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 an

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but eventually

where a polite waiter

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

“Thank you.”

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

joined as a member for her son’s blind date?

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

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, do you really think I’d

apologize, I’ll ensure

The

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

her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before

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

words suddenly caught in her throat

made a powerful impression on

scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of

was genuinely handsome but not a bit effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a

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glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after breaking up with her

felt uneasy

didn’t recognize him so it puzzled her why he was

woman across noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

poor attire. She’s just pretending to be rich here. What’s good

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

smoke veil his face, giving off a casually

and sneered, “Just

bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her a fierce

sharp pain in her shoulder,

The woman stumbled and fell to

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

covered her nose

gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly regained

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

are you doing here? Are

out to be

this a

about marrying her. The next

this.

did he have to say anything about

looking at Seth

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

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

couldn’t be bothered with him and sat directly across from

Synder, pay no attention to him.

smoking

slighted by another man, found

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

this is your next partner? A

none of your business!” Aurelia

an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t