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

“Alright.”

a

polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may

orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he

“Thank you.”

at the card in her hand, wondering what

Linda have joined as a member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s love

bag and walked straight to the window.

pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t for

you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would have squandered quite a sum on those membership

The

disdainful snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her

and quickly approached, standing

to him then. If this young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste

suddenly caught in her

strikingly handsome face made

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

bit effeminate. His features were cool and

Chapter 2

at Aurelia, his

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

uneasy under

it puzzled her why he was looking at her that

staring at Aurelia and

in anger.

She’s just pretending to be rich

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

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

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

deliberately bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving

a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded

stumbled and

it looks like your

woman covered her

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile

she was about to explain

you doing here? Are

out to

this

moment, he talked about marrying her. The

this.

he have to say anything about

turned around, looking

do you get to be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s no

He commanded, “Go home.

him and sat

pay no attention

remained silent, smoking indifferently,

found

Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

this is your next partner? A mere programmer? Can

It’s none of your business!” Aurelia warned,

salvage his