The Incredible Anderson Denfield: path to power

05

Ashley and Alex walked hand in hand through the magnificent halls of Megafield Corporation.

" So you mean this deal is worth millions? Wow" Ashley asked in awe and Alex nodded with a smile.

" We don't have to worry. The director in charge, Raymond Baker is an old friend. I'm rest assured the contract is mine " he said and chuckled.

" That's great news, and there's something I need you to know"

" What is it, bae " Alex turned to look at her with loving eyes.

"Our wedding plans. You still haven’t met my dad. He wants to go over everything with you." Her voice turned pleading.

Alex chuckled. " Tell him I'll be visiting soon. I'll create time in a couple of days to meet him. Is that fine by you? " His smile made her smile sheepishly.

" Thank dar— " her voice was cut short when she saw him.

ANDERSON!!

Her shout echoed through the hall, drawing curious stares.

Anderson turned to them. They had gotten to where he stood and gave him a look of disgust.

" What are you doing here?" She furrowed her eyebrows in disgust.

" What do you mean? " Anderson said back calmly. " Anyone is allowed to come in, or is there a sign I missed ?"

" Well, whatever. I'm here with Alex to secure a contract and I'm sure you must be here to beg for scraps. Or are you planning to pull another stunt? Pretend to collapse on the floor again and hope if some poor lady would take pity on you and take you home like you did to me years back. You're so pathetic! "

" What! " Anderson's face squeezed in anger.

How could she say such rubbish!

" If you really want to know, this is my company, I'm just here to check its developments. " He answered out of anger.

" Ahhhh! " Ashley raised her hands to her mouth in ridicule then burst into laughter.

" Your company?" She said and laughed again.

" Do you even have an idea of where you are or what you're saying? This is Megafield Corporation for God's sake, Bedford City's biggest establishment and yet you have the guts to open that dirty mouth of yours and call it yours. Do you have to lie to impress me ? " She was raged.

" Impress you? Of course not. That's just the truth, Ashley. " Anderson answered, feeling unshaken.

" You better don't make me call the guards"

Anderson gave out a faint smile.

How come he never saw this side of her?

Alex stepped forward" Let's leave, Ashley. People are watching. You are one of Bedford City's fast rising magnates and you shouldn't be seen arguing with a nobody like him. I think he's only trying to make you return."

People around nodded as they seemed to agree.

Alex turned to Anderson.

He had heard a lot about him from Ashley and knew how wretched he was.

" Look, man. She can never be yours, she's gone. You have to accept that, man and stop shooting yourself in the leg."

Alex dipped his hand into his pocket and took out a hundred dollar note and stuffed it into Anderson's hand

Anderson was infuriated but he didn't want to show it.

" Take this. Use it to feed yourself well. I'm sure it'll last a few days before you go into the streets begging again." Alex told him and Ashley chuckled.

Anderson threw the money away. His eyes were bloodshot.

Out of the corners of his eyes, he saw the guards approaching but raised his hand up as a signal for them to stop.

From where he stood, he watched as they retraced back into their position.

Alex and Ashley looked at him, confused about what he just did, oblivious to what hsut happened.

He dropped his hand and set his icy face to them.

He smiled a little as if to scare them.

" Do you think I'm that poor? Hahahaha.... Is this what you both think of me? You want some proof. fine. I will." He said, his emotions flowing through his words.

" Lair. " Ashley mocked then laughed.

She was clearly deriving pleasure from embarrassing him in the presence of her new man

The bystander slowly dispersed, seeing anderson for what Ashley said he was.

Anderson remained silent, his eyes cold and unyielding. He had no intention of trading insults; his proof would speak louder. Calmly, he dialed his phone.

"Eduardo, get Raymond for me. Now."

" Okay, sir. I'll inform him. Give me a moment"Eduardo said.

Anderson hung up and looked at Ashley.

" Give me a minute. The proof you need will be here soon"

Alex and Ashley burst into laughter.

" Fine, then. We are waiting" Ashley said with arms folded, trying to hold herself from laughing." And besides, who do you think you are? Some rich individual or something? Keep dreaming. Haha ha ha"

Alex came forward a little with a daunt smile.

" Did I just hear you mention Raymond Baker? "

Anderson nodded and Alex laughed.

" Are you kidding me! Do you have the slightest idea of who he is? He's my old time friend and one of the most influential individuals in this city. He oversees this corporation, something that looks like a dream for the likes of you, so I don't think you know what you're saying. I think you must have mixed up the names. And besides you don't need these tricks to feel relevant. "

Ashley sneered, moving closer.

" I never knew you were this arrogant until now. So where is he? Do you think the likes of you would ever get to see him talk less of having the right to order him around? Are you planning on making fun of yourself in a place such as this, gosh!"

Anderson kept quiet. He was determined to prove her wrong.

Alex grabbed Ashley's hand in a loving manner and smiled.

" Let's just go, you know he's bluffing. It is kind of useless wasting time on people like him. Remember, we still have to visit your company for the final adjustments" He said and Ashley smiled.

Anderson looked at them in a disgusting manner.

He has never seen her give her that soft look in their years of marriage.

Ashley smiled and hugged Alex.

" You're lucky. I'll let you go this time but when next I see you. I won't let you off the hook easily." She and Alex then walked off smiling at each other.

From behind, Anderson could hear a rushed footsteps approaching.

A young man probably in his early thirties was running toward Anderson's direction.

" Mr Denfield will kill us if we waste another minute, move quickly!" The man said as he rushed forward with four other delegates.

Anderson smiled.

He didn't have to turn before he knew who it was.

Raymond rushed forward and instantly went on his knees as he got to Anderson.

"Mr. Denfield! You called for my presence! I rushed over as soon as I got your message!" he exclaimed, his voice trembling with respect.

There were beads of sweat on his head as he panted heavily before Anderson. The three delegates behind him also went on their knees. The grand display of loyalty silenced the crowd.

Anderson smiled and told him to get up.

" What do you need me for, Mr Denfield? " Raymond Baker repeated himself, showcasing his brightest smile.

The bystanders was perplexed with what they just witnessed.

Did he just kneel?"someone from the crowd whispered.

"Who is this Anderson guy?"

"Isn’t Raymond Baker one of the most powerful directors in Bedford City?"