The Incredible Anderson Denfield: path to power

03

"Seems he's around." The excitement in her voice stung Anderson, a sharp reminder of how quickly she had moved on.

She looked at Anderson one last time, without a symptom of regret.

"Bye," she said, almost casually, as if they were parting after a trivial argument.

Without another word, she opened the door and exited the room,

Anderson stood there, watching. His heart ached, not just from the betrayal but from the realization that this was truly the end. The woman he had loved, the life they had built together, had all been swept away in a matter of moments.

As he lowered his gaze to the divorce papers on the table, a flood of memories rushed back—the little happy times, the shared dreams, the forever wishes that now felt like a lifetime ago.

He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath as if to cleanse himself of the last few painful moments.

He opened his eyes and walked out of the room without taking another glance back.

As he stepped outside, the warm rays of the morning sun greeted him with a comforting warmth.

He smiled and walked a few steps when his phone rang. He reached into his pocket and answered, his voice steady and calm. "Yes, bring them here, I'm waiting" he said in a different but confident tone.

It was not up to a minute when four black Lamborghinis drove out from nowhere and stopped before the Ellington villa

About twenty men dressed in black suits rushed out from the car to where he stood, forming a straight line.

They all bowed and greeted him well

" Welcome Boss. Mr Eduardo sent us here to receive you! "They said, greeting him properly.

He smiled with a gentle nod as he acknowledged their presence.

People around stopped to watch the impressive display of wealth happening before their eyes.

They figured he must be someone important and kept wondering who he was.

The car door opened again and a young lady in a pretty blue dress came down.

" Good morning, Mr Denfield" she smiled gently as she walked closer to him.

Anderson smiled as he watched her approach.

He was quite surprised to see her as he wasn't expecting her.

She was his father's secretary and it's been years since he last saw her.

" Ahh, Cassanova. What are you doing here? It's so nice to see you. " He brightened, taking his hand to his chin.

" Actually, your father heard you of your arrival in Bedford City and he is desperate to see you " she said.

Anderson chuckled quietly.

He had been expecting this since he had Eduardo make the announcement two days ago.

He chuckled.

" Fine, let's go. People are staring to gather." He said and bent into the car.

Casanova, noticing this, got into the car after him and the men followed suit.

This stunned the guards at the estate entrance as they had always known him to be someone with no value.

As the car moved under their feet , Anderson turned to her with a smile.

" He must be soo up in arms with me, haha" he laughed shortly

Casanova nodded.

" Yeah, do you know the kind of trouble he had to go through to find your location? He had to force it out of Eduardo's mouth before we could find you. Don't tell me you're getting cold feet about seeing him? Eagle Eye."

" How dare you mention that! " he shouted with his voice slightly raised.

" Ohh, I'm sorry" she covered her mouth with both hands, realizing her mistake.

He relaxed back, calming his breath, allowing silence to dominate the ride.

Few minutes later, Anderson sat in an opulent beautiful living room waiting.

His eyes moved through the classic statues and expensive sculptures placed in significant points of the room.

A smile drew at the corner of his lips as he checked his wristwatch.

His father loved to keep people waiting.

Guess some things never change.

Some minutes later, Mr Denfield came out of one of the rooms with a smile, there was a file in his hand.

He sat down facing him.

" Anderson, it's been ages. Glad you honoured my call and decided to show up " he said while dropping his phone on the table.

" It's alright, Dad. Just been busy, you know." Anderson replied.

Mr Denfield smiled and picked his file, going through it.

" Hmm," he cleared his throat while looking up from his file.

" Anderson, there will be a financial planning conference this afternoon at one of our top establishment and I need you to be there in my place." He said then scanned Anderson's eyes for any sign of emotion.

" What time?"

" Casanova will text you the details before you leave, I hope you are ready"

" Yes, I still have time to spare. You don't have to worry. Is there anything else? "

Mr Denfield dropped his file.

" That's all for now, and while you're in town, make time to visit your grandma, she has been asking about you a lot lately"

Anderson smiled and got up.

" I will, father. As soon as I'm less busy."

" That will be all, and I do hope you are going to be here for a while." He asked him and Anderson nodded gently.

" The driver will take you there"

" Okay, father. I'll take my leave now" Anderson replied and walked out.

As soon as he stepped out, he got into a waiting car, and it drove out of the estate.

The guards saluted the car on its way out.

Anderson relaxed comfortably on the neck rest when his phone beeped.

He opened it.

* Megafield Corporation.

2 pm.

*

At the same time, his phone rang.

" Boss! " A man's joyful voice came from the other side as he picked.

" Eduardo " Anderson smiled back.

" Sire, I've really missed you. I'm so glad you're back. I've been managing the assets under your name worth trillions and the eighty companies well and I'm happy it flourished greatly in my care. Now you're fully here, I'll be moving everything back to your name "Eduardo said.

" Chill. Hold on to them for a while, I don't think I'm ready to manage such stress for now."

The voice let out a sigh

" She really hurt you badly, huh. She's been messing with your emotions, Boss. Should I cut off our company partnership with her?"

He had told Eduardo to secretly help Ashley's company for the past three years. It was because of him, she got to where she was today and she may never know it.

Her becoming one of Bedford City's top magnates won't have become a reality but a far fetched dream. And yet, She took it all for granted.

" Not now, let her be." Anderson answered calmly.

He didn't feel anything towards her but didn't want to make her lose all her hard work.

The least he could do is make sure she's never getting help from him in any way, ever again.

" Got it, Boss. How long are you planning on staying here? Should I make a reservation? "

" I'll be here for a while and I'm trying to avoid public places so I think you can prepare one of my penthouse instead."

" Ok, Boss."

" Good, I just sent you a text, I've to be there before 2 pm for a meeting. Can you give me the details?"

" Ohhh, Megafield Corporation? It is the biggest company in Bedford City and has a net worth of 40 billion. And it is just one of the seven companies your father put in your name, here in Bedford City. I'll send their details over."

Anderson smiled as he remembered.

" Megafield Corporation? Interesting."

It was one of his most proud accomplishments during his early days as a fast rising entrepreneur.

" When should they be expecting you there, sire?"

" This is almost 2 pm so I should be there soon "Anderson replied, adjusting well on his seat.

" Understood, I'll send Raymond to treat you well when you arrive."

Anderson smiled and dropped the call.

He looked outside the tinted window and sighed.

He couldn't believe three years had passed and he barely noticed.

He had given everything up for Ashley and she poked him in the back in return.

He smiled as he went down memory lane to that night, three years ago.

That night, they first met.