Go hapter 68 uld it be that Aurelia’s in–laws have some influence? ‘en if they weren’t from a wealthy family, they maintained themselves so well at this age. It ould definitely place them in the upper middle class. an instant, jealousy flickered in Kimberly’s eyes. Why should Aurelia, after breaking up with th, be able to marry into a good family? e narrowed her eyes and greeted Linda with a smile. un… Don’t, don’t call me that,” Linda interrupted Kimberly coldly, beating her to the punch. “I n’t handle it. How can I compete with someone so much older than me? In your thirties, ght? Are you married? Do you have a boyfriend?” Auntie! I’m only 26! People who see me think I’m in my early twenties,” Kimberly exploded on hearing someone say she was in her thirties. Who are these people? Are they nearsighted? I’m sorry, I’m quite straightforward; many ung people praise me for being candid. You must feel the same way, right?” Linda retorted. arelia and a few colleagues suppressed their laughter. This was probably what beating meone at their own game looked like. ormally, Kimberly took advantage of her overseas education and claimed that foreigners ere straightforward. Hence, she could be straightforward too. She didn’t spare others her ircasm and taunts. ow, she was being retorted in the same manner by an elder; she was probably infuriated. imberly stood there dumbfounded, her face flushed red. It seemed like she had been slapped vice. inda rolled her eyes, bypassed Kimberly, and walked up to Aurelia. She affectionately held. urelia’s hand. Mom, why are you here?” Aurelia asked curiously. I was just shopping nearby and realized that it’s currently your lunch break, so I came to see ou. I also brought some delicious treats for you.” fter speaking, Linda placed a beautifully packaged box on the table. lillie craned her neck to take a look and exclaimed, “It’s a gift box from EmeraldLeaf Bistro!” inda glanced at her and smiled, “You really know your stuff. I happened to pass by and rdered two boxes.” illie smiled and said, “Ms. Linda, it’s at least an hour away from here to EmeraldLeaf Bistro. ou must have bought it specifically for Aurelia, didn’t you?” Oh, you understood my intention. I noticed Aurelia has been working hard these days, so I dered them specifically.” Mom, it’s so far. You’ve gone through so much trouble,” Aurelia felt a little guilty. “It’s not trouble at all as long as you like it. Look at you. You’ve lost weight. Sit down and have some.” Linda opened the gift box and invited the people nearby, “Would you like to try some too?” The gift box from EmeraldLeaf Bistro contained famous pastries in Seacester, and they were expensive, costing at least 500 dollars for such a small box. Even if people in the office were craving them, they would usually split the cost. No one was willing to spend so much money on snacks all at once. When they heard someone was treating the office, everyone came over to take some pastries, except for Kimberly, who stood there pretending to be proud. She watched Aurelia and Linda chatting and laughing like friends, with no trace of abuse whatsoever. She had mocked Aurelia for being mistreated by her in–laws in the morning, but now she was being proven wrong right in front of their colleagues. How would others view her now? Thinking about it, Kimberly formulated a plan in her mind, her lips curved with cunning calculation. “Auntie, you are really thoughtful. Aurelia must be very happy to have a mother–in–law like you. Unlike her ex–boyfriend’s mother, who came to our company causing a scene, saying that Aurelia broke up with her son for just a hundred thousand.” Suddenly, the entire office fell silent. Kimberly pretended to be surprised, covering her mouth. “Aurelia, you didn’t tell your mother. -in–law, did you? She’s been so good to you. How could you hide something like this from her? Aurelia couldn’t even swallow or speak, caught off guard. “Aurelia!” Linda’s face darkened. Her brows furrowed deeply as she swiftly walked to Aurelia and raised her hand. “Auntie, Aurelia definitely didn’t do it on purpose! Please don’t…” Kimberly wore a gloating expression. But before she could finish her sentence, she was stunned by Linda’s next move.