Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 11

Aurelia, though a bit restless, patiently shook her head at Millie.

Millie, on the other hand, faced the situation like encountering a formidable opponent.

“Could it be true that Mr. Lynch is really involved with Kimberly?”

Aurelia covered Millie’s mouth with her hand, glancing around to ensure nobody was paying attention to them since everyone had gone for lunch.

“Don’t spread baseless rumors. The office despises gossip,” Aurelia advised.

Millie, however, lowered her voice, filled with resentment.

“Why not? The moment she arrived, we became nothing more than decorations. She already has everything. Why does she need to compete with us? Just because she has money doesn’t mean she can win a man’s heart! All she does is show off her cleavage, doesn’t she?”

Aurelia tilted her head, finding Millie’s reaction somewhat extreme.

“Millie! Don’t speak without evidence! Life is inherently unfair. Having money as an advantage in winning people’s favor. It’s her prerogative. We don’t need to compare ourselves. to such people.”

“I just can’t stand her smug look. What’s so impressive about her? She’d be nothing if it weren’t for a wealthy uncle!” Millie complained.

Aurelia watched Millie bite her lip, sensing beneath the verbal criticism, there lingered an undeniable envy towards Kimberly.

Indeed, whether it was luxury brands, men, or work, Kimberly had it all at her fingertips.

Even when it came to their jobs, Kimberly could effortlessly close deals with a lunch and a few sweet words, while they needed extensive negotiations to sign contracts.

Yet, Aurelia believed that work required a process of experience to be skillful.

Even if Kimberly could charm her way through now, what about the future?

Aurelia comforted Millie, saying, “Don’t dwell on it. Let’s focus on working diligently.”

Reluctantly, Millie nodded, staring at the high heels under Kimberly’s desk, lost in thought.

Aurelia paid no mind, pulling her up from her seat. “Come on, let’s go for lunch.”

Millie snapped back to reality, surprised. “Don’t you bring your own lunch?”

Aurelia sighed, “These days have been a bit hectic. I might skip bringing lunch.”

preoccupied with her mother’s illness, so she didn’t

appropriate time to talk with her husband, Leslie, about their

empty refrigerator had startled

divorce,

a peaceful life

coincidentally

eyes displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy, admiration,

tenth different luxury car. Truly

brands in the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re all gifts from admirers. I can’t

to reveal half of

fists, and turned

stomach this? What if she seals

not eat lunch because of her? Besides, he rejected offers from the top five advertising

instead of just waiting?”

even if I follow her now, it would only annoy her. Our effort wouldn’t pay off,” Aurelia explained

only eaten a sandwich early

wearing a frustrated expression, followed Aurelia

to the office, once everyone was back, they drew the curtains in preparation

high heels, accompanied by

arrived. Thank you for the ride. We’ll chat

the office staff vanished,

entered carrying a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing

apologetic, saying, “Sorry, did I disturb

one paid much attention to the offer of afternoon tea. All eyes were fixed on

this?” someone

a welcome gift from Mr. Lynch. I declined, but he insisted. After all, he’s our client, and I couldn’t refuse. But I already have so many bags,” Kimberly explained,

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That’s easily 24,000 dollars! Did Mr. Lynch really give this

remarked, slinging the handbag

couldn’t fathom how Kimberly managed to turn in her

friendly reminder, “Kimberly, as a potential business partner,

office, particularly the ones who disliked Kimberly,

were already married, they rolled

out for lunch and presenting her with

tolerate such

gritted her teeth. “Aurelia, you’ve misunderstood. I’ve already said that Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly. This

personal gift,”

exchanged among the colleagues became even

strangers. Today, they were suddenly good friends with a gift of a high- end