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.”

hesitated for a moment but

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

waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered his arm and respectfully nodded.

“Thank you.”

in her hand, wondering what kind of card was this

her son’s blind date? A parent’s

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

worth a fortune. You, a programmer pulling in a measly twenty grand, cruising around in a run–down Volkswagen. If it weren’t

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

The

the man’s face.

and quickly approached, standing before the

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

suddenly caught in her throat when she tried to

face made

starlight, held a captivating blend of emotion and

features were cool and reserved, and a slight furrow added a compelling presence that

Chapter 2

Aurelia, his

coincidence of meeting the hundred–thousand–dollar lady from the car park and wondered

uneasy

didn’t recognize him so it puzzled her why he was

woman across noticed Leslie staring at Aurelia

in anger.

poor attire. She’s just pretending to be

like the

cigarette, letting the smoke veil

sneered,

leaving the table, giving her a fierce

pain in her shoulder, but she swiftly responded by extending her

woman stumbled and fell to the

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

her nose

suppressed a smile and promptly regained

as she was about to explain why she was here

doing here? Are

out to be

this a

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

this.

did he have

around, looking at Seth

get to be here and I can’t? Besides, there’s no

“Go home.

couldn’t be bothered with him

pay no attention to him.

remained silent, smoking indifferently, completely ignoring

another man, found it

table and couldn’t help but

partner? A mere

none of your business!” Aurelia warned, looking at

Seth, finally grasping an opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing