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

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but eventually

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

momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully

“Thank you.”

the card in her hand, wondering what

for her son’s blind date?

card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could speak, she heard the acerbic voice of the

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

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

The

the man’s face.

tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before

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

suddenly caught in her throat

strikingly handsome face made a powerful

expressive eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and detachment, stirring the hearts

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

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his

of meeting the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and

felt uneasy under his

puzzled her why he

woman across noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia and

in anger.

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

don’t like the artificial

the smoke veil his face, giving off a

and sneered, “Just a poor loser who doesn’t appreciate

while leaving the table, giving her

a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded by extending her

The woman stumbled and

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

covered her nose and stumbled

Leslie’s gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile

behind as she was about to explain why

you doing here? Are

turned out

this

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

this.

did he have to say anything about

turned around, looking at Seth

can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal between us. We’ve already broken

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

couldn’t be bothered with him and sat directly

pay no attention to him. Let’s

smoking

man, found it intolerable. He glanced

and couldn’t

your next partner? A mere programmer? Can he

your business!” Aurelia warned,

his pride,