Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

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 not only young and beautiful but also had an influential uncle

Department, she caught the attention of the entire

an ordinary employee like Aurelia had no idea what she had done to

would be

confusion and asked,

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

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

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

office politics played by Kimberly, her rival. However, this promotion opportunity was not

promise my personal matters will not affect my work.” Kimberly’s lips curled slightly, a sly glint in

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 count as an impact? The company is not a marketplace.

this, Zachary furrowed his brow and turned

sighed, “I’m sorry. There won’t be

say more, but Zachary interrupted by

here, not personal matters. You

“Okay.” Aurelia nodded understandingly.

her breath, displeased that she couldn’t change

from the previous

pointed at Aurelia and

office to get the information on the

“Sure.”

and

she recognized the name One

the new rich company would

few

knew that more straightforward requirements often

settled into his seat and

do you think?

swept over the five words of One

assured.

“Hmm.”

nodded in satisfaction,

“And you?”

out yet,” Aurelia replied,

her chances without understanding One

furrowed his brow but didn’t

opportunity. If you miss it,

come.”

this chance meant uncertain prospects

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

“Yes.”

Kimberly exited the

was blocked by Kimberly, who sensually tossed her