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!”

competitor and

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

Planning Department, she caught the attention of the entire

no idea what

be sarcastic and

Kimberly in confusion and

her hand, a mischievous smile

Aurelia might. I heard 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

spoke as if she had

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

Kimberly, her rival. However, this promotion opportunity was not something she could afford to

Zeller, I promise my personal matters will not affect

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

sighed, “I’m sorry. There won’t be a

to say more, but Zachary interrupted by tapping on

work here, not personal matters. You two,

“Okay.” Aurelia nodded understandingly.

displeased

everyone’s performance from the previous

rose, he pointed at

my office

“Sure.”

Kimberly nodded and followed Zachary

skimmed through the documents, she recognized the

company would have demanding requirements without

a few words:

knew that more straightforward requirements often meant. more

settled into his

do you think? How

eyes sparkled with confidence as they swept over the

rest assured.

“Hmm.”

in satisfaction, then turned to

“And you?”

out yet,”

about her chances without understanding

his brow but

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

come.”

was clear, missing this chance meant

discreet glare from Kimberly. “Alright, get to it,” Zachary said

“Yes.”

Kimberly

was blocked by Kimberly, who sensually