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

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but

where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please see

momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded.

“Thank you.”

card in her hand, wondering what kind of card was

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

not to lose the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could speak, she heard the acerbic voice of the

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

a bit 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.

The

fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly

aggressive tone unbearable and quickly

interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia

caught in her

handsome face made a powerful impression

dark, expressive eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating

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

Chapter 2

casually glanced at Aurelia, his gaze slightly

the car park and wondered if she had come for a

uneasy under

didn’t recognize him so it puzzled her

Leslie staring at Aurelia

in anger.

poor attire. She’s just pretending to

face is real. I don’t like

cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face,

turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered,

into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her a

felt a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she

The woman stumbled and fell to

said, “Miss, it looks like your nose

covered her

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly

familiar voice came from behind as she was about to

you doing

turned out to

this

her. The

this.

right did he have to say anything

around, looking at

can’t? Besides, there’s

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

couldn’t be bothered with him and sat directly

Synder, pay no attention to him.

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

found it intolerable. He glanced at

Leslie’s table and

next partner? A mere programmer? Can

business!” Aurelia warned,

Seth, finally grasping an opportunity to salvage his pride,