Chapter 6:
"Are you out you're f****ing mind Kaiba!? You're getting married!?" Joey Wheeler's grating Brooklyn accent demanded to know.
"Took the words right out of my mouth Joey," Tristian said equally boggled.
"Seriously Kaiba, is this a trick?" Ryou's composed British voice inquired.
Yugi nervously looked to each of his friends and put his hands up to stop them. "C'mon guys, stop it. Kaiba clearly doesn't want to talk about it now."
Tea, ever the nosey one, squared her hands on her hips and glared at the young billionaire. "What sneaky game are you playin at now Kaiba? I know you're not the romantic type. So spill it, what the hell happened to you? Your company going out of business?"
Upon hearing that, the media and press surrounded Seto.
"Mr. Kaiba, is it true? You're going under?"
"Mr. Kaiba, what's the scoop on your company's finances?"
"Mr. Kaiba, Mr. Kaiba, Mr. Kaiba!"
Seto's face darkened dangerously. How he wanted to tear those fools apart. Especially that obnoxious girl and her friendship speeches.
"Yeah, Kaiba, tell us what's really goin on here!" Joey thrust his index finger at the fuming man.
"Oh Wheeler, this is one of the many perks of my life. I do not have to answer to the likes of you." Seto stated icily.
Hating to be reprimanded by the CEO, Joey shoved his way through the crowd and got in the other's face. The cameras rolled and snapped photos all around. Joey continued.
"You're up to no good Kaiba. What are you gonnado? Lead this girl on and then dump her when you're finished?"
Seto's fists clenched at his sides. Olivia, who had been observing the ordeal, did not enjoy how this blond thug spoke to her "fiancé." She was all for a cruel joke now and then, but to publically embarrass a man of high standing like Seto was not something she tolerated. Fiancé or not, Seto did not deserve such treatment. So, standing tall, she intervened.
Placing her hand between the chests of Seto and Joey, Olivia firmly shoved the blond back a few steps. The blond blinked. In front of Seto stood Olivia, irritated and in no mood for discussions. Joey saw the amber pools smolder threateningly, taking the appearance that Seto was too dignified to show.
"I do not know you, nor do I give the slightest inclination to care. I do not appreciate you and your friend's disrespect towards Seto. If you have complaints, I suggest you take it up with him personally in lieu of making yourselves look like rowdy delinquents. Seto Kaiba is my fiancé and his reasoning is of no concern to you. If you ever pull a stunt such as this again, I shall make sure you all will suffer the ramifications of this harassment."
The media and press continued with their personal invasion, eagerly snatching at the information like starved wolves.
"Seems you got a winner here Mr. Kaiba. Better watch out or she'll be Kaiba Corp.'s president."
The crowd laughed in agreement.
Seeing the bewildered look on Joey's face, as well as from the other four, Seto drank in the humiliation Olivia caused them. Yet again, the roller-coaster ride of wanting her overcame him. She intunely said what he could not for risk of his character. A sense of pride and loyalty filled his chest and he wrapped an arm around her in "loving" thanks.
"It seems I have. And I think my fiancée would make a formidable addition to Kaiba Corp."
Shooting the group a superior glare, the couple parted and returned to the seclusion of the limousine.