Corporate Prince

Chapter 16 Clash

"Now remember, no slouching, grandpa hates that. Also, mind the way you speak, be polite—" Hikari ranted.

Seto interrupted him, "I get it. You've gone over this multiple times."

Hikari straightened his shirt and smoothed down his hair as he looked to the front of his house. Hikari tried to brush lint off Seto's suit, but he smacked his hand away. Hikari snapped at him, "This isn't a business deal. You can't just over power my grandpa. So really, please, mind your manners."

I don't overpower my deals either... well not all of them. Seto gave up on saying anymore and let Hikari lead the way to the house. Timidly Hikari unlocked the door and let Seto in. He led the way to the dining room where he could hear voices. He recognized one as Ana's father. When they entered the dining room, he took in the situation. Ana's mother and father were sitting on one side, her sister was sitting at the head and an old stiff man was sitting at the other end. His eyes fell onto Ana who was sitting next to a young man in a business suit with well-kept hair, a tiny mouth too small for his own face and dark brown eyes. He seemed to converse with Ana's parents freely. Ana had her head bowed, her hands in her lap and looked a little queasy.

It took everything he had not to walk over there, grab the man by the collar and chuck him out of his seat. Ana's mother noticed them and gasped when she saw Seto. Her sister's mouth also dropped open.

"Kaiba-san?" Ana's father stood looking confused and walked over to him. "Well, this is a pleasant surprise. I didn't know that you and Hikari knew each other? What's the reason for your sudden visit?"

"O-o-oh, um, well..." Hikari stuttered and Seto noticed Ana shot him a glare when no one was looking her way.

"Ana introduced us. It's good to see you again, Sakurai-san." Kaiba put on his best businessman smile and bowed politely.

Ana's father's eyes lit up. "Oh, how wonderful! It's good that you and Ana have become friends."

"Friends?" Seto kept his smile fixed on his face. "We're dating."

The room grew quiet and Hikari looked ready to pass out. Ana's father' seemed to choke on nothing and he shot a concerned glance at the young man who looked surprised and amused. Slowly, her father turned to the old man at the head of the table who was scrutinizing him. Seto could tell that he was looking at his body, and it took everything he had not to lose his businessman smile. He's not going to demand I take off my clothes too, is he? He seemed satisfied with his inspection though and stood up.

The old man walked around the table and pushed Ana's father out of the way. Even though Seto towered over the man, he could still feel the power emanating from him.

"I'm Sakurai Dai, you'll call me Dai," he forcefully introduced himself.

The young man stood up from the table looking a little uncomfortable, but Dai ignored him and turned to Ana. He asked, "Is it true that you two have been dating?"

Ana nodded slowly. He turned back to Kaiba and eyed his face this time. "Hmm."

"Dai-sama," the young man interjected, smiling nervously. He glanced at Seto and shot him a dirty look. "May I ask what's going on?"

"No, you may not. Come with me, boy." Dai demanded of Seto and headed out a glass sliding door that led outside.

Seto glanced at Hikari, who nodded. He held back a sigh and followed the old man. There were out door sandals outside the door. He slipped those on and followed the old man up to a dojo. He removed the sandals at the entrance and walked in. The polished wooden floor shined spotlessly and a alter with an old woman's portrait at the head of the dojo gave the place a more somber feeling. So, this is where Ana practices.