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.”

her a card adorned with

“Alright.”

for a moment but

a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please

card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded. “Miss, please

“Thank you.”

hand, wondering

as a member for her son’s

to lose the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before

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

was just showing you 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 talk to you.

The

her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled

aggressive tone unbearable and

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

her words suddenly caught in her throat when she tried to

handsome face made a powerful impression on

by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and

His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added a compelling presence that

Chapter 2

casually glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

car park and wondered if

uneasy under

recognize him so it puzzled her why

across noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

in such poor attire. She’s just

like the artificial look of technology,” Leslie

the smoke veil

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

leaving

sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

stumbled and fell to the

it looks like your nose is a bit

covered her nose and stumbled

suppressed a smile and promptly regained a composed

voice came from behind as she was about to explain why

What are you doing here?

turned out to be

wasn’t this

marrying her. The next moment, he appeared at an

this.

he have to

around, looking at

be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal between us. We’ve already

“Go home.

couldn’t be bothered with him and sat directly across

no attention to

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

man, found it intolerable. He glanced

and couldn’t

your next partner? A mere programmer? Can

business!” Aurelia warned,

to salvage his pride,