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

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but eventually

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

momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded.

“Thank you.”

the card in her hand, wondering what kind of card

her son’s

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

do 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 think I’d

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 those

The

fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips

her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the table.

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

her throat when she tried to

face made

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

features were cool

Chapter 2

Aurelia,

meeting the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after breaking up with her

felt uneasy

her why he was

staring at Aurelia and stood

in anger.

her, dressed in such poor attire. She’s just pretending to be rich here.

is real. I don’t like the artificial

back, he lit a cigarette, letting the smoke veil

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

while leaving the table,

her shoulder,

stumbled and fell to

be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks

covered her nose and

suppressed a smile and promptly

behind as she was about to explain why she

doing here? Are you betraying

turned out to be

this a

about marrying her. The next

this.

he have to say

looking at

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

flared with anger. He commanded, “Go home. This

him and sat directly across

Synder, pay no attention to

silent, smoking indifferently, completely

man, found it intolerable. He

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t

A

of your business!” Aurelia

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