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

“Alright.”

for a moment but eventually

the hall, where a polite waiter

waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded. “Miss, please

“Thank you.”

in her hand, wondering what kind of

a member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s love knew

to the window.

are? Everyone in 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

a bit of courtesy 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 of

found her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the table.

please don’t waste our… time.” As

in her throat

face made a powerful impression

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

genuinely handsome but not a bit effeminate. His features were cool

Chapter 2

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 up

felt uneasy under his

her why he was looking at

across noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

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

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

a cigarette, letting the smoke

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

leaving the

pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

woman stumbled and

and said, “Miss, it looks like your nose is a

covered her nose

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

voice came from behind as she was about to explain why

What are you doing here?

out to be

this a

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

this.

did he have to

looking at

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

eyes flared with anger. He commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a

couldn’t be bothered with him and sat directly across from

attention to him.

silent, smoking indifferently, completely

slighted by another man, found it intolerable.

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t

next partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy your

none of your business!” Aurelia

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