Emily Stone stopped what she was doing and looked at her skeptically, "Really!?"
"Really! Why would I lie to you?" Minnie Sutton turned back to continue her makeup, applying mascara as she spoke, "Do you know why there are so many cars, so many people tonight?"
Emily Stone stood up straight, shaking her head at the mirror.
"You know my personality; I don't like extravagance. Usually, my birthdays are attended by socialites sent by their families, with whom I've had a slight acquaintance, their aim quite apparent, which is to curry favor with me..." Minnie continued applying eyeshadow, explaining with an expressionless face, seemingly tired of such social engagements, "But today is different, many wealthy businessmen and celebrities are here, and of course, they aren't here for me. They are just using my birthday party to see the marshal!..."
