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.”

her a card adorned with

“Alright.”

a moment

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

the orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and

“Thank you.”

hand, wondering what kind of card was this

her son’s blind date? A parent’s love knew no

and walked straight to the window. Even before she could

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

me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would

The

finished with a disdainful snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her

aggressive tone unbearable and

young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.”

her words suddenly caught in her

strikingly handsome face made a powerful

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

were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added a compelling presence that

Chapter 2

at Aurelia,

the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she had come for a

felt uneasy

puzzled her why he

across noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

dressed in such poor attire. She’s just pretending to be rich

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

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

turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered,

leaving the table, giving her a fierce

felt a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

woman stumbled and fell to the

pretended to be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks like your nose is a bit

woman covered her nose and stumbled

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

familiar voice came from behind as she was about

What are you doing

out to be

wasn’t this a

The next moment,

this.

have to say anything about

looking at

can’t? Besides, there’s no

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

with him and sat directly across from

no attention

silent, smoking indifferently, completely

feeling slighted by another man, found it intolerable. He glanced at the

on Leslie’s table and

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

It’s none of your business!” Aurelia warned,

his pride,