From Past To Present, I Still Love You 98 His Warmth

"I'm okay. There's just an annoying thorn on my side."

Ji-ho's ears perked up. So was Minhyun going to play this type of game? He crossed his arms. There was no way he was going to back out of the challenge. "Hey Yoona, you know that almost kiss that happened? Did you know…"

Minhyun quickly put his arm around Ji-ho's neck. The tight grip almost choked the small boy. He sent a forced smile to Yoona. "He's such a funny child right?"

Making sure Yoona would not be able to hear, he whispered the next words into Ji-ho's ear. "If you say anything, you know what will happen. Are we clear?"

Ji-ho innocently blinked, his dark eye-lashes fluttering like a butterfly's. "As I was saying, I wish I was taller so I could do the same to you Yoona. Man, it was such a wonderful scene to look at"

Minhyun untangled his arm from Ji-ho's neck and proceeded to place his hands on his knees. Although Ji-ho's statement was better than revealing his feelings, there was a sour taste left in his mouth. He knew that a kid would never stand on an equal footing with him, but Ji-ho's words still made him annoyed.

Nobody except for this little twerp would say something like this to his date.

Yoona just nodded. Not noticing the strange air brewing between the two males. "How nice."

Ji-ho sent Minhyun a winning smirk.

Another reason to why Ji-ho was able to fool around with Minhyun without worry was due to Yoona's presence. She was able to make the President hold back from exploding.

Ji-ho was using it to his full advantage and enjoying it greatly.

After all, who else had the power to treat the MH CEO this way?

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In Yoona's hand was an expensive rosé.

Before the start of the auction, many waiters came around to accommodate to their needs. Minhyun had ordered two glasses for them while ordering water for Ji-ho.

The white-haired boy was not happy at all.

While Yoona sipped on her drink, the lights around began to dim. A small smile lit on her face. The show was about to start.

A single show light shined on the stage and the curtains moved to the sides, revealing a beautiful middle-aged woman. According to Ji-ho, she was a famous host that traveled all around the world for only the most exclusive auctions. With a elegant aura surrounding her, she stepped into the light and began to speak.

"Welcome. My name is Wendy Kim and it is my pleasure to hold the 43rd South Korea Elite Gala Auction," she greeted. The sparkles on her tight red dress shimmered against the light.

A boom of claps echoed through the room.

"This auction is going to be very special. The items we have for you today are all priceless objects that cannot be obtained through normal means. Some of the collections we have today are ancient artifacts from the Joseon time, jewelry made from the finest materials and craftsmanship, and paintings from the greatest artists of the past," she explained. "Now that I have finished my little introduction. Let the auction officially begin!"

The excitement among the crowd could not be controlled. Although it wasn't spoken allowed, many of the objects here were illegal to obtain outside. There were many pieces such as the artifacts that were supposed to be at the museums. Nobody in the audience cared though. They came here to get what they wanted. The government could not tell them what to do.

After all, the amount of politicians among the lower crowd made up a third.

Within the darkness, Yoona felt some weight upon her body. Minhyun was resting his arm around her shoulder. He was close enough for her to smell the light scent of cologne off his body.

She widened her eyes and looked around, confused for a moment, before looking at the man.

He acted as if he hadn't done anything.

Yoona let out a small giggle. The other advances that Minhyun made throughout the night were fueled by the fact that the Moon siblings may be watching. Yet this action was in the darkness, where nobody could really see them. The fact that he had his arm around her was a step towards their own relationship, not their revenge. He was showing his interest in her.

She snuggled more deeply into his body. The warmth surrounding him felt very safe and nice.

His body might beat her bed in comfort level.

Noticing Yoona's affection, Minhyun flashed a wide smile. It was hidden from sight, but if anyone were to see, they would faint. Genuine happiness rained from him. Nobody would've thought that this simple action would make him this way.

It wasn't about the intensity, but the heart.

"If there is anything that you want. Tell me okay?" Minhyun whispered.

He was willing to spend millions tonight for their plan and for Yoona's pleasure. Of course, knowing her personality, he knew that she wouldn't bid at all, but he decided to throw it out just in case.

"Okay."

Ji-ho glanced at the couple with a frown. Although they were in the darkness, since he was close, he could see what was going on.

There was a sense of longing in his heart. He wanted to be a part of this affection as well.

He grabbed Minhyun's arm, lifting it up, before snuggling into his body as well.

Minhyun wanted to push the youth off of him. After all, Ji-ho wasn't a child, he was sixteen years old! Two years from being an adult and a teenager. Why was he acting like this?

Yet, Minhyun could not push the boy off of him. Not because he liked Ji-ho but because he didn't want to disturb Yoona who was safely resting in his arms.

Chapter end