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.”

hesitated for a moment but eventually

waiter

momentarily froze before he lowered his arm

“Thank you.”

in her hand, wondering what

joined as a member for her

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

measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it

you don’t apologize, I’ll

The

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

aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing before the table.

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

her throat when she tried

strikingly handsome face made a powerful impression on

eyes, illuminated by scattered starlight, held a captivating blend

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

Chapter 2

glanced at Aurelia,

the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered if she had come

felt uneasy under

it puzzled her why he was looking at

woman across noticed Leslie staring

in anger.

dressed in such poor attire. She’s just

her face is real. I don’t like

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

up, and sneered, “Just

into Aurelia while leaving the table, giving

shoulder, but she swiftly responded by extending

and fell to the

be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks like

her nose and stumbled

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

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

are you doing here?

turned out

this a matchmaking

The next moment, he appeared at an

this.

right did he have to say anything

turned around, looking at

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

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

couldn’t be bothered with him and

no attention

silent, smoking indifferently,

another man, found it intolerable. He glanced at

and couldn’t help but

partner? A mere programmer? Can

your business!” Aurelia

to salvage his pride,