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.”

a

a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I

expression momentarily froze before

“Thank you.”

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

Linda have joined as a member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s love knew no

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

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

drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no

The

snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s

tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the

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

caught in her throat when she

face made a powerful impression

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

cool and reserved, and a slight

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at Aurelia,

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

felt uneasy

him so it puzzled her why he was looking at

across noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia

in anger.

She’s just pretending to be rich here.

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

a cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face,

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

while leaving the table, giving her

pain in her shoulder, but

stumbled and

be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks like your nose is

her nose

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and

voice came from behind as she was about to explain

are you doing here? Are you

turned out to be

this

about marrying her. The next moment, he

this.

he have to

looking

you get to be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal between us.

commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a place for

couldn’t be bothered with him and sat directly across

no attention to him.

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

another man, found it intolerable. He glanced at the

table and couldn’t help

next partner? A mere

your business!” Aurelia

to salvage his