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.”

a card adorned with

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but

she entered the hall, where a polite waiter

before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded. “Miss, please come

“Thank you.”

looked at the card in her hand, wondering what

have joined as a member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s love knew no

not to lose the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could speak, she heard the

fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising

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

The

finished with a disdainful snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled

unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the table.

young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As

in her throat when she tried

face made

starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment,

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

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

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

uneasy

puzzled her why he was looking

staring

in anger.

at her, dressed in such poor attire. She’s just pretending to be

don’t like the artificial look of technology,”

smoke veil his face, giving off a casually dangerous

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

while leaving the table, giving her

shoulder,

The woman stumbled and fell to

be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks like your

woman covered her nose

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a

behind as she was

are you doing here?

turned out to

wasn’t this a matchmaking

her. The next moment, he appeared at an

this.

did he have to

looking at Seth

do you get to be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s

with anger. He commanded, “Go

be bothered with him and sat directly

attention to

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

by another man, found it

table and couldn’t help but

is your next partner? A mere programmer?

of your business!”

opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t