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.

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

refrigerator had startled

pursue a quick divorce, it was

a

Millie coincidentally

a

alone, it’s already the tenth different luxury car.

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

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

her fists, and turned to Aurelia in

her! 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

of her? Besides, he rejected offers from the

do something instead of just waiting?” Millie said through gritted

follow her now, it would only annoy

was starving, having only eaten

wearing a frustrated expression, followed Aurelia to

meal and returned to the office, once everyone was back, they drew the curtains

settled down when the unmistakable sound of high heels, accompanied by

you for the ride.

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

Vuitton paper

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

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

what’s this?”

client, and I couldn’t refuse. But I already have so many bags,” Kimberly explained, her hands swiftly unwrapping the box, revealing

Chapter 11

dollars! Did Mr. Lynch really give this to you?” A discerning

expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging the handbag over her arm and turning

turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is it

“Kimberly, as a potential business partner, the company prohibits

particularly the

married, they rolled

woman out for lunch and presenting

could tolerate

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

personal gift,” Aurelia

among the

were suddenly good friends with