who disliked Kimberly, chuckled

were already married, they rolled their

out for lunch and presenting her

could tolerate such

you’ve misunderstood. I’ve already said that Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly. This is a personal gift he gave me

personal gift,”

looks exchanged among the colleagues became

they were strangers. Today, they were suddenly good friends with