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 adorned with an

“Alright.”

a moment but

entered the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please see your

The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded.

“Thank you.”

in her hand, wondering what kind of card was

have joined as a member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s love knew

lose the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could speak, she

pulling in a measly twenty grand,

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

The

fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips

unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the table.

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

in her throat when

face made

dark, expressive eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment,

His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow

Chapter 2

Aurelia, his gaze slightly

was bemused at the coincidence of meeting the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she

uneasy under

puzzled her why he was looking at

woman across noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

She’s just pretending to

face is real. I don’t like the artificial

letting the smoke veil his face, giving off a casually

pale, quickly stood up, and sneered,

deliberately bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table,

felt a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded by extending her

stumbled and fell to the

said, “Miss, it looks

her nose and stumbled

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

as she was about to explain why she

are you doing here?

turned out to

wasn’t this

marrying her. The next moment, he appeared

this.

he have

turned around, looking

can’t? Besides, there’s no

anger. He commanded, “Go home.

him and sat directly across from

no attention to him.

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely

found it intolerable. He glanced at the

Leslie’s table and couldn’t

your next partner? A mere programmer? Can

none of your business!”

grasping an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing to let