Married in a Flash Embarking on the Journey to Wealth

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

“Alright.”

a moment but

the card, she entered the hall, where a polite waiter

presented the orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded. “Miss, please

“Thank you.”

looked at the card in her hand,

have joined as a member for her son’s blind

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

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

don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would have squandered quite a sum on

The

disdainful snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled strands of hair around

tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing

don’t waste our…

words suddenly caught in her throat when

handsome face made

captivating

handsome but not a bit effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added a

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casually glanced at Aurelia, his

the coincidence of meeting the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after breaking

uneasy under

puzzled her why he was

staring at Aurelia and

in anger.

such poor attire. She’s just pretending

real. I don’t like the artificial look

letting the smoke veil his face, giving off a casually dangerous

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

while leaving the table, giving her

pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded by extending her

and fell to

“Miss, it looks like your nose is a

covered her nose

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a

came from behind as she was about to explain why she was here to

you doing here? Are

turned out to

wasn’t this a

The next moment, he appeared at

this.

did he have to say anything

looking

and I can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal between us. We’ve

eyes flared with anger. He commanded, “Go

bothered with him and sat directly across from

Synder, pay no attention to

remained silent, smoking

by another man, found it intolerable. He glanced at

table and couldn’t help

A mere programmer? Can he satisfy your

It’s none of your business!” Aurelia warned, looking

finally grasping an opportunity to salvage his pride,