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!”

one speaking was Aurelia’s competitor

She was not only young and beautiful but also had an influential uncle who owned

she was parachuted into the Planning Department, she caught the attention of

like Aurelia had no idea what she

be

at Kimberly in confusion and

her chin delicately on her hand, a mischievous smile

several days off this month. I’m afraid she won’t be able to handle both. The boss values us so much. It wouldn’t be unfair if something happened to her due to personal issues, even if I win. Not

as if she

pen momentarily suspended over the notebook. She lifted

bothered with the office politics played by Kimberly, her rival. However, this promotion

assured Zachary, “Mr. Zeller, I promise my personal matters will not affect my

I do believe in your capabilities. However, I heard your boyfriend caused a scene at the company’s entrance after work yesterday. Doesn’t that

his brow

“I’m sorry. There

to say more, but Zachary

we’re discussing work here, not personal matters. You two, present your

“Okay.” Aurelia nodded understandingly.

displeased that she couldn’t change Zachary’s

summarized everyone’s performance from the previous week and concluded

he rose, he pointed at Aurelia and

of you, come to my office to get

“Sure.”

and followed Zachary

the documents, she recognized the

would have demanding

there were only a few words: “Align with the

that more straightforward requirements often

into his

you think? How

sparkled with confidence as they swept

you can rest assured. I

“Hmm.”

nodded in satisfaction, then

“And you?”

out yet,” Aurelia

about her chances without

furrowed his brow but

continued, “This is a rare opportunity. If you miss it, who knows when

come.”

missing this chance meant uncertain prospects for the

glare from Kimberly.

“Yes.”

Kimberly exited the

was blocked by Kimberly, who