Everyone was rushing in the big house near the woods. Men were talking angrily in the living room while a young girl cried desperately in her room. No one could listen to her sorrows; they were too busy trying to manage the whole stressful situation. She found herself helpless; there was nothing she could really do about anything. Suddenly a familiar face entered the room and lifted her up.

- Prepare your luggage. You're leaving Isabelle- the man that just entered said to the confused sobbing girl

- Where? I ain't leaving my father, Jack-

- It's not safe here for you anymore. You must go. We are going to take care of everything.

- I can't Jack- she started to cry even more

- Sure you can. Listen to me Isabelle. If you stay you're going to get yourself killed. You saw what happened to your brother, didn't you?-

The girl just nodded slowly

Then you know why you have to go-

She remained silent for a few seconds and questioned the man again about her destination

Where am I going, Jack?

Japan -

But it's in the other side of the country! How will I have news about you all?

You won't. The farther the better. When this whole thing is over, we'll send for you.-

Where am I going to stay? I don't know anyone there?

Don't worry about it. Max is taking care about it.

Another day at Kaiba Corp, and the young CEO was busy as usual. Lots of papers to be checked waited for Seto Kaiba impatiently over his desk, but he couldn't do more than ignore them. He had something more important to do. His homework. As soon as he was done with the logarithms he would start with his company's duties.

A ringing phone interrupted his concentration.

"What the hell they want now"- he thought. He wasn't expecting anyone or had any appointments

What is it?- He said answering the phone

Uhh.. Mr Kaiba. There's a man out here who wants to see you. He doesn't have an appointment but he assures it's important- his secretary informed

Important for him, but not for me. I'm busy. Don't you dare bother me again- he threatened hanging up the phone to the woman

He intended to continue with what he was doing when the phone started ringing again. It was starting to annoy him.

What do you want now?-

I'm sorry to bother you again sir. But this man here says he's got some business with Mr. Gozaburo Kaiba

Didn't you tell him he's dead?

I did, sir. But he insists this concerns you and the company-

The young CEO thought about what the woman just said for a minute, until he finally decided to receive the man.

-Send him in-

The door opened and a tall brunette man entered carrying a dark briefcase. He extended his right hand in order to greet the young man who was sitting behind the desk, but he did not do more than tell him to seat.

Telle me what's brought you here- Kaiba started

Let me introduce myself first, Mr Kaiba. My name is Maximo Carousini. I've come here as a request from my client- said the man calmly

And that will be?- the CEO interrupted

A good friend of your father.

Foster father- Kaiba corrected the man

Foster father, I apologize-

Go on-

As you must know, my client helped many times your foster father, Gozaburo Kaiba, to build this company. He took care about any problem of any kind he could have. My client did a lot for Mr. Kaiba, so as well he owed him a lot.

Are you trying to charge his debts on me here?-

You've misunderstood me. When your foster father needed a favor, my client didn't doubt on doing it. Now, the time to show him the same generosity has come.

Well let me tell you that Gozaburo's debts are Gozaburo's debts, and he's dead, so I don't have anything to do with that-

You don't understand Mr Kaiba…-

There's nothing I have to understand. I don't owe anything to your client, whoever he is. I don't have any reason to keep listening to you.

Mr. Kaiba. I can see your point. But there's something you must know. My client will be very pleased if you do this favor to him

I don't need anything from anyone. If you don't mind I have more important things to do now-

Mr. Kaiba I've trying to do this in a good way, but you don't want to listen. Let me show you something-

The man put his briefcase on the desk and took out a laptop. He typed something and then showed some graphics to Kaiba.

- As you can see, Monde, Illusions, SLS and Fizz corporations are buying Kaiba Corp's stocks. These are multinational companies. Not only Japan's but from other countries also. All of them are very pleased in helping my client to buy your company if you refuse to do what I will ask you to do. I heard this happened to you once. I don't think you want this to happen again.

Kaiba just growled incredibly angry. He couldn't believe he was being threatened by a stranger. He could notice by the graphics he had shown him he was saying the truth. Those companies were buying. And it certainly had happened to him already. He wasn't going to let that occur again, and as much as he didn't want to surrender to this man, he couldn't risk his company.

- What's your client damn request?- Kaiba said trying to hold himself

- I thought you wouldn't ask. The life on my client's daughter is in danger. She needs a place to stay until everything is fixed.

- So I am hotel now?-

- You understand that your company in pending on your decision, don't you?

Kaiba growled again as a response

- Her name is Isabelle Corleone. You will be picking her up at the airport tomorrow's afternoon at 15:45 pm. – the man said as he gave him a picture of the girl in concern – This picture will help you recognize her – he remained silent for a while and then continued – I must emphasize that nothing can happen to her. Not a scratch, or you'll be losing everything Mr. Kaiba- the man stoop up and walked to the door leaving Kaiba totally upset.

He couldn't believe he had been forced to take some girl into his house. He was Seto Kaiba, the great CEO of Kaiba Corp, the one who gave the orders, not receive them. What was happening? Soon everyone would come to this office and threaten to take away his company from him in order to get something.

He looked at the picture and could see a red haired girl with deep green eyes barely smiling. He could not deny she was beautiful indeed, but that wouldn't mean he was going to be nice to her.

- I'm eager to meet you Corleone- said to the pictures while he did what he uses to, smirk .