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

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but

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

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

“Thank you.”

hand,

for her son’s

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

in this place is worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a

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 quite a sum on those

The

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

aggressive tone unbearable and quickly approached, standing

lady isn’t interested, please don’t waste our… time.” As

words suddenly caught in her throat when she tried to

made

starlight, held a captivating blend of

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 slightly

from the car park and wondered if she had come for a blind date after breaking up with

felt uneasy

him so it puzzled her why

Leslie staring at Aurelia and

in anger.

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

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

letting the smoke veil his face, giving

woman turned pale, quickly stood up, and sneered,

into Aurelia while leaving the

pain in her shoulder,

The woman stumbled and

be nervous and said, “Miss, it looks like your nose is a bit

woman covered her nose

suppressed a smile and promptly regained a

voice came from behind as she was about

are you doing here? Are

out to

this a matchmaking

moment, he talked about marrying her. The next moment, he appeared

this.

have

around, looking at

here and I can’t? Besides, there’s

“Go home. This isn’t a place for

with him and sat

no attention to him.

silent, smoking

slighted by another man, found it intolerable. He glanced

on Leslie’s table and couldn’t help but

your next partner? A mere programmer?

none of your business!” Aurelia warned, looking

to salvage his