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 with an

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment

polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may

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

“Thank you.”

her hand, wondering what kind of

a member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s

not to lose the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even

a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If

a bit of courtesy and letting you treat me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to

The

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

and quickly approached, standing before the

to him then. If this young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia spoke, she turned

words suddenly caught in her throat

strikingly handsome face made

eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment,

were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his

was bemused at 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

felt uneasy

him so it puzzled her

staring at Aurelia

in anger.

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

like the

lit a cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face, giving off a

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

while leaving the

her shoulder,

The woman stumbled and fell to the

and said, “Miss, it looks

her nose and stumbled

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

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

What are you doing here? Are you betraying

out

wasn’t this a matchmaking

moment, he talked about marrying her. The next moment,

this.

he have to say anything

around, looking

and I can’t? Besides,

“Go

bothered with him and sat directly

attention to him. Let’s

smoking indifferently, completely

man, found it intolerable. He glanced

Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

A mere programmer? Can he satisfy

business!”

an opportunity to salvage his