Chapter 258 - Meet the Parents (1/2)

Twenty minutes passed, and the two finally arrived. When Tobias opened her car door, Mimi looked up to admire the area.

The Itou family event took place at a grand mansion. Apparently, after going bankrupt, Lori Itou was able to recover a little of his wealth to afford such a lavish place. Parked outside were numerous cars, all showing clearly how wealthy the people inside were.

Mimi didn't feel the slightest bit nervous. Instead, she was rather thrilled to meet Tobias's family. Who knew what type of girlfriend meets parents drama would unfold.

”Are you ready?” Tobias looked down at her with concern.

Turning, Mimi's lips quirked up into a playful smile.

”Are you ready?” She turned the question on to him.

Tobias's shoulders visibly relaxed, and he chuckled.

”Let's go in.”

Mimi nodded her head and placed her hand into Tobias's before stepping out of the car. Hand in hand, the two walked up the polished white stairs, both hearts calm as can be.

”Is he here yet?” Lori Itou turned to the servant and asked anxiously.

”I'm afraid not, Mr. Itou.”

”I see…” Lori Itou smiled faintly. ”Please continue attending the guests.”

The male servant nodded before tending to the numerous guests in the room. Looking around at the extravagant walls, chandelier and established guests before him, Lori Itou couldn't help but sigh.

”Is he not coming?” A clear voice spoke beside him.

Turning his head, Lori Itou saw an older woman with short hair and sharp, almost feline-like eyes approach him. While her expression remained emotionless, she seemed rather intent to hear his response.

”It appears not.” Lori Itou just smiled sadly.

The woman's expression stiffened. Although not surprised, his words still saddened her.

”It can't be helped,” She sighed and reached for a glass of champagne from a waiter. ”At the very least, he considered it.”

”Yes.” Lori Itou sighed softly.

Just when he was considering to announce it was time for dinner, a servant quickly approached him.

”Mr. Itou has arrived.” The waiter relayed.

Before Lori Itou or the woman had time to process his words, they had noticed from the corner of their vision, two figures walking toward them. Everyone slowly looked towards the direction of the entrance. In the next second, two stunning silhouettes appeared under the chandelier lights.

One of the figures was a man dressed in a dark tuxedo. He had tousled black hair, which was thick and l.u.s.trous. His eyes were a mesmerizing deep ink color, flecks of silvery light performed ballets throughout. His face was strong and defined, his features molded from granite. His dark eyebrows sloped downwards in a serious expression.

There was only one word to describe the man. Breathtaking.

Standing beside him with her arm interlocked with his, was a young woman. Her flawless face attracted everyone present, and eyes were fixed on her at this moment, greedily catching her alluring manner between her every little move.

The pure champagne dress complimented her face, which was beyond breathtaking akin to the bright chandelier lights, twinkling like thousands of stars. It was dazzling.

Naturally, the duo entering the room was none other than Mimi and Tobias. Despite the numerous stares on them, the two continued walking toward the leading man – Lori Itou.

When he saw his son enter the room; Lori Itou could not hide the shock on his face. However, noticing the girl on his arm, he was even more stunned.

His son came. With a woman at that!

By the time Lori Itou composed himself, the two were already standing in front of him.

”Y-You came,” Lori Itou could think of no other words.

”Mm,” Tobias grunted, his expression revealing nothing.

Expecting as much, Lori Itou turned to the girl beside him. Very quickly, his heart skipped upon meeting her bright, violet eyes. One couldn't help but be amazed by such lovely eyes.

When he continued to observe her, he couldn't help but notice how young the girl looked. Not just Lori Itou, but the woman beside him also frowned at this sudden realization.

While Lori Itou was observing her, Mimi too was having her share of looking. Lori Itou was not young by any means; he was in his late fifties, coming near sixty. Despite this, his face only bore a few wrinkles. Like Tobias, he possessed dark thick brows and captivating ink colored eyes. However, rather than the usual emotionless coldness, his eyes held a bright liveliness.

Overall, he was quite attractive for someone his age.

In the process of admiring the Itou genes, Mimi noticed the shift in expressions on Lori Itou and the woman beside him. When she happened to take in the woman's features, Mimi guessed from the keen, icy look in her expression she was Tobias's mother – Vivian Itou. Although from what she heard from the media, the two divorced and she remarried to another man.

”Tobias, who is this?” Vivian was the first to ask, her eyes looking between Tobias and Mimi sharply.

Rather than answering in his stead, Mimi looked up at the tall handsome man and smiled softly. Tobias noticed the glint of tease hidden within the girl's eyes. He smiled before looking back at his mother.