Married in a Flash Embarking on the Journey to Wealth

Chapter 3

Aurelia momentarily thought she was hearing things, cautiously glancing at Leslie, only to

find him completely unsurprised.

So… Leslie’s blind date was her?

Linda continued, “Aurelia, my son, as you can see, is a good–looking workaholic. At least your children will be beautiful in the future.”

Children? Aurelia was even more bewildered, having no idea how to respond.

Leslie raised an eyebrow, “Mom, that’s enough. I need to get back to the office.”

Linda rolled her eyes and said, “Office, office all the time. Why not just marry the company?”

Leslie shrugged. “If that’s an option.”

Linda, frustrated, turned to Aurelia and chuckled, “Aurelia, I won’t hide it from you. I’ve wanted you to be my daughter–in–law for a long time. Unfortunately, you had a boyfriend, so all I could do was silently wish you well. Who knew your boyfriend wouldn’t appreciate you? If he doesn’t want you, I do.”

With that, Linda held Aurelia’s hand, the warmth and softness of her grip reminiscent of Aurelia’s mother.

Thinking of her mom, Aurelia felt a sense of pain in her chest.

Perhaps, if she agreed to marry Leslie, Linda could help her mother.

But she didn’t dare to agree hastily. After all, marriage was a decision involving two people. She carefully looked at Leslie.

Leslie’s tone was indifferent, “Mom, do you really want me to get married?”

Linda was persistent. “Yes.”

Leslie’s eyes glanced over Aurelia.

“Fine, then let’s get married.”

She was just a gold digger. Someone easily appeased with money.

Aurelia was slightly taken aback. She hadn’t expected Leslie to agree so easily.

Linda turned to her, asking softly, “Aurelia, do you want this?”

Feeling lost, Aurelia thought it necessary to explain her family situation, “Ms. Linda, my family is going through some difficulties, and I might…”

Her voice choked in her throat.

Perhaps Linda’s overwhelming concern had stirred unexpected emotions in her.

Not wanting to delve into Aurelia’s sorrowful matters, Linda promptly interrupted, “Alright, alright. I believe in your character. As long as you nod, we won’t mistreat you. So, do you agree?”

Aurelia gratefully looked at Linda and nodded with determination, “Yes.”

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She felt she had no choice with a stack of overdue bills in her drawer.

While selling the house was an option, the lengthy process with real estate agents might not provide a timely solution.

Her mom couldn’t wait any longer, even though medical expenses were covered for now.

Despite Leslie’s quick agreement, he had yet to give Aurelia a proper look.

If they parted ways in the future, there would be no hard feelings.

Linda clapped her hands with joy, “Great! Tomorrow is an auspicious day. You two should get the marriage license. You youngsters can decide the wedding arrangements. Now, take the time to get to know each other.”

Aurelia politely extended her hand to Leslie and greeted, “Mr. Synder, nice to meet you. I’m Aurelia. I look forward to getting to know you better.”

at her, Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information

accepted the ID card, noticing Leslie wasn’t

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must go now. Take

you need anything, you can look for him on WhatsApp,”

“Sure.”

His WhatsApp contact showed

that, she left

turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since when did you

you won’t expose it,” Leslie replied

is a good person. You don’t need to be this

never know,”

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

is it because of my divorce from your

overthinking. I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you won’t interfere

a shiver down Linda’s

father was mentioned,

“Leslie, one day, you will find that Aurelia is different from the women

afraid you’ll be disappointed.

much different from Seth. She would do anything for

dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention

mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back to the

tall figure

sound, his imposing presence attracted

for

exited the restaurant,

hours at the hospital, so she had to take

the intensive

Watson, lay unconscious. There were tubes

she pushed open the door, Aurelia hoped to see Ava smiling and

her hope was in

the neighboring bed

had something to

explained as she walked to her

in the warmth, desperately holding on to the feeling

you again today,” the family member from

understand. Thanks.”

about the overdue

Elliot, entered

the kettle and approached her.

“Sure.”

out of

outside, Sophia got straight to the

pay me five hundred a day. Your mom’s not doing

two–fifty, and I get that you’re the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So,

pinched her fingers together, indicating a request for a

a sharp pang in her

seemed bold enough to

it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day. Besides, she had already

this month,

so she couldn’t afford

her

this situation had turned into a reason for Sophia

her lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie, didn’t we agree on the price

“Ms. Simmons, it’s not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t

had a point. Aurelia had

silence,

for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something

as her eyes turned

“Are you threatening me?”

out for you. You wouldn’t

adopting a posture that