"That was a close duel."

The CEO smirked, blue eyes crackling with energy as the arena shut down. "Spare me the victory speech, Yugi. It's only a matter of time before I defeat you and reclaim my place on top, so enjoy this moment."

"Ain't ya never heard of humility in defeat?"

Kaiba's gaze cooled several degrees as he redirected it to Joey, whose stomach jolted as their eyes met.

"No one gave you permission to speak, Mutt," Kaiba dismissed, turning and walking away.

"Prick," Joey muttered, ignoring the way his pulse fluttered when Kaiba glanced back at him, smirking.