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

“Alright.”

a

where a polite waiter

waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded. “Miss, please

“Thank you.”

at the card in her hand, wondering

joined as a member for her son’s blind

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

pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t for your half–decent looks, do you really think I’d

letting you treat me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll

The

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

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

interested, please don’t

her words suddenly caught in her throat when she tried to

made a powerful impression on

eyes, illuminated by 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

Chapter 2

Aurelia, his gaze slightly

and wondered if she had come for a blind date after

felt uneasy under

didn’t recognize him so it puzzled her

woman across noticed Leslie staring at

in anger.

in such poor attire. She’s just pretending to

like the artificial look of

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

pale, quickly stood up, and sneered, “Just a poor loser who

Aurelia while leaving the

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

The woman stumbled and

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

her nose and stumbled

gaze, Aurelia suppressed a smile

from behind as she was about to explain why she was

are you doing here?

out

wasn’t this a

about marrying her. The next moment, he

this.

did he have to say anything

around, looking

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

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

be bothered with him

Synder, pay no attention

silent, smoking indifferently,

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

Leslie’s table and couldn’t help

next partner? A mere

your business!” Aurelia warned, looking at

grasping an opportunity to salvage his