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!”

Aurelia’s competitor and

and beautiful but also had an influential uncle who owned a

Planning Department, she caught the attention

no idea what she had done to

Kimberly would be sarcastic and insinuating to

in confusion and asked,

Kimberly rested her chin delicately on her hand, a mischievous

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 mention, it wouldn’t be good for the company’s

if she

suspended over the notebook. She lifted her eyes

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

personal matters will not affect

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

this, Zachary furrowed his brow and turned

There won’t be a

eager to say more, but Zachary interrupted by tapping on

discussing work here, not personal matters. You

“Okay.” Aurelia nodded understandingly.

breath, displeased

briefly summarized everyone’s performance from the previous week

rose, he pointed at Aurelia and

office to get the information on the

“Sure.”

nodded and

documents, she recognized the name One Technology. It was

rich company would have demanding requirements without

were only a few words:

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

his seat and

you think?

confidence as they swept over

Zeller, you can rest assured. I won’t

“Hmm.”

satisfaction, then turned to

“And you?”

yet,” Aurelia replied, pursing

boast about her chances

furrowed his brow but didn’t

opportunity. If you miss it, who knows when

come.”

clear, missing this chance meant uncertain prospects

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

“Yes.”

and Kimberly exited

Kimberly, who sensually tossed her