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

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but

the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted

card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before

“Thank you.”

in her hand, wondering what kind of card

Linda have joined as a member for her

it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could speak, she heard the acerbic voice

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

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

The

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

found her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the table.

isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia

in her throat when she

strikingly handsome face made

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

effeminate. His features were cool and reserved,

Chapter 2

Aurelia, his gaze slightly

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

uneasy under

so it puzzled her why he was looking at

Leslie staring

in anger.

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

he lit a cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face,

quickly stood up, and sneered, “Just

into Aurelia while leaving the table,

felt a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

woman stumbled and fell

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

covered her

suppressed a smile and promptly regained a

came from behind as she was about to explain why she was here to

doing here? Are

turned out

this a matchmaking

marrying her. The next

this.

right did he have to

turned around, looking at

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

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

be bothered with him

pay no attention to him. Let’s

remained silent, smoking

slighted by another man, found

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

next partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy

business!” Aurelia warned, looking

opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t