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 eventually

entered the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss,

presented the orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before

“Thank you.”

the card in her hand,

as a member for her son’s blind

and walked straight to the window. Even before

think you are? Everyone in this place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in

to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one

The

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

aggressive tone unbearable and quickly

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

suddenly caught in her throat when she tried to

made

a captivating blend of emotion and

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

Chapter 2

casually glanced at Aurelia,

hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if

felt uneasy under

so it puzzled her why he was

across noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia and

in anger.

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

I don’t like the artificial look of technology,” Leslie replied

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

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

into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving her a

her shoulder, but she swiftly responded

The woman stumbled and fell

be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks

covered her nose and stumbled

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile

from behind as she was about to explain why

you doing

out to

wasn’t this a matchmaking

marrying her. The next moment, he

this.

did he have to say anything about

looking at

and I can’t? Besides, there’s no

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

him and sat

pay no attention to him. Let’s

remained silent, smoking

another man, found it intolerable. He glanced at the

and couldn’t help but

this is your next partner? A mere programmer?

none of your business!” Aurelia warned, looking

finally grasping an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing