Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

Chapter 2

Aurelia didn’t have time for many questions.

She hurriedly exited the subway and hailed a taxi to the address Linda had sent her.

It was an upscale restaurant.

It had a romantic setting with crystal chandeliers, a wall adorned with fresh flowers, and the gentle hum of instrumental music radiating an air of sophistication.

A sign stood tall outside the entrance, reading “Social Golf Club.”

Was this a subtle matchmaking event?

Aurelia’s mind was filled with question marks.

Linda had mentioned being divorced for a long time. Could this be an attempt at… late–life romance?

Linda aged gracefully, looking more like someone in her early forties than her fifties. She was always elegant in her attire, so finding a companion wouldn’t be challenging.

But why did she invite her?

As Aurelia pondered, a hand reached out to pull her behind a cluster of greenery.

“Aurelia, you’ve finally arrived.”

“Ms. Linda? Why are you out here? Are you here for a blind date?” Aurelia inquired.

Linda chuckled as she removed her sunglasses.

“At my age, I’m not interested in dealing with the hassle of a man. It’s my son who’s on at blind date today. Unbelievably, he’s stuck with a shameless woman. He’s ignoring her, and she’s already badmouthing him. I convinced my son to attend this blind date, and I don’t want this woman ruining it for him. Can you go in and help me handle the situation?”

“Ms. Linda, don’t worry. Which one is your son?” Aurelia reassured, supporting Linda, who was visibly upset.

“By the window, second table. He’s wearing a black shirt. His name is Leslie, thirty years old, 189 cm tall, with an average personality but good looks. And he’s…”

“Stop, I see him. You don’t need to tell me all the details,” Aurelia interrupted.

After all, it wasn’t her blind date.

Aurelia brushed aside the foliage before her. She spotted the man seated near the window, his back facing her.

Though his face was concealed, his tall, imposing figure exuded a chilly presence.

His slender hand gracefully held the glass, and the champagne inside accentuated the ivory- like whiteness of his fingers as it swayed gently.

The glass reflected his profile, showcasing a sense of depth and tranquility.

On the other hand, the woman sitting across from him in an off–the–shoulder gown didn’t

look pleased.

Despite her attractive appearance, her eyes were filled with disdain, and she frequently raised an eyebrow, appearing somewhat sharp.

Observing this, Linda nudged Aurelia. “Aurelia, I’m counting on you.”

“Well, but…” Aurelia gestured towards the people in the hall and said, “Can I enter such an upscale social event?”

“Don’t worry. I’ve got it covered for you. If anyone stops you, just show them this card. They’ll surely let you in.”

handed her a card adorned with an

“Alright.”

a moment

where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please see your invitation

the orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he

“Thank you.”

in her hand, wondering what kind of

her son’s blind date? A parent’s

the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could speak, she heard

place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in

me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you.

The

gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled

her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before

don’t waste our… time.” As

her throat

handsome face made

expressive eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the hearts

effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

lady from the car park and wondered if she had come for a

uneasy

so it puzzled her why he was looking at

noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia and stood

in anger.

attire. She’s just pretending to be rich here. What’s good about

least her face is real. I don’t like the artificial look of technology,” Leslie

cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face, giving

up, and sneered, “Just a poor loser who doesn’t appreciate

Aurelia while leaving

sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

and fell to the

to be nervous and said, “Miss, it

her nose

suppressed a smile

familiar voice came from behind as she was about

doing

turned out to be

this

The next

this.

he have

turned around, looking at

you get to be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s no

“Go home. This isn’t a

him

no attention to him.

smoking indifferently,

found it

and

A mere programmer? Can he

business!” Aurelia warned,

an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t