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

“Alright.”

hesitated for a moment but

entered the hall, where a polite waiter intercepted her. “Miss, may

waiter’s expression momentarily froze before he lowered

“Thank you.”

looked at the card in her hand, wondering what

Linda have joined as a member for her

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

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

courtesy and letting you treat me to a drink. If you don’t apologize, I’ll ensure no one here bothers to talk to

The

the man’s face. Her fingertips coquettishly twirled strands

unbearable and quickly

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

her words suddenly caught in her throat when she

strikingly handsome face made a

a captivating blend of emotion and detachment,

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

Chapter 2

Aurelia,

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

uneasy

recognize him so it puzzled her

across noticed Leslie staring

in anger.

attire. She’s just pretending to be rich here.

real. I don’t like the artificial

the smoke veil his face, giving

and sneered, “Just a poor loser

Aurelia while leaving

her shoulder, but she

woman stumbled and fell to the

“Miss, it looks

her nose and stumbled

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

as she was

you doing

out to be

this a

moment, he talked about marrying her. The next

this.

right did he have to say anything

around, looking at

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

eyes flared with anger. He commanded, “Go

be bothered with him and sat directly

attention to him. Let’s

smoking indifferently,

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

table and couldn’t help but

partner? A

none of your business!”

opportunity to salvage his pride, wasn’t willing