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

“Alright.”

a moment but

the card, she entered the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I

before he lowered his arm and respectfully

“Thank you.”

at the card in her hand, wondering what kind of card was

have joined as a member for her son’s

to lose the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the

in this place 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 drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would have squandered quite a

The

snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s

tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before

talk to him then. If this young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia

words suddenly caught in her throat

face made a

by scattered starlight, held a captivating

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

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his gaze slightly

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

felt uneasy

so it puzzled her why he

noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

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

her face is real. I don’t like the artificial

smoke veil his face, giving off a casually dangerous

turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered, “Just a poor loser

bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving

a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly

and

to be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks

covered her nose and

gaze, Aurelia suppressed a

came from behind as she was about to explain

are you doing here?

turned out to

wasn’t this

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

this.

right did he have to say

around, looking

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

flared with anger. He commanded, “Go home. This

with him

pay no attention to him.

silent, smoking indifferently, completely

feeling slighted by another man, found it intolerable. He

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help

is your next partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy your

business!” Aurelia

his pride, wasn’t willing to let it