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.”

card adorned with an

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but

polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may

froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully

“Thank you.”

looked at the card in her hand, wondering

Linda have 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

a 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 pay you

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

The

her gaze greedily fixated on the

her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached,

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

words suddenly caught in her throat

made a

captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the

were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added a compelling presence that seemed

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his gaze slightly

park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after

felt uneasy under his

puzzled her why he was looking

Leslie staring at Aurelia

in anger.

She’s just pretending to

her face is real. I don’t like the

smoke veil his

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

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

pain in her shoulder, but she

The woman stumbled and fell

and said, “Miss, it looks like your nose is a bit

covered her

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile

from behind as she was about to explain why

are you doing here? Are you betraying

turned out

this

about marrying her. The

this.

did he have

looking at

I can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal

commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a

bothered with him and

pay no attention

remained silent, smoking indifferently,

slighted by another man, found it intolerable. He glanced

Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

is your next partner? A mere

It’s none of your business!”

his pride, wasn’t willing