Married in a Flash Embarking on the Journey to Wealth

Chapter 5

Aurelia discreetly entered the office.

Just as she settled in, her colleague and good friend, Millie, approached.

“Aurelia, you put on makeup today. Have you reconciled with Seth?” Millie teased.

“I kept saying, Seth’s like a good catch. Dumping him is such a waste. You know how guys are. They care a lot about their pride. Could’ve compromised a bit, you know? Don’t lose out over something minor,” Millie said, shaking her head.

She looked innocent, but gossiping was her usual game.

Aurelia, unwilling to explain the reasons behind her breakup with Seth, shook her head and said, “Millie, it’s really over. Let’s not talk about him anymore.”

Sensing Aurelia’s irritation, Millie quickly changed the subject, “Alright, alright, I won’t bring it up again. By the way, I heard from my secret sources that our company might have some. personnel changes.”

Aurelia was about to inquire about the changes when a work message appeared on her computer.

“9:00 am. Meeting in the conference room.”

Aurelia and Millie glanced at the time. There were only three minutes left until nine.

They quickly grabbed their notebooks and headed to the meeting room without wasting time. on words.

Aurelia worked as a planner in a renowned advertising agency in Seacester.

Besides advertising design, they undertook various event planning, from business activities to celebrity entertainment, achieving considerable success.

In the meeting room, Aurelia had just taken her seat. Zachary entered with a heavy expression.

“We have two announcements today.”

Everyone promptly opened their notebooks, afraid of missing any work–related details.

“Firstly, the boss has assigned a crucial task. It involves planning the opening ceremony for a new company. The boss is said to have a strong background as a returnee elite with substantial financial resources. However, the requirements are challenging, and so far, he has rejected proposals from five other companies.”

“Secondly, the boss will select, a deputy director between either Aurelia or Kimberly from the Planning Department. Whoever secures this collaboration will become the deputy director.” Deputy director?

Aurelia’s eyes

got promoted.

lit

1. up.

She wouldn’t have to worry about her mother’s medical expenses if she

She immediately raised her hand, “Mr. Zeller, what’s that company’s name? I want to try to contact them.”

“Hold on!”

speaking was Aurelia’s competitor and nemesis in the company,

beautiful but also had an

Planning Department, she caught the attention of the entire

had no idea what she had done to

would be sarcastic

confusion and asked, “Kimberly,

on her hand, a mischievous smile playing on her

I’m afraid she won’t be able to handle both. The boss values us so much.

if

suspended over the notebook. She lifted her eyes to Kimberly,

bothered with the office politics played by Kimberly,

will not affect my work.” Kimberly’s lips curled slightly, a

your capabilities. However, I heard your boyfriend caused a scene at the company’s entrance after work yesterday. Doesn’t that count as an impact? The company is not a marketplace. It made

his brow and turned his attention to

“I’m sorry. There won’t be

more, but Zachary interrupted by tapping on the

not personal matters. You two, present your

“Okay.” Aurelia nodded understandingly.

breath, displeased that she

from the previous

pointed

office

“Sure.”

Kimberly nodded and followed Zachary

the

the new rich company would have demanding requirements

were only a few words: “Align with

knew that more straightforward requirements often meant. more

into his seat and

think? How confident

as they swept

rest assured. I won’t let

“Hmm.”

nodded in satisfaction, then turned

“And you?”

figured it out yet,” Aurelia replied, pursing

about her chances without understanding One

furrowed his brow

a rare opportunity. If you miss it,

come.”

implication was clear, missing this chance

a discreet glare from Kimberly. “Alright, get to it,” Zachary said

“Yes.”

Kimberly exited the

was blocked by Kimberly,