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

to talk

refrigerator had startled her

quick divorce, it was essential for them to grasp

understanding for a

elevator, Aurelia and Millie coincidentally witnessed

onlookers‘ eyes displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy, admiration,

tenth different luxury car. Truly jealous of Kimberly, remarked one

She posts about her favorite designer brands in the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re all gifts from

to reveal

clenched her fists, and turned to Aurelia in

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

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

something instead of just waiting?” Millie

now, it would only annoy her. Our effort wouldn’t pay off,” Aurelia explained as she led

was starving, having only eaten a sandwich early

wearing a frustrated expression, followed Aurelia to

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

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

the ride. We’ll chat again

the office staff vanished, each craning their

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

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

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

this?” someone

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

Chapter 11

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

not that expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging the handbag over her arm and turning

in her

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

the ones who disliked Kimberly, chuckled

who were already married, they

taking another woman out for

tolerate such a

said that Mr. Lynch. and I clicked

a personal

the colleagues became

they were strangers. Today, they were suddenly good