Chapter 71
“Come clean, is your husband one of those trust fund kids?” Millie asked.
“No, he’s not,” Aurelia replied.
“No way! Your mother–in–law’s status and appearance clearly scream rich and classy!” Millie emphasized, gesturing with her hands.
The colleagues around them nodded in agreement.
Aurelia had initially thought of giving a simple explanation. But suddenly, Kimberly’s sarcastic voice rang out.
“Aurelia, you’ve been hiding it well. No wonder you refused to get back together with Seth. If I had chosen a family like your mother–in–law’s, I’d be set for life.”
Kimberly was clearly insinuating that Aurelia had dumped Seth to pursue wealth. The hundred thousand dollars was just an excuse.
At that moment, Aurelia felt there was no need to explain herself anymore. It might play right into Kimberly’s hands if she mentioned that Linda had been in business before.
Besides, she didn’t want to have anything to do with Seth anymore.
She changed the subject, asking. “You’d choose a family like my mother–in–law’s? Don’t you want a handsome and wealthy man?
Kimberly’s expression changed, and she replied, “That’s not what I meant.
One colleague who couldn’t stand Kimberly’s attitude chimed in loudly, “Having a handsome and wealthy man is nice. But don’t you know that rich mothers–in–law are usually quite picky? “In my opinion, Aurelia’s mother–in–law is great. She is considerate, elegant, and willing to
spend money on her, we such a mother–in–law, she probably saves so much trouble at home.
Millie, who disliked Kimberly, immediately stepped forward, saying, “You guys aren’t aware of this. Aurelia’s mother–in–law bought her and her husband a house on Crystal Creek Avenue. That area is considered one of the most expensive in our district.”
After hearing the first sentence, Aurelia wanted to stop Millie, but she was a step too late. The people began to surround her even closer.
“I’m so envious! When my husband and I married, our whole family could only afford an old, rundown house on Skyflower Road. Whenever it rained, it was miserable.”
“Where can you find such a good mother–in–law? I’ll have to learn from Aurelia when I look for a boyfriend in the future.”
Aurelia felt increasingly embarrassed as she listened to the comments and shook her head repeatedly.
“It’s not that extravagant. We bought the house with a loan,” Aurelia responded.
“Who doesn’t buy a house with a loan these days? At least your husband could come up with a down payment of over a million, which is pretty good.”
Aurelia smiled but said nothing. She cast a reproachful look at Millie for bringing up the topic again.
Millie pouted and gestured that she wouldn’t do it again.
Aurelia thought the conversation might end there. But to her surprise, Kimberly suddenly smiled.
“Aurciia, you’re saying your husband’s family’s house is considered pre–marital property. So. it can’t be counted as your property, right?”
Aurelia didn’t think much of it and was about to nod when Millie once again joined the
conversation.
“At least Aurelia’s mother–in–law treats her well. As for your ‘handsome and wealthy‘ boyfriend’s mom, that’s hard to say. Everyone knows that rich people are most sensitive about discussing property matters.
“When you get married and immediately have your in–laws buy you a million–dollar house, it’s not exactly honorable.”
Kimberly’s expression turned sour.
Worried the conversation would get out of hand, Aurelia quickly said, “It’s work hours. Let’s stop chatting and get back to our seats.”
Everyone dispersed, and Aurelia continued refining the proposal for One Technology. Kimberly had already finished her work, so Aurelia needed to catch up.
Suddenly, her phone notifications went off.
“Aurelia, everyone in the office chat group is talking about your mother–in–law. They’re so jealous,” Millie messaged with a smiley face.
Aurelia frowned. “How did they find out?”
A minute later, Millie replied, “I noticed Kimberly kept bragging in the group about her handsome and wealthy admirer. I couldn’t resist mentioning your mother–in–law’s situation. Unexpectedly, everyone envied you. Kimberly was so furious she couldn’t even respond, hahaha.”
“Millie, please don’t mention my private matters in the group in the future.”
In the chat group, there were still people like Seth. She did not want them to think she was intentionally showing off. Seth would become a nuisance again.
“Why not? It’s not like it’s a big secret, and it’s fun to see Kimberly and Seth get angry!” Millie replied.
“I just don’t like being gossiped about,” Aurelia responded helplessly.
