As the event continued many social figures approached Henry Hirogori, some even having the guts to speak to Tobias, his competition.
Many thought they'd witness a fight between the two wealthy businessmen, but in the end, they were both professional and kept silent.
Mimi slowly started becoming bored and surprisingly was feeling indifferent towards the snacks there.
She had come there promoting her business and show her face to the public but hadn't expected she could only leave until the party was over.
What a sham! They lure her in with food and trapped her!
She felt like a rare creature being trapped to be looked at.
Holding back a yawn, Mimi chugs down a cup of water.
A few bold women approached her using their womanly charms to possibly catch the young rich boys eyes.
However, he had stolen their hearts instead.
With a few charming smiles and compliments, he had them in his grasps. Alec, who watched from the side while chatting with a few business friends wanted to vomit blood.
Since when did she learn to flirt?
When Mimi walked away from the heart-eyed group of women, she caught sight of a familiar figure.
Dressed in a light pink pastel dress where it perfectly revealed her luscious curves, and her long blond hair curled in layers attractively falling behind her back. In her hand was a golden bag filled with a gift.
The good-looking sixteen-year-old girl Mimi saw was none other than Emilia Yimo.
A small smirk raises on her lips as she glances at the young girl shyly look around the crowd, searching for someone.
Seems like something interesting was finally about to happen.
Enjoying the upcoming show, Mimi leans against a wall in the corner concealing a wicked smile in her glass cup.
Currently, on Emilia's side, the young girl desperately searched for her childhood friend Landon.
She had dressed extra for the occasion, wearing a light pink silk gown, she hoped he'd notice her innocent soft side. With her hairstyle, it'd show her mature side producing an irresistible glow.
Finally, catching sight of the tall brunette gathered around a group of men and women, Emilia intakes a large breath before raising her chin and walking over.
"Landon!" Emilia's soft voice calls out.
Hearing his name, the eighteen-year-old by the name of Landon turns his gaze towards the voice.
Seeing Emilia dressed up elegantly, Landon expression made no change except for the hidden flash of annoyance in his grey eyes.
However, Emilia didn't catch it and continues to walk towards her childhood friend.
"It's been a while, Landon." Emilia shyly looks up at the handsome man.
"Uh...Yeah, it has." Landon lazily said.
Still not indicating the indifference towards her in his voice, Emilia's face glows at his words. Just having him speak a sentence towards her was enough.
Before Emilia could happily chat with her first love and catch up, an attractive red-haired woman walks over.
Dressed in a tight strapless black dress and full chest, she wraps her hand seductively around Landon's arm.
"Landon, darling who's this?" The woman purs.
Emilia's whole body stiffens at the intimate scene before her between the woman and her first love.
Darling?
What confused the young girl, even further, was the lustful look the young man was giving the woman leeched on his arm.
Looking up at Landon with a mixed expression, Emilia arrogantly raises her chin to look at the woman.
"I'm Emilia Yimo, his childhood friend,"
"Oh my," The red-haired woman giggles. "His childhood friend huh?"
Emilia felt as if the woman before her was mocking her, however, none of that mattered as her eyes continuously wandered to the hand on Landon's arm.
Trying her best to get rid of the itchy feeling in her heart, Emilia places on a cold glance towards the woman.
"I don't think my Landon mentioned a childhood friend to me." The woman places on a mock surprise. "Landon sweety, why haven't you mentioned someone so important to me?"
Landon's eyes darken lustfully at the woman who leaned her full chest against his arm, he coldly glances towards Emilia making her body freeze in place.
"Because it wasn't significant to mention to you," He says with a hidden smirk.
"W...what..."
Emilia felt her legs tremble slightly at the look her childhood friend gave her. His words struck her heart fiercely just as hard as him referring to their friendship and her as "it."
A sudden panic and rage entered the young girl's heart.
"Landon! How could you say that!" Emilia shrieks. "We've been friends since we were babies! Who even is this tramp?"
With Emilia's shouts, people nearby glanced in their direction. One of those people included Henry Hirogori who glared in their direction.
Feeling nervous under the man's glare, Landon rushes off with the shrieking Emilia.
Roughly hauling her into a corner, he grips her arm tightly looking furiously into her eyes. Emilia felt her soul tremble at his cold gaze directed towards her.
Why was there so much hatred?
"Landon, what's this all about! Who was that woman?" Emilia asks angrily. "Is she some sleeping buddy! Landon, you should know better, you deserve someone better!"
"Enough!" Landon snaps harshly at the girl causing her to flinch. "Listen, I didn't want to have to say this to you so soon because we've been through a lot together. But I don't think we should hang out anymore."
"W...What are you saying?" Emilia's voice trembles.
"Emilia, we were kids back then. You're grown up, you should know there's nothing special between us anymore besides past memories. It's time you move on."
"Lies! You don't mean any of that, I bet that tramp made you say that! I refuse to believe it!" Emilia stamped her foot angrily.
Landon looked at the shrieking girl with disgust, he had tried to be nice towards her but with her constant shouts and hitting his chest, he had enough.
"Emilia, I don't care for you anymore, I never did! If it wasn't for your father's wealth, I'd never stick with such a spoiled brat like you!"
"Landon..."
Fresh hot tears stream down the beauties face as she hears the harsh words of her first love.
How could he say such things?
After everything she repeatedly did for him, she was practically his servant! With her face down Emilia clutches tightly on the gift in her hand.
She couldn't believe his words. She refused to!
But looking back at all her attempts and his responses she knew deep down he was telling the truth.
When young, Landon's father went into debt suddenly making his company fall into ruins. Emilia's father offered his father money, due to their son's close relationship with his daughter.
Every year he'd give them a sum of $700,000 slowly helping their company build up again. At the time Landon spent every second around Emilia, sticking to her side and treating her sweetly.
Who would have thought it was just so his family could get money.
"Landon, are you done yet? You're missing the party." The red-haired woman walks over towards them her hips moving rhythmically side to side.
"Yeah, sorry babe. Just had to get rid of some annoying pest." Landon winds his arm around the woman's waist.
More tears well up in Emilia's eyes her shoulders pitifully shaking. However, Landon merely looks at her with annoyance.
With shaking arms Emilia lifts the present in her hand towards Landon and the woman.
"I...I understand you no longer wish to be f-friends...but please accept this gift..." Emilia chokes out.
Arching his brow, Landon sighs in annoyance grabbing the gift in her hand the other still holding the woman. Looking inside he scoffs and the woman giggles.
"Despite your father working for a clothing company, you acquire a terrible taste in clothes." Landon picks up the tie from the bag staring at it with amusement.
Emilia lowers her head down in even further shame. Her heart slowly enveloped in darkness. More tears fall down her already tear stained cheeks. S
he was an idiot to have loved him! She was fooled by his false affection.
With Landon's snarky insults directed towards Emilia ruining her ego even further, the trio missed the handsome figure walking their way.
Suddenly, Emilia's line of sight darkened. She could feel the weight of a jacket draped over her head. Shocked Emilia turns her head towards the owner of the jacket but her head was held down.
"Stay down doll face," She hears a soft whisper.
This voice! Why did it sound so familiar?
Although she wanted to refuse, she nods her head slowly in agreement. The handsome young boy smirks at Emilia's obedience and turns towards the couple.
With his pale green eyes staring sharply at the two, Landon felt his heart shiver.
The boy in front of him had flawless milky skin that shone radiantly under the lights. His brown curled hair was ruffled and seductive.
Without his red suit jacket on his white collared shirt was revealed, showing his considerably petite frame.
Landon couldn't help but find the boy in front of him to be exceptionally attractive. Even his heart began to heart flutter.
The charming young boy in front of them was none other than Mimi.
Watching from the side, she had witnessed the whole scene unfold from beginning to end.
She had to admit she harbored unpleasant feelings towards Emilia for her arrogant personality, however, she knew that most rich girls were that way.
Well except Emily.
Seeing the young girl be humiliated by who Mimi assumed was the girl's childhood friend and crush, a tinge of annoyance rushed into her heart.
The scene had brought back memories of her half-brother Seth's constant taunts towards her and the look of disgust he'd show her.
Genuinely, Mimi didn't give a crap about what her brother thought of her. But an average rich girl who had been treated well from the start, couldn't possibly handle such words and actions.
Regrettably, death would even be an option for them since the girl was so young. Knowing Emilia as an arrogant spoiled girl, her outcome wouldn't end peacefully.
Mimi sighed inwardly as no one had stepped up for the girl. Arrogant snobs. Guess it was time to play the hero.