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 with an

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment

waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please

presented the orchid card. The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded. “Miss, please

“Thank you.”

the card in her hand, wondering what kind of card was

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

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

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

apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would have squandered quite a sum on those

The

fixated on the man’s

aggressive tone unbearable and

young lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our…

words suddenly caught in her throat when she tried to

handsome face made a powerful

a captivating blend of

effeminate. His features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia, his

and wondered if she had come for a blind date after breaking

uneasy

puzzled her why

noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia

in anger.

She’s just pretending

don’t like the artificial look of technology,”

lit a cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face, giving off a casually dangerous

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

while leaving the table,

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

woman stumbled and

it looks like your nose is a bit

covered her

a smile and promptly regained a composed

was about to

you doing here? Are you betraying

out

wasn’t this a

marrying her. The next moment, he appeared

this.

right did he have to

around, looking at Seth

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

commanded, “Go home. This

be bothered with him and sat directly across from

pay no attention to him. Let’s

silent, smoking

man, found it intolerable. He glanced at the

Leslie’s table and couldn’t

partner? A mere programmer? Can he satisfy your

your business!” Aurelia warned, looking

his pride, wasn’t willing to let it slip