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

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

froze before he lowered

“Thank you.”

her hand,

her son’s

straight to the window. Even

you think you are? 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 for your half–decent looks, do you really

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

The

finished with a disdainful snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly

her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing

please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia spoke, she turned her face toward

in her throat

made a powerful

dark, expressive eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the hearts

His features were cool and reserved, and a slight

Chapter 2

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

felt uneasy under his

it puzzled her why he was looking at her

across noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

She’s just pretending to

is real. I don’t like the artificial look of technology,” Leslie replied

the smoke veil

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

leaving the table, giving her a fierce

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

and fell to

said, “Miss, it looks like your nose

woman covered her nose and stumbled

gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly regained a composed

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

What are you doing

turned out to be

wasn’t this

her. The next moment, he appeared

this.

have to say anything about

turned around, looking

you get to be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s

commanded, “Go home. This isn’t

be bothered with him and sat directly across from

Synder, pay no attention to him.

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

slighted by another man, found

and couldn’t help

A mere programmer? Can he satisfy

business!” Aurelia warned, looking at

salvage his pride,