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.”

for a

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

waiter’s expression momentarily froze before

“Thank you.”

looked at the card in her hand, wondering what

Linda have joined as a member for her

card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the

place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If

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

The

gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled strands of hair

tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing

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

her words suddenly caught in her throat when she tried

made a powerful impression on

scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and

genuinely handsome but not a bit effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added a

Chapter 2

Aurelia, his

lady from the car park and wondered if she had come for a

uneasy

him so it puzzled her why he was looking at

across noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia and

in anger.

just pretending

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

letting the smoke veil his face, giving off a casually

sneered, “Just a

deliberately bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving

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

woman stumbled and fell to the

“Miss, it looks like your nose is

woman covered her

gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly regained a composed

as she was about to explain why she

you doing here?

turned out to be

this a

he talked about marrying her. The next moment, he appeared at

this.

he have

looking

to be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal

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

couldn’t be bothered with him

Synder, pay no attention to him.

smoking indifferently,

man, found it intolerable.

and couldn’t help but

A mere programmer? Can he

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

his pride, wasn’t willing to let