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.”

with her mother’s illness, so

to talk with her husband, Leslie,

had startled

quick divorce, it

understanding for a

Aurelia and Millie coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting

displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy,

month alone, it’s already the tenth different luxury

She posts about her favorite designer brands in the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon.

Remember to reveal

this, Millie clenched her fists,

someone else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals the deal?

the top five advertising companies in Seacester, I don’t think the boss

we do something instead of just waiting?” Millie said through gritted

would only annoy her. Our effort wouldn’t pay off,” Aurelia explained as she led Millie

having only eaten

frustrated expression, followed

finished their meal and returned to the office, once everyone was back, they drew the

of high

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

of Kimberly’s voice, the drowsiness of the office staff vanished, each

entered carrying a massive Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing a self–satisfied

entrance, she pretended to be apologetic, saying, “Sorry, did I disturb you? How about I treat everyone to

attention to the offer of afternoon tea. All eyes were fixed on the Louis

what’s this?”

from Mr. Lynch. I declined, but he insisted. After all, he’s our client, and I couldn’t refuse. But I

Chapter 11

dollars! Did

remarked, slinging

fathom how Kimberly managed to turn in her direction.

reminder, “Kimberly, as a potential business partner, the company prohibits accepting gifts. Plus, Mr.

the ones who disliked Kimberly, chuckled at

already married, they rolled their eyes

husband taking another woman out for lunch and presenting her with an

could tolerate such a

teeth. “Aurelia, you’ve misunderstood. I’ve already said that Mr. Lynch. and I

personal gift,” Aurelia

looks exchanged among the

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