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

was a returnee. She was not only young and beautiful but also had an influential uncle who

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

an ordinary employee like Aurelia had no idea

time, Kimberly would be sarcastic and insinuating to

confusion and asked, “Kimberly, do you

delicately on her hand, a mischievous smile

her mother is seriously ill, and she has taken 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 to

spoke as if she

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

past, she couldn’t be bothered with the office politics played by Kimberly, her rival. However, this promotion

affect my work.” Kimberly’s lips curled slightly, a sly

boyfriend caused a scene at the company’s entrance after work yesterday. Doesn’t that count as an impact?

brow and turned his attention

“I’m sorry. There won’t be

to say more, but Zachary interrupted by

matters. You two, present

“Okay.” Aurelia nodded understandingly.

Kimberly muttered under her breath, displeased that she couldn’t

from the previous week and concluded the

pointed at Aurelia

my office to

“Sure.”

nodded and followed Zachary

Aurelia skimmed through the documents, she recognized the name One

would have demanding requirements

there were only a few

knew that more

into his

think? How confident are

sparkled with confidence as they swept over

you can rest assured. I won’t

“Hmm.”

satisfaction, then turned

“And you?”

out yet,”

chances without

brow but didn’t blame

is a rare opportunity. If you miss

come.”

missing this chance meant uncertain prospects

glare from Kimberly.

“Yes.”

Kimberly exited

Kimberly,