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Chapter 7: Temptation of a Challenge

Pride. Pride is probably the best way to convince a man to do anything. Especially to a man who's ego is as big as the universe.

Rebecca couldn't sleep much last night. Or, maybe she did sleep but had her mind trying to come up with ways to convince Kaiba to take up Pegasus' challenge. It was probably the only way to get Kaiba to realize his feelings for his shy secretary.

Rebecca stepped into the dragon's domain. Kaiba, who was busy typing on his computer, turned his piercing blue eyes at the blonde young woman.

"Mr. Kaiba," Rebecca said politely, "May I have a word with you?"

Kaiba raised an eyebrow. This, was indeed interesting. For as long as Rebecca had worked in Kaibacorp, Rebecca has never addressed the CEO as 'Mr. Kaiba'. It was something along the lines with, 'Kaiba', "The dragon himself" but never a 'Mr'. It was never a 'Mr.' Something was up, that was all Kaiba could come up with.

Kaiba decided it was best not to act too interested, if he appeared interested it would be almost as if he was giving in to whatever Rebecca wanted from him.

"You have three minutes," Kaiba muttered. His eyes never left the computer screen.

Rebecca felt a ray of hope. Three minutes was probably all she needed. This is her chance! She took a deep breath.

"Mr. Kaiba…" She began, trying to keep her voice even and cool, "I think you should definitely take Pegasus' heritance."

She paused, waiting for Kaiba to react, but he didn't. So she continued. "Because…if you don't you're letting Pegasus win. I may…understand why you don't want to do it…but…"

Kaiba straightened himself in his chair, "And what makes you think I'm going to do what you say?" he asked, "Last time I've checked this is none of your concern. That was the matter between me and Pegasus."

Despite the fact that Rebecca knew he was going to respond like this she couldn't help but to wish to strangle him. "And that's exactly what I'm saying, Mr. Kaiba!" she said, "You're Seto Kaiba! The man who never backs down from anything! If anyone can take Pegasus' inheritance it's you, Mr. Kaiba!"

Yes! The best way to convince an egomaniac to take on something is to tell them what they want to hear: that they are the best.

Rebecca gave herself a mental high five as she saw Kaiba smirk and say, "True, I don't need to be reminded of how great I am,"

"But there's the fact that it could all be Pegasus' way of trying to get back at me. For all I know, he could have been lying about the fact that he's dying." He pointed out.

"Even if he is, you can still take his challenge!" Rebecca cried, "All Pegasus is asking is for one simple marriage. I mean, who in the world wouldn't want to marry you?!" As Rebecca said this she couldn't help but to think, anyone who's insane, that's who.

Kaiba's eyes caught Rebecca's eyes for a moment. "I see…" he said after a few moments.

He turned back to his computer, "Three minutes is up," he said.

Rebecca nodded, bowed and left the office.

As Rebecca came out of the CEO's office, she spotted Shizuka looking up at her. Rebecca couldn't help but to wink at her and give her the stereotypical American thumbs up. Shizuka gave her a puzzled look.

Kaiba reclined back into his chair, his mind going back on what Rebecca had said earlier…

"... who in the world wouldn't want to marry you?!"

Kaiba had no intention whatsoever to take up Rebecca's advice. After all, that girl has no idea what he and Mokuba had gone through under that man. No, it wasn't because Kaiba is afraid. No, Kaiba isn't afraid of anyone. He doesn't want Mokuba to get hurt again…or think that Kaiba thinks less of him, and accept the challenge without considering Mokuba's feelings.

No, he wasn't going to do it. Kaiba will give up his ego for his brother. But still

"…who in the world wouldn't want to marry you?!"

He'll be damned if her ever admit it…but Rebecca's right. Who wouldn't want to marry the great Seto Kaiba? If he wanted, he could easily snap his fingers and a random woman on the street would marry him in an instant. This hardly would be a challenge. What was Pegasus' thinking?

That also could be a problem. Anyone could marry Kaiba, and that's what bugged him. Anyone could marry him and he knew it would only be for his money, his fame, his deck or just his appearance.

Happy, genuine marriage. Pegasus had said, right? That's exactly the problem. Anyone Kaiba randomly picks wouldn't like him for real, not for himself. But for his title and that's exactly what Pegasus have known all along. Kaiba mentally cursed.

Pegasus, you clever bastard. He knew all along that this would happen! That's why it was a challenge in the first place! Could this be…could the sick, twisted motive behind Pegasus' challenge?! Without a doubt, it was.

Pegasus you rotten bastard.

What if he wasn't 'Seto Kaiba'? What if he was someone totally different? Kaiba shook his head, impossible. He is easily the most recognizable man on the planet. Nobody will be fooled by his façade. He couldn't help but to wonder though…who will like him for not being himself? Could there ever be a person who can just like him as Seto Kaiba. Seto Kaiba, not as Japan's top duelist, not as the CEO of Kaibacorp. Just him, just Seto Kaiba. Could he easily seduce a woman without using his title, his fame or fortune?

He can, and he could.

Kaiba shook his head again. No, he promised himself he wasn't going to take up the challenge. This is for Mokuba. Still…this temptation of a single thought sent chills up his spine. Oh, how he yearned to take up this game! Kaiba clenched his fist.

Mokuba waited patiently for Rebecca to return to his office. Once she stepped inside, the VP rolled his eyes, "Just what in the world took you so long?" he asked.

Rebecca shrugged, "Who knew? There was actually a long line at the restroom." She replied.

Mokuba gave her an incredulous look, "What? We're the toilets clogged or what?" he said sarcastically.

"Indeed it was, Mokuba," Rebecca replied not noticing the tone of sarcasm on her supervisor's voice.

"You went to see my brother," Mokuba muttered darkly, "Didn't you?"

Rebecca took a file from Mokuba's desk and began to head out the door.

"You have no idea what that man's done to me and my brother," Mokuba said.

Rebecca turned around. Mokuba slammed his fist on his desk, "Of-of all the people…"His breath wavered, "I'd thought you'd be the first to understand…"

Rebecca felt a prang of guilt hit her chest. How could she have forgotten? How could she have been so insensitive and forgotten Mokuba's feelings?

"I'm…"Rebecca began softly, but Mokuba cut her off, "Nevermind," he said coldly.

Rebecca felt bad, she's done enough. She left the office.

Kaiba glanced at his cell, he hesitated. He glanced at the number he found on the internet. Kaiba felt a weight come upon him, he knew, that this wasn't a good idea. He could see all sorts of problems that will later come up the surface. Yet this is possibly the only way to go, to find out. The temptation of the challenge was to great for him to avoid. It's been decided, he began to dial.

Yep, I think this is exactly where I'm going with this. Yep, it seems like the right thing to do. Oh, I can't wait to see everyone's reactions when you see what I have in store! Can you all guess what it is? I bet you already know. Anyways, read and review! :D