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 and nemesis

a returnee. She was not only young and beautiful but also had

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

Aurelia had no idea what she

time, Kimberly would be sarcastic and insinuating

Kimberly in confusion and asked,

her chin delicately on her hand, a mischievous smile

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

spoke as if she had already

notebook. She lifted her eyes

played by Kimberly, her rival. However, this promotion opportunity

not affect my

in your capabilities. However, I heard your boyfriend caused a scene at the company’s entrance after

this, Zachary furrowed his brow and turned his attention

There won’t be a

to say more, but Zachary interrupted by tapping on

matters. You two,

“Okay.” Aurelia nodded understandingly.

breath, displeased

performance from the previous week and

rose, he pointed at Aurelia

office to get the information on

“Sure.”

and followed

through the documents, she recognized the name One Technology.

would

there were only a few words: “Align

with planning experience knew that more straightforward requirements often meant. more

his

do you think?

they swept over the five words of

rest assured. I won’t let you

“Hmm.”

satisfaction,

“And you?”

figured it out yet,” Aurelia

about her chances without understanding One Tech’s

furrowed his brow

continued, “This is a rare opportunity. If you

come.”

this chance meant

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

“Yes.”

Kimberly exited

blocked by Kimberly, who sensually

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