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.”

Aurelia was preoccupied with her mother’s illness, so she didn’t inquire further. She followed Aurelia into

finding an appropriate time to

had startled her

pursue a quick divorce, it was essential for them to

a peaceful life

Millie coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting

a

luxury car. Truly jealous

the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon. She

you try it? Remember to reveal half of

fists,

stomach this? What if

I supposed to not eat lunch because of her? Besides, he rejected offers from the top five advertising companies

something instead of just waiting?” Millie said through gritted

plan. Besides, even if I follow her now, it would only annoy her. Our

eaten a sandwich early in the

expression, followed Aurelia

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

high

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

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

a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag,

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

afternoon tea. All eyes were

what’s this?”

couldn’t refuse. But I already have so many bags,” Kimberly explained, her

Chapter 11

24,000 dollars! Did Mr. Lynch really give this

that expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging the handbag

how Kimberly managed to turn in

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

colleagues in the office, particularly the ones who disliked Kimberly, chuckled at Aurelia’s

married, they

husband taking another woman out for lunch and presenting her with

tolerate such a

you’ve misunderstood. I’ve already said that Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly. This

personal gift,” Aurelia

among the colleagues became even

were suddenly good friends