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.”

for a moment but eventually

hall, where a polite waiter

orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded. “Miss, please

“Thank you.”

her hand, wondering

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

it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could speak, she heard the

this place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in

showing you a bit of courtesy and letting you treat me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would have squandered

The

the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled strands

aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the

lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As Aurelia spoke, she turned her face toward

caught in her throat when she tried to

strikingly handsome face made a powerful impression on

held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the

effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added a compelling presence that

Chapter 2

casually glanced at Aurelia, his

the coincidence of meeting the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she had come for

felt uneasy

recognize him so it puzzled her why he was looking at

staring at

in anger.

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

her face is real. I don’t like the artificial look of technology,”

a cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face,

stood up, and sneered, “Just

into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her a

pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded

woman stumbled and fell to the

nervous and said, “Miss, it looks

covered her nose and

of Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile and promptly regained a composed

as she was about to explain why she

you doing

turned out to be

wasn’t this a matchmaking

moment, he talked about marrying her. The

this.

right did he have to say anything

turned around, looking at Seth

get to be here and I can’t? Besides,

commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a place for

couldn’t be bothered with him

attention to him. Let’s

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely

another man, found it intolerable. He glanced at

Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

A

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

to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing to