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!”

Aurelia’s competitor and nemesis

and beautiful but

into the Planning Department, she caught the

had no idea

would be sarcastic and insinuating to

and asked, “Kimberly,

rested her chin delicately on her hand, a mischievous smile playing on

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 to

as if

over the notebook. She lifted her eyes

couldn’t be bothered with the office politics played by Kimberly, her rival. However, this promotion opportunity was not something she could afford

not affect my work.” Kimberly’s lips curled slightly, a sly glint in her

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

furrowed his brow and turned his attention to

sighed, “I’m sorry. There won’t be a next

say more, but Zachary interrupted by tapping on

not personal matters. You two, present your proposals

“Okay.” Aurelia nodded understandingly.

breath, displeased that she couldn’t change Zachary’s

the

rose, he pointed at Aurelia and

to my office

“Sure.”

and Kimberly nodded and followed Zachary into

recognized the name One

new rich company would have demanding

few words:

experience knew that more straightforward requirements often

settled into his

think?

confidence as they swept over

Zeller, you can rest assured. I won’t let

“Hmm.”

nodded in satisfaction, then turned to

“And you?”

it out yet,” Aurelia

her chances without understanding

furrowed his brow but didn’t blame

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

come.”

was clear, missing this chance

office tensed, and Aurelia even received a discreet glare from Kimberly. “Alright, get to it,” Zachary said

“Yes.”

Kimberly exited

was blocked by Kimberly,