Everyone who heard Eli's words immediately furrowed their brows, a hidden gloominess instantly forming in their hearts.
The previous harmonious air soon turned bitter and cold as everyone soon became silent.
Why was Eli inviting Mimi to the party?
She hadn't lifted a finger since she's been here! What right did she naturally have to go to the celebration party for all of those who worked hard?
All the tech employees couldn't help but express their apparent displeasure towards the foolish idea of Mimi coming to the celebration party.
Senior Su, who stood in the back, also couldn't help but feel conflicted towards Eli's words. Her sharp noble brows furrowed, a hidden frown deeply forming on her face. She couldn't help but feel slightly down as she noticed Eli's kind attitude towards Mimi.
Her porcelain hands unintentionally clenched into fists, instantly causing them to redden.
Even when she was slacking off and performing horribly, he hadn't fired her or spoken to her about it. All of this seemed unfair to her.
Unlike a majority of the employees who planned to stay silent, a few were too displeased to keep in their emotions.
"Mr. Sato, surely you're joking?" An employee frowned. "She hasn't achieved a single thing since she's been here! What right does she typically have to attend the party?"
"Exactly, she's nothing but a spoiled freeloader, why should she come?" Another voiced with deep disgust in their eyes as they looked accusingly at Mimi.
As the employes voiced their opinions on the matter, Eli couldn't help but frown impatiently at their harsh words towards Mimi.
They truly were all too blinded by their contempt to perceive the truth it seems...
...
A few weeks ago, late in the day after everyone had headed home, Mimi had suddenly entered his office.
"Mr. Sato here are the recent codes and data from the past month," Gothic Mimi said dully while slamming a large stack of documents on his desk.
Eli stared wide-eyed at the pile of papers on his desk, his gaze then looking up to stare at the black clothed girl who had indifferently stood in front of his desk.
"It also includes changes in stock numbers. I've also noticed a few old bugs in the system, so I upgraded. Everyone received a new upgrade this last month. The new system will improve their ability to detect advanced codes and bugs." Mimi spoke all at once, not once taking in a breath of air.
Once she had finished speaking, she had once again remained quiet and dull with her violet eyes covered in dark mascara staring blankly at Eli.
While Mimi seemed quiet and indifferent on the outside, internally she was laughing up a storm of mischievous giggles.
Ah, his expression was much too fun! All her hard work was all worth seeing the man's stunned wide-eyed expression.
Beaming happily on the inside, Mimi continued to place on her cold indifferent act.
Eli, on the other hand, wasn't able to properly hide his disbelief as he listened to Mimi's word for word. It was all too astonishing!
One day she's not performing an ounce of work, the next she hands him months of work in the last week not to mention creating a brand new system for their entire department!
The insane speed and ability the girl possessed was too much for one to processes.
She was most definitely a genius!
All of a sudden, Eli laughed uncontrollably a wide smile spread across his lips. After a few minutes, he stares radiantly at the girl in front of him.
"I have to say, Mimi, you are undoubtedly one fascinating young girl." Eli chuckled amusedly.
Shrugging her dainty shoulders, Mimi speaks candidly. "I get told that a lot."
Laughing once more, Eli shakes his head with a heartfelt sigh.
"If you don't mind me asking, how come you've hidden these abilities?" Eli smiled curiously.
In direct response, Mimi remained silent a hidden light flashing beneath her short hair. Mimi stares at Eli with an unreadable expression. However, a trace of wickedness could be detected in her violet eyes.
"It's more fun that way," She smirked playfully.
For the first time, Eli couldn't help but sincerely admire the young girl before him. No wonder Tobias bore such a rare interest in the gothic young girl. She truly was one of a kind.
"I reasonably hope Mr. Sato can keep today's events a secret. I naturally prefer to work quietly." Mimi said humbly, once more placing on her dull expression.
Flashing his eyes rapidly, a wide grin curls up on his lips.
"Of course, you have my word," He chuckled lightly.
"En," Mimi nodded before heading out of his office without any more words.
...
Recalling that day, Eli couldn't help but sigh hopelessly at the employee's attitude. However, he also couldn't be too hard on them.
After all, even himself didn't realize the girl's hidden talent until she revealed it to him.
However, that didn't mean he'd allow them to speak disdainfully towards her. They as her seniors should express much more respect towards someone as young as her.
Just as Eli was about to speak, a youthful unemotional voice suddenly spoke.
"Sorry to disappoint, but I don't plan on going," Mimi said icily.
The tense air immediately turned warm once more towards her words, a few smiles and sighs of relief spreading around the room.
Hpmh! At least someone knows when they're unwanted!
The uneasy feeling within Senior Su's heart finally eased as her furrowed brows relaxed - an unreadable expression on her face.
"Mimi..." Eli began but was cut off by the girl's indifferent voice.
"If that's all I'm going to excuse myself. The documents you needed are on the printer if you need them." She said before walking out of the room.
As everyone keenly watched Mimi willingly leave, they had all assumed she was either pissed or down because of her colleague's previous words justly claiming their dislike towards her.
But what could she reasonably expect? Genuine kindness was rightfully earned, not just simply given away for free!
Before long, everyone instantly began chatting about the celebration party. While everyone spoke enthusiastically Jinny, who had stood next to Senior stared vacantly at the direction Mimi took off in.
Abruptly she darts towards the door.
"Jinny?" Senior Su said slightly surprised by Jinny's abrupt actions.
Turning around flustered, Jinny smiles sheepishly. "Ah, I have to go to the restroom. All this excitement got me a little too excited you know? I'll be right back!"
Following her words, the petite woman immediately ran away.
Senior Su rose a curious brow but merely chuckled at the woman's adorable actions.
Guess she had to go to the bathroom really bad.
...
A few feet away from the tech department was a white-walled broad hallway, pressing up against the wall was a tall vending machine. The figure of a dark dressed girl could be seen as her head was slightly lowered staring at her palm.
Those who were to see her would shudder due to the icy and dark aura surrounding her.
Standing in front of the vending machine with a set of coins her hand was none other than Mimi.
The visible edges of her short hair were dyed a rosy hot pink - a loose strand gently falling in front of her youthful face.
Argh! Who the hell invented such a difficult invention! All she wanted was a damn snack yet the machine consisted of so many buttons that even a computer genius like Mimi suffered a headache.
While Mimi was lost in thought, she hadn't perceived the delicate sound of footsteps entering her direction.
"Ah, you have to use the companies code to acquire that," The gentle sound of a woman's mellow voice spoke out.
Breaking out of her trance, Mimi calmly shifts her intent gaze towards the voice. Standing beside her with slight grizzled pixie cut hair and deep dewy brown eyes, was Jinny Ming.