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.”

was preoccupied with her mother’s illness, so

contemplating finding an appropriate time to talk with

empty refrigerator had startled her early in the

their inability to pursue a quick divorce, it was

a peaceful

and Millie coincidentally witnessed Kimberly getting into a

onlookers‘ eyes displayed a spectrum of emotions–envy, admiration,

luxury car. Truly jealous

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

don’t you try it? Remember to reveal

clenched her fists, and turned to

at her! She’s already hitching rides with someone else. Can you stomach this? What if she seals

he rejected offers from the top five advertising companies

of just waiting?” Millie

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

having only eaten a sandwich

wearing a frustrated expression, followed Aurelia

to the office, once everyone was back, they drew the

settled down when the unmistakable sound of high heels, accompanied by Kimberly’s sweet voice,

arrived. Thank you for the ride.

staff vanished, each craning

Louis Vuitton paper bag, wearing

“Sorry, did I disturb you?

of afternoon

what’s this?”

our client, and I couldn’t refuse. But I already have so many bags,” Kimberly explained, her

Chapter 11

Did Mr. Lynch really give

expensive,” Kimberly casually remarked, slinging the handbag over her arm and turning

turn in her direction. “Aurelia, is it

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

colleagues in the office, particularly the ones who disliked

who were already married, they rolled

another woman out for lunch and presenting her with an

could tolerate such

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

a personal gift,” Aurelia

among the colleagues became even more

good friends with a gift