Menantu Pahlawan Negara by Sarjana

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.”

a moment

where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may

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

“Thank you.”

at the card in her hand, wondering what kind

member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s

in her bag and walked straight to the window.

think you are? Everyone in this place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If

of courtesy and letting you treat me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to

The

the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled strands

and quickly approached, standing

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

words suddenly caught in her throat when

strikingly handsome face made

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

bit effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow

Chapter 2

at Aurelia, his gaze slightly

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

uneasy under his

him so it puzzled her why he was looking

staring

in anger.

such poor attire. She’s just pretending

I don’t like the artificial look of technology,” Leslie

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

and sneered, “Just

into Aurelia while leaving the

a sharp pain in her shoulder,

and fell to

nervous and said, “Miss, it looks like

covered her nose

suppressed a

familiar voice came from behind as she was about to

doing here? Are

out

this a matchmaking

about marrying her. The next moment, he appeared at an

this.

right did he have to say anything

turned around, looking at Seth

I can’t? Besides, there’s no

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

couldn’t be bothered with him and

no attention to him. Let’s

silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

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? Can he satisfy

your business!” Aurelia

Seth, finally grasping an opportunity to salvage his pride,