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

“Alright.”

a moment but

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

froze before he lowered his arm

“Thank you.”

hand,

her

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

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

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. You would have squandered quite

The

the man’s face. Her fingertips

tone unbearable and

please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia spoke, she turned

words suddenly caught in her throat when

handsome face made a powerful

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

a bit effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and

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casually glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

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

uneasy under

so it puzzled her why he was looking

staring

in anger.

such poor attire. She’s just pretending to be rich here. What’s good about

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

lit a cigarette, letting the smoke veil

pale, quickly stood up, and sneered, “Just

leaving

her shoulder, but she swiftly responded by extending

and fell to the

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

woman covered her

Aurelia suppressed a smile

from behind as she was about to explain why

doing

turned out to be

wasn’t this a matchmaking

her. The next moment, he appeared at

this.

did he have to say

turned around, looking at

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

anger. He commanded, “Go home. This isn’t

be bothered with him and sat directly

no attention to him. Let’s

silent, smoking indifferently,

another man, found it intolerable. He glanced at the

Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

next partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy

It’s none of your business!” Aurelia

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