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.”

a moment

polite waiter

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

“Thank you.”

the card in her hand, wondering

have joined as a member for her

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

a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t for your

don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would have

The

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

found her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before

isn’t interested, please don’t

her words suddenly caught in her throat

made

scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring

His features were cool and reserved, and a slight

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casually glanced at Aurelia,

coincidence of meeting the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered

felt uneasy

didn’t recognize him so it puzzled her why he was

woman across noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

just pretending to be rich here. What’s good about

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

he lit a cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face,

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

while leaving the table, giving her

sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded by

stumbled and

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

woman covered her nose and

suppressed a smile and promptly regained

as she was about to

you doing here? Are you betraying

turned out

wasn’t this

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

this.

did he have to say anything

looking

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

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

with him and sat directly across from

attention to

smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

by another man, found it intolerable. He glanced

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help

next partner? A mere programmer? Can

none of your business!”

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