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.”

hesitated for a moment but eventually

polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please

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

“Thank you.”

her hand, wondering what kind of card was

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

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

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 for your half–decent looks, do you really think I’d pay you

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

The

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

unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the

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

her throat

strikingly handsome face made a powerful

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

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

Chapter 2

Aurelia, his

park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after breaking up with her

uneasy

recognize him so it puzzled her why he was

noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

dressed in such poor attire. She’s just pretending to be

is real. I don’t like the

letting the smoke veil his face,

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

deliberately bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her

sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded by

stumbled and fell to

said, “Miss, it

woman covered her nose

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and

as she was about to explain why she was here

doing here? Are

turned out to

this a matchmaking

her. The next moment, he appeared at

this.

he have to

looking

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

flared with anger. He commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a

with him and

pay no attention

silent, smoking

man, found it intolerable. He

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

is your next partner? A mere programmer? Can

of your business!”

to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing to