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

“Alright.”

for a moment

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

before he lowered his

“Thank you.”

at the card in her hand, wondering what kind

for her son’s blind date? A

placed it in her bag and walked straight to

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 treat 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 those membership

The

her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled strands of hair around her

tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing

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

suddenly caught in her throat when she tried to

face made a powerful impression on

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

handsome but not a bit effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his gaze slightly

the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she had come

uneasy under

it puzzled her why

Leslie staring at

in anger.

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

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

smoke veil his face, giving off

stood up, and sneered, “Just

while leaving the table,

pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded

and fell

to be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks like

her

of Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly regained

as she was about to explain why she was here to

you doing here? Are you

out

this a matchmaking

moment, he talked about marrying her. The

this.

he have to say anything about

around, looking at Seth

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

commanded, “Go home. This

be bothered with him and

attention to him. Let’s

remained silent, smoking

another man, found it intolerable. He

table and couldn’t help

this is your next partner? A mere

It’s none of your business!” Aurelia warned,

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