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.”

a card

“Alright.”

hesitated for a

the card, she entered the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please see your

waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded.

“Thank you.”

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

as a member for her son’s

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

You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t for your half–decent looks,

drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here

The

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

found her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached,

lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia spoke, she

her

face made a powerful

held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the

cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added

Chapter 2

at Aurelia,

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

felt uneasy

didn’t recognize him so it puzzled her why he was looking

noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

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

is real. I don’t like the artificial

letting the smoke veil his face, giving

turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered, “Just a

deliberately bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her

her shoulder, but she swiftly responded by extending her

and fell

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

covered her nose and stumbled

of Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a

from behind as she was about to explain why she was

What are you doing here? Are you

out to be

wasn’t this a

talked about marrying her. The next moment, he

this.

he have

looking at

can’t? Besides,

commanded, “Go home.

bothered with him

Synder, pay no attention

silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

slighted by another man, found it intolerable.

and couldn’t

next partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy your

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

an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing to let it