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 adorned with an

“Alright.”

for a moment but

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

momentarily froze before he lowered

“Thank you.”

card in her hand, wondering what kind

joined as a member for her son’s blind

placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even

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

was just showing you 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. You

The

with a disdainful snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled strands of

found her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached,

interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia spoke, she turned her face toward

her words suddenly caught in her

face made a powerful impression on

scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and

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

Chapter 2

at Aurelia, his

the car park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after

felt uneasy under

puzzled her why he was looking at

Leslie staring at Aurelia and

in anger.

just pretending to be rich

like the artificial look of technology,” Leslie

letting the smoke veil his face, giving off a

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

leaving the table, giving

felt a sharp pain in her shoulder, but

woman stumbled and fell to

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

covered her

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

behind as she was about to explain why

What are you doing here?

turned out to be

wasn’t this a

The next moment, he appeared at an

this.

right did he have to say anything about

looking

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

He commanded, “Go home.

with him and sat directly across from

pay no attention

silent, smoking indifferently, completely

found it

Leslie’s table and

is your next partner? A mere programmer? Can he

business!” Aurelia

an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t