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.”

handed her a card adorned

“Alright.”

a moment but eventually

entered the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her.

orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before

“Thank you.”

her hand, wondering

her son’s blind date? A parent’s love knew no

card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window.

think you are? Everyone in this place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t for your half–decent looks, do you really think I’d pay

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

The

her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled

and quickly

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

in her throat when

strikingly handsome face made a powerful impression on

illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion

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

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his gaze slightly

from the car park and wondered if she had come for a

uneasy under

it puzzled her

staring at Aurelia and stood

in anger.

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

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

the smoke

sneered, “Just a poor

while leaving the

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 nose is a

her nose and

suppressed a smile and promptly regained

came from behind as she was about to explain why she was here to

What are you doing here? Are

turned out to

wasn’t this a matchmaking

he talked about marrying her. The next

this.

have to

turned around, looking at Seth

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

eyes flared with anger. He commanded, “Go

with him and sat directly

no attention to him. Let’s

silent, smoking

feeling slighted by another man, found it intolerable. He glanced at

Leslie’s table and

this is your next partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy

your business!”

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