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

“Alright.”

a moment

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

expression momentarily froze before he lowered

“Thank you.”

at the card in her hand, wondering what kind of card was this

joined as a member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s love knew no

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

worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t for your half–decent looks,

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 would have

The

with a disdainful snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the

and quickly approached, standing

to him then. If this young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia spoke, she

in her throat when she tried to

strikingly handsome face made a powerful impression on

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

but not a bit effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a slight

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

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

felt uneasy under his

so it puzzled her

staring at

in anger.

in such poor attire. She’s just pretending

I don’t like the artificial look

a cigarette, letting the smoke

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

leaving the table, giving her a

her shoulder,

and fell to the

and said, “Miss, it looks like your nose

woman covered her nose

Aurelia suppressed a smile and

was about to explain why she was here

are you doing here? Are

out to be

this a matchmaking

moment, he talked about marrying her. The next

this.

right did he have to say anything

looking at

and I can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal between

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

him and sat directly

no attention

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

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

table and couldn’t help

your next partner? A

none of your business!”

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