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 adorned with

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but

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

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

“Thank you.”

looked at the card in her hand,

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

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

is 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

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 squandered quite a sum on

The

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

her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before

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

caught in her throat when

made a

expressive eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the hearts of

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

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his

park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after breaking up with her

uneasy

her why he was looking at her that

staring at Aurelia

in anger.

just pretending to be rich here. What’s good

her face is real. I don’t like the

the smoke veil his face, giving off a casually

up, and sneered, “Just a poor loser who doesn’t

Aurelia while leaving

felt a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

The woman stumbled and fell to the

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

her nose and

gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly

voice came from behind as she was about

What are you doing here?

out to be

this a matchmaking

moment, he talked about marrying her. The next

this.

have to say anything about

around, looking at Seth

can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal between us. We’ve

He commanded, “Go home. This

with him and sat directly across from

no attention to him.

smoking indifferently, completely

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

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

is your next partner? A mere programmer?

your business!” Aurelia warned, looking

salvage his pride, wasn’t