The Small Fight

After talking to Alexander, Matthew fell into deep thought while holding his chin. He sat comfortably on the couch.

"If the real Victor will meet my daughter again, for sure my wife and her ex-lover will meet again. I will not allow it. What if they will discover what I did in the past?"

He began to create an idea in order to prevent it.

"That's final." He stood up and went to the ballroom where the party took place.

Since no one knows who is the CEO of E.M.Fashion, they all expect that she sent a proxy, or at least sent an inspiring message because this so-called small gathering is the talk of the City, but only chosen media is allowed to enter.

"Hi, Esmeralda." The CEO of the MB group greeted her. He is handsome, just like Victor but has a playboy look. At one glance, he was attracted to Esmeralda. He decided to attend the party , thinking that the famous mysterious CEO will also attend, but he was frustrated. So he just turned around to look for a gorgeous lady to hook on, and luckily, he spotted Esmeralda, the ordinary but beautiful daughter of the host, Matthew Martin, and his wife Christine, his mother's best friend. This family is not as wealthy as them, but they are living in a chateau, and he can able to invite all the prominent men and their wives to his banquet. So he thought that they might be as rich as them.

"Oh hi..." She does not know how to address him since she forgot what's his name. He just remembers his face.

"Michael.. call me Michael.." with a smile plastered on his face, he reached out to shake Esmeralda's hands. However, a large palm shook his hand instead.

"Glad to meet you, Michael. I'm Victor, her fiancé."

Michael was disappointed since he did not notice the man standing right beside Esmeralda.

He ignored him and continued to chat with Esmeralda.

"So you are engaged already."

"Yes, thank you for attending this party. I remember you. My mom and your mom were best friends. By the way, who's with you?"

" Well, I did not bring anyone with me today because I was expecting the CEO of E.M.Fashion. I really want to meet her and get to know her. But unfortunately, she turned down your invitation I guess?"

" Oh, I see! Actually, she just sent me a best wishes card." She showed him a golden card with embossed greetings. She was prepared at times like this.

Michael took the card and carefully inspected it.

"She's really wealthy. This is actually real gold." He is an expert on the gem because their family has a gold mining company and a jewelry store.

"The mysterious CEO is unreachable. Perhaps I will just stop dreaming to get close to her."

When Victor saw it, he started to doubt the information given to him. If this woman is really the famous but mysterious owner of the company, she should have revealed herself because this man before them is a friend of their family.

His wandering mind was interrupted by Matthew.

"Esmeralda Hija, may I borrow your boyfriend for a minute please."

Esmeralda looked into Victor's eyes asking permission. As if saying, " Is it okay if Dad will talk to you? Don't worry he is nice." Victor just smiled at her, kissed her on the cheek, and then followed her dad.

Matthew leads his future son-in-law to his study room.

"As you already know, I am Esmeralda's father." He said as they both sat on the elegant couch. In front of them is a Swarovski coffee table. Victor saw a laptop placed on it. He wonders what this old man wants to tell him.

"And I just want to know, who are you exactly." He leisurely turned on the laptop while talking to Victor calmly and in a relaxed manner. A video played, and it amazed Victor. Why do this old man have a clip of him in the surgery?

Thinking that this old man has efficient men scattered around the country, he thought that he can not hide anymore. So he created another story about why he ended up in the situation right now.

"I see. Okay, let us make an agreement then. This is just between you and me, is that clear?"

" Yes Sir." He said while he stare back at him like he is an equal to him. They are both the master in their own territory, the underworld.

Meanwhile, Michael is very attracted to Esme. He dropped his dream about the mysterious CEO. He planned to snatch Esme from her boyfriend, anyway, they are not married yet.

He danced with her while her boyfriend was talking to her father upstairs.

"Michael, thank you for the attention. However, I love my boyfriend. And we will be engaged soon. "

" It's okay, you are not married yet. I still have a chance. I love you." He said while looking at her seductively, drawing her body close to him while they dance.

"Stop dreaming Michael, how come you say you love me? You only saw me now after many years.?" She replied while trying to distance herself from him.

"You wonder why? Well, to be honest with you. we are adults so please understand. Just looking at your luscious lips makes my something down there bulge." He pervertly gazes at her to see her reaction. She blushed. Michael was very satisfied. He knows now that this woman in his arms is inexperienced, still a virgin. So he was attracted even more. He lowered his lips to kiss her.

Victor was surprised by the scene before him when he returned to where Esmeralda is.

Michael's back was facing him, however, he recognized the woman he is dancing with. They seem like kissing.

In a split second, Victor pulled him away from her and then gave him a strong punch. This made the guests wonder who this man really is, to have the audacity to punch the CEO of MB Group.

Esmeralda embraced Victor to stop him from attacking Michael.

"Who do you think you are huh?!" Michael angrily spat blood while he is attempting to stand up and punch him back. The moment he stood up, he received another blow, and this time it was followed by a strong kick which made him lay motionless on the ground.

Esmeralda was just like a piece of paper that was lifted by him while fighting.

"Put me down, Victor!" Esmeralda struggled and started to get pissed at him

Michaels's bodyguards were shocked and readied themselves to attack him at once, but Matthew's men stopped them.

"Everyone, I'm sorry for the mess my future son-in-law created. Perhaps he has a reason. Please let him off for my sake. Thank you.

"No, this is unfair to our Boss. He must pay! Or we can have a duel together." The master Bodyguard suggested. Victor just stood there listening as if he was not involved.

Matthew looked at Esmeralda to see her reaction. He got excited to see the ability of this man. So he wished that Victor will agree. But Esmeralda refused.

"No Dad, please. " She wonder why all of a sudden, her father's attitude changed. What was their agreement?