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.”

Aurelia was preoccupied with her mother’s illness, so she

time to talk with her husband, Leslie,

startled her

quick divorce, it was essential for them to grasp

for a peaceful life

and Millie coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting

displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy,

already the tenth different luxury

delivers them by noon. She

Well then, why don’t you try it? Remember to reveal half of your chest,”

Millie clenched her fists,

already hitching rides with someone else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals the deal? She’ll become

offers from the top five advertising companies in Seacester, I don’t

something instead of just waiting?”

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

starving, having only eaten a sandwich early

expression, followed

office, once everyone was

when the unmistakable sound of high heels, accompanied by Kimberly’s

for the ride. We’ll chat again

drowsiness of the office staff vanished, each craning their necks to catch a glimpse at the

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

apologetic, saying, “Sorry, did I disturb you? How about I treat everyone to

afternoon tea. All eyes were fixed on the Louis Vuitton

this?”

couldn’t refuse. But I already have so many bags,” Kimberly explained, her hands swiftly unwrapping the box, revealing the bag amid the

Chapter 11

dollars! Did

casually remarked, slinging the handbag over her

in her direction. “Aurelia, is

Aurelia smiled, offering a friendly reminder, “Kimberly, as a potential business partner, the

particularly the ones who disliked Kimberly, chuckled at

married, they rolled their eyes

another woman out for lunch and presenting

tolerate such

I’ve already said that Mr. Lynch. and

a personal

the colleagues

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