Chapter 91 - Family (1/2)

"I came here on behalf of your future in-laws," Suzuki Daizo informed his nephew with a voice that rang with authority.

"Oh? I didn't know you were that close to my future in-laws, to be doing things on their behalf."

The mocking tune had returned in Aki's voice. He already had an idea what this old man was trying to do. Years ago, before his parents died, this man had pressured his father and mother into accepting an engagement between Aki and the daughter of Daizo's friend, the owner of the company where he worked at now: Axis Corporation.

"Of course, I'm the one who set it up, after all," the man said proudly, which made Aki's eyes turn into slits.

"It's amazing because my girlfriend's parent doesn't even know you," he scoffed, and he watched as Daizo stiffened.

"Who are you talking about?" the old man demanded. Of course, he knew Aki's fiancée. It was arranged by him.

"My in-law, of course. I only have one," Aki deadpanned, making the other angry. "Were you talking about someone else?"

"I'm talking about the Makis. Maki Yuuka is your fiancée," Daizo snapped, and Aki snorted.

"I don't know any Maki-whats-her-name," Suzuki Aki stated firmly, making the other's anger increase, his face turning purple.

The others who were with Aki bowed their heads as they tried to hide their sniggers, except for Asou who regarded the two Suzuki men with worry. They were well aware of the beef between uncle and nephew. When the Suzuki Couple died, Suzuki Daizo stormed his way into Aki's and Ara's lives, trying to take over both the company and the younger Suzuki sibling.

Since Suzuki Raiden was a company built by Suzuki Akihiko, and not something inherited from their grandparents, Suzuki Daizo was not able to do anything when Aki, who was already twenty-two around that time, fought him over their inheritance and Ara's custody.

"Then you should since you're already at the correct age when you and Yuuka could marry. You've been engaged for years," Suzuki Daizo was adamant about this. "Your parents even agreed to this match."

"My parents are gone. They have no power over who I want to marry – much less you."

Suzuki Aki's tone had turned dangerously low. If this dragged on, there was a big chance there would be blood spilled. Asou Chiaki, who recognized that tone unconsciously reached out and grabbed Aki's arm, a habit she had when they were younger and both attending the public pre-school.

"President…" she called out, and Aki's face cleared as he turned to his secretary.

Seeing that, Suzuki Daizo's face became severe as he glared at the girl. "Is this the woman you're talking about? Amazing how you even bring your flings to important conferences."

Hearing his words, Aki's anger returned. "It's amazing how you're even here when you didn't bring your brain."

"Y-you…"