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.”

a moment but

polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may I please see your invitation

The waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and

“Thank you.”

in her hand, wondering what kind of card was this

Linda have joined as a member for her son’s blind date? A parent’s love

not to lose the card, Aurelia placed it in her bag and walked straight to the window. Even before she could

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

you treat me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to you. You would have squandered

The

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

and quickly

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

in her throat

strikingly handsome face made

scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of

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

Chapter 2

casually glanced at Aurelia, his gaze

of meeting the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after breaking up with

uneasy under

it puzzled her why he was looking

across noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia and stood

in anger.

just pretending

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

cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face,

turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered,

Aurelia while leaving the

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

The woman stumbled and fell to

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

covered her nose and

a smile and promptly regained

familiar voice came from behind as she was about to explain why she was

What are you doing here? Are you betraying

out to be

wasn’t this a

marrying her. The next moment, he appeared at an

this.

have to say anything

around, looking

you get to be here and I can’t?

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

him and sat

Synder, pay no attention to him.

smoking

man, found it intolerable. He glanced

table and couldn’t help

A mere programmer? Can he

It’s none of your business!” Aurelia warned, looking at

grasping an opportunity to salvage his pride,