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.”

her mother’s illness, so she didn’t inquire further. She followed

Aurelia was contemplating finding an appropriate time to talk

had startled her early in

pursue a quick divorce, it was essential for them

a

coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting into a

eyes displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy,

alone, it’s already the tenth different luxury car.

the morning, and a courier delivers them by noon. She claims they’re

then, why don’t you try it? Remember to reveal half of

her fists, and turned to

else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals the deal? She’ll become the

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

something instead of just waiting?” Millie said

if I follow her now, it would

only eaten

expression, followed Aurelia to

and returned to the office, once everyone was back,

sound of high heels, accompanied by Kimberly’s sweet voice, echoed from outside the

Thank you for the ride. We’ll chat again

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

Vuitton paper bag, wearing a self–satisfied

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

of afternoon tea. All eyes were fixed on the Louis Vuitton

this?” someone

he’s our client, and I couldn’t refuse. But I

Chapter 11

dollars! Did Mr. Lynch really

that expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging the

couldn’t fathom how Kimberly managed to turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is

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

the office, particularly the

already married,

out for lunch

could tolerate such

Mr. Lynch. and I clicked instantly. This is a personal gift he gave me as

personal

among the colleagues became even more

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