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 an

“Alright.”

for a moment but eventually

a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please

card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before

“Thank you.”

card in her hand, wondering what kind of

member for her son’s blind date? A

to lose the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could

Everyone in this place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen.

drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would have squandered quite a sum on those

The

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

her aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing

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

words suddenly caught in her throat when she

handsome face made a

by scattered starlight, held a captivating

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

Chapter 2

casually glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

park and wondered if she had come for a blind

felt uneasy

so it puzzled her why he

Leslie staring at

in anger.

poor attire. She’s just pretending to be rich here.

I don’t like the

smoke veil his face, giving off a

quickly stood up, and sneered, “Just a poor loser who doesn’t

into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving

felt a sharp pain in her shoulder, but she

The woman stumbled and fell to

“Miss, it looks like your nose is

woman covered her

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

behind as she was about to

are you doing

out

this a matchmaking

marrying her. The next moment,

this.

right did he have

looking at

you get to be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s no betrayal between us. We’ve already

flared with anger. He commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a place

him and sat

attention to him. Let’s

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely

man, found it intolerable. He glanced

and couldn’t help but

your next partner? A mere programmer? Can

your business!” Aurelia warned, looking at

an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing to let it slip