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.”

card adorned

“Alright.”

for a moment but eventually

waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I

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

“Thank you.”

her hand, wondering what

joined as a member for her son’s blind

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

You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen.

If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to

The

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

unbearable and quickly approached,

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

words suddenly caught in her

strikingly handsome face made a powerful impression

scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the hearts

bit effeminate. His features were cool and

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at Aurelia,

and wondered if she had come for a blind date after

uneasy

puzzled her why he was looking

woman across noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia and stood

in anger.

her, dressed in such poor attire. She’s just pretending to be rich here. What’s good about

face is real. I don’t like the artificial look of

letting the smoke veil his face,

woman turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered,

Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her a

pain in her shoulder, but she

and

and said, “Miss, it looks like your nose is a

covered her nose and

gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly regained a

she was about to explain why she was here to

What are you doing here? Are you

turned out to be

this a

The

this.

have to say anything

looking

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

anger. He commanded, “Go home. This

be bothered with him

Synder, pay no attention to him. Let’s

silent, smoking indifferently, completely

found

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t

partner? A mere programmer?

business!”

salvage his pride, wasn’t willing to let it slip