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.”

a moment but

she entered the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss,

before he lowered his

“Thank you.”

her hand, wondering what kind of card was

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

bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she

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

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 a sum on those

The

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

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

him then. If this young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.”

words suddenly caught in her throat when she tried

made

eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of

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

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

park and wondered if she had come for

uneasy under his

him so it puzzled her

woman across noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia and

in anger.

poor attire. She’s just pretending

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

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

woman turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered, “Just a poor loser who

into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her a

shoulder, but

stumbled and fell to

said, “Miss, it looks like your nose is

covered her

gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly regained

familiar voice came from behind as she was about to explain why she was here

What are you doing here? Are

out to

this a

moment, he talked about marrying her. The next

this.

right did he have to say

looking at Seth

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

He commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a

with him and

pay no attention to him. Let’s

remained silent, smoking indifferently,

man, found it intolerable. He glanced at

Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

this is your next partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy your

It’s none of your business!” Aurelia

salvage his pride,