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.”

a card adorned with

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment

the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss,

orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully

“Thank you.”

at the card in her hand, wondering what kind of card

her son’s blind date? A parent’s love knew

her bag and walked straight to

Everyone in this place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in

and letting you treat me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll

The

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

aggressive tone unbearable and

If this young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our…

caught in her throat when she tried

strikingly handsome face made

starlight, held a captivating blend of

bit effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added a compelling presence

Chapter 2

Aurelia, his gaze slightly

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

uneasy

him so it puzzled her why he was looking at her

noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia

in anger.

poor attire. She’s just pretending

least her face is real. I don’t like the artificial

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

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

deliberately bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her a

sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

stumbled and fell to

“Miss, it looks like your nose is

covered her nose and stumbled

a smile and promptly regained

as she was about to explain why she was here to

are you doing here? Are you

out to

wasn’t this a matchmaking

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

this.

did he have to say

looking at Seth

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

He commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a

him and sat directly across from

attention

smoking indifferently, completely

by another man, found it intolerable. He glanced

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help

partner? A mere

business!” Aurelia warned, looking at

Seth, finally grasping an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t