Married in a Flash Embarking on the Journey to Wealth

Chapter 3

Aurelia momentarily thought she was hearing things, cautiously glancing at Leslie, only to

find him completely unsurprised.

So… Leslie’s blind date was her?

Linda continued, “Aurelia, my son, as you can see, is a good–looking workaholic. At least your children will be beautiful in the future.”

Children? Aurelia was even more bewildered, having no idea how to respond.

Leslie raised an eyebrow, “Mom, that’s enough. I need to get back to the office.”

Linda rolled her eyes and said, “Office, office all the time. Why not just marry the company?”

Leslie shrugged. “If that’s an option.”

Linda, frustrated, turned to Aurelia and chuckled, “Aurelia, I won’t hide it from you. I’ve wanted you to be my daughter–in–law for a long time. Unfortunately, you had a boyfriend, so all I could do was silently wish you well. Who knew your boyfriend wouldn’t appreciate you? If he doesn’t want you, I do.”

With that, Linda held Aurelia’s hand, the warmth and softness of her grip reminiscent of Aurelia’s mother.

Thinking of her mom, Aurelia felt a sense of pain in her chest.

Perhaps, if she agreed to marry Leslie, Linda could help her mother.

But she didn’t dare to agree hastily. After all, marriage was a decision involving two people. She carefully looked at Leslie.

Leslie’s tone was indifferent, “Mom, do you really want me to get married?”

Linda was persistent. “Yes.”

Leslie’s eyes glanced over Aurelia.

“Fine, then let’s get married.”

She was just a gold digger. Someone easily appeased with money.

Aurelia was slightly taken aback. She hadn’t expected Leslie to agree so easily.

Linda turned to her, asking softly, “Aurelia, do you want this?”

Feeling lost, Aurelia thought it necessary to explain her family situation, “Ms. Linda, my family is going through some difficulties, and I might…”

Her voice choked in her throat.

Perhaps Linda’s overwhelming concern had stirred unexpected emotions in her.

Not wanting to delve into Aurelia’s sorrowful matters, Linda promptly interrupted, “Alright, alright. I believe in your character. As long as you nod, we won’t mistreat you. So, do you agree?”

Aurelia gratefully looked at Linda and nodded with determination, “Yes.”

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She felt she had no choice with a stack of overdue bills in her drawer.

While selling the house was an option, the lengthy process with real estate agents might not provide a timely solution.

Her mom couldn’t wait any longer, even though medical expenses were covered for now.

Despite Leslie’s quick agreement, he had yet to give Aurelia a proper look.

If they parted ways in the future, there would be no hard feelings.

Linda clapped her hands with joy, “Great! Tomorrow is an auspicious day. You two should get the marriage license. You youngsters can decide the wedding arrangements. Now, take the time to get to know each other.”

Aurelia politely extended her hand to Leslie and greeted, “Mr. Synder, nice to meet you. I’m Aurelia. I look forward to getting to know you better.”

Leslie raised his hand, not for a handshake but to hand her his ID card, saying briefly, “Information about me

card, noticing Leslie

Synder, Ms. Linda, I must

anything, you can look for

“Sure.”

number. His WhatsApp contact showed a

she left the

watched Aurelia leave and turned to Leslie, “ID card? Since

now. I hope you won’t expose

is a good person. You don’t need to be this guarded

know,” Leslie

Hearing this, Linda frowned.

it because of

I’ve promised to marry the woman you approve of. I hope you

shiver down Linda’s spine,

Leslie’s despicable father was mentioned, his demeanor

you will find that Aurelia is

that so?I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. I don’t make

different from Seth. She would do anything

her boyfriend for a hundred thousand dollars, then immediately met at stranger for marriage. Every move and decision revolved around money, without a mention of

mother and providing a convenient way to spend money

heading back

tall figure breezing

his imposing

for a slap

the restaurant, darkness

missing the visiting hours at the hospital, so she had to

into the intensive

unconscious. There were tubes and wires connected to

to

her hope was in

of the patient on the neighboring bed nodded slightly, “Aurelia’s here. Why

had something

her mother’s bedside, placing

in the warmth, desperately holding

you again today,” the family

understand. Thanks.”

was probably about the overdue bills, pushing

Elliot, entered the

kettle and approached her. “Ms. Simmons,

“Sure.”

Sophia out

Sophia got

a day. Your mom’s not doing

the only person doing everything, but you can’t just walk away. So, what’s your take

together, indicating a request for a

sharp pang

seemed bold enough to exploit

expenses, but it was impossible to stay at the hospital all day.

her mother this month, she missed

had expressed dissatisfaction, so she couldn’t afford to

leaving her unconscious

reason

lips together and tried to remain calm. “Auntie,

not easy to find someone with my skills nowadays. If you don’t increase

a point. Aurelia had indeed searched extensively before finding

seeing Aurelia’s silence, furrowed her

your mother has been unconscious for so long, and she can’t be left alone for a moment. You need to think carefully. If I leave, what if something

frowned as her eyes

“Are you threatening me?”

looking out for you. You wouldn’t want to

tilted her head back, adopting a posture that suggested Aurelia had no