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.”

hesitated for a moment

polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please see

froze before he lowered

“Thank you.”

card in her hand, wondering what kind of

member for her son’s

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

is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen.

letting you treat me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no

The

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

found her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the

interested, please don’t waste our… time.”

her words suddenly caught in her

made a

scattered starlight, held a captivating blend

features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow

Chapter 2

casually glanced at Aurelia,

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

uneasy under his

puzzled her

staring at

in anger.

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

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

lit a cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face, giving

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

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

in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded

stumbled and fell

“Miss, it looks like your

covered her nose

Aurelia suppressed a smile and

behind as she was about to

doing

turned out

wasn’t this a

her. The

this.

have to say anything

looking

get to be here and I can’t? Besides,

eyes flared with anger. He commanded, “Go

him and sat directly across

attention

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely

man, found

Leslie’s table and

this is your next partner? A mere

business!” Aurelia warned, looking at

salvage his pride, wasn’t willing to let it slip