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 adorned with an

“Alright.”

a

hall, where a polite waiter

froze before he lowered his arm and

“Thank you.”

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

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

straight to the window. Even before she could speak, she heard the acerbic voice of the

twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t for your half–decent

was just showing 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 have squandered

The

a disdainful snort, but her gaze greedily fixated on the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled

and quickly approached, standing before

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

suddenly caught in her

made a powerful impression

dark, expressive eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion

His features were cool and

Chapter 2

Aurelia, his

was bemused at the coincidence 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 his

her why he

noticed Leslie staring

in anger.

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

like the artificial look of technology,”

he lit a cigarette, letting the smoke veil his face,

turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered, “Just

deliberately bumped into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving

felt a sharp pain in her shoulder,

woman stumbled and fell

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

woman covered her

a smile

as she was about to explain why she was here

you doing

out

this a matchmaking

marrying her. The next moment, he appeared at an event

this.

he have

around, looking

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

He commanded, “Go home. This isn’t a

with him and sat

Synder, pay no attention to him. Let’s

smoking indifferently,

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

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

next partner? A mere programmer?

business!” Aurelia

opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing