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.”

card adorned with an

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but eventually

the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I

momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded. “Miss, please come

“Thank you.”

at the card in her hand, wondering what kind of card

for her son’s blind date?

straight to the

Everyone in this place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t

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

The

gaze greedily fixated on the man’s

her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the

interested, please don’t waste

her throat when she tried

face made a powerful

captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the

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

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his

the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if

uneasy

him so it puzzled her

woman across noticed Leslie staring

in anger.

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

I don’t like the artificial look of technology,”

smoke veil his face, giving off a casually

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

Aurelia while leaving the table, giving

a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

stumbled and fell to

be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks like your nose is a bit

covered her nose

of Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly regained

familiar voice came from behind as she was about to explain why she was

you doing here? Are

out to be

wasn’t this a matchmaking

marrying her. The next moment, he appeared

this.

have to

looking at

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

flared with anger. He commanded, “Go home.

be bothered with him and

no attention to him. Let’s

silent, smoking indifferently,

found it

on Leslie’s table and

next partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy your

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

to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing to let it slip