ALPHA DERON
Arriving at the company, those contumelious security guards that tried to stop me from entering the other day, stood aside and welcomed me with respect.
I wanted to give them a word that would break them completely, but I didn’t have their time. “I’ll do it later. Right now, I’m here for business,” I had said with pride, driving into the parking lot.
Out came Argon and two of his guards, including that annoying beta of his, Jerome, walking up to my car to welcome me.
“I’m glad you made it, but I already blinked before you showed up, ” Argon joked, using my word from yesterday.
We both laughed and made our way into the company, taking a seat in one of the private rooms. I was served with refreshments, before we dived into the matter, resuming from yesterday’s discussion.
“Like I said, I want you to do something to get my partners to side with you. We need someone to produce a large number of goods for big project we’re starting this month ” He shared, taking a file from Jerome’s hold and handing it over to me. “I would have taken this job, but I thought this would help you more. After all, you are a business man like myself. It will give me great joy to see you at the top, right by my side, ” Argon said, smiling at me.
I went through the papers and saw the large order needed for this project. It’s massive like he said, and if I can pull this off, I get a chance to be closer to those great tycoons.
“So, what do you say? I hope this won’t stress you in…”
“Come on now, Argon, ” I chuckled, patting him on the lap. “There’s no work that’s too big or small for a man like myself. Consider this done. I’m going to get this goods ready before the week ends,” I assured him, taking out my pen and putting my signature down on the papers.
I saw a smile on Argon’s face. He was pleased. “Thank you, Deron. I really appreciate this. I’ll let them know that you’ve agreed to this task, ” He said, getting to his feet and leaving the room with the file I just signed on.
I was now alone with that pesky beta, who dimmed his eyes at me, looking displeased. With pride, I leaned against the couch I was sitting on, took the glass of wine Argon had served me, and said to Jerome, “Yesterday you were acting like my superior. You’ve forgotten that my position is higher than yours, Beta.”
He lifted his right brow, crossing his arms at me. I could see the pain and bitterness all over his face. He can’t bear the sudden change.
“You can leave now, because I don’t need someone like you to keep watch over me. Your service won’t be needed,” I bragged, spiking him more.
A furious Jerome left the room, while I laughed at him in mockery.
I soon exited that company with a copy of the file I signed, contacting my top staffs to get things ready for this big order. “This is an opportunity to make my name known. I need to get these goods ready before the week ends, ” I planned.
That same day, we started the work. From Argon’s company, I went down to mine, assigning each staffs with their work. I decided to keep my staffs at the factory, with no plans of heading home until the assignment was accomplished.
Some found this troubling, as they had families to look after. But I didn’t care. I only threatened them with their work, asking those who love their job to stay, while those who love their homes should resign and leave.
No one complained or murmured after that. They know well that if they leave, they can’t get a better job that pays a huge amount elsewhere in this pack. Unless they want to leave and never return.
“But sir, won’t this cost a lot of money? The order is monumental, ” One of my top staffs complained, feeling off about the task.
“Are you the boss here? Is this company written in your name? ” I questioned this dullard, silencing him from speaking anything further.
“No one should question this assignment. Do as you have been told! ”
“Yes, Alpha Deron,” They obeyed, attending to the work, while I stayed in my home, enjoying myself. Staying at the factory isn’t my kind of thing. I’m an Alpha.
As the week drew to an end, I made some time to communicate with Argon, telling him about the progress so far. I did most of the talking in front of Estelle, so she would see how close Argon and I have become.
She would stare at me with pain in her eyes storming to her room or leaving the house. That’s just my way of reminding her all her bad deeds, and letting her know that I am the one fixing the mess she made.
“You’re doing well, Alpha Deron. I can’t wait to see you at the meeting when the job is done.”
“Same here,” I said, visualizing how it will go. Those men will have no choice but to acknowledge my skills. Till then, I’ll keep on dreaming of my upcoming success.
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After so many sleepless nights, my workers finally got the goods ready. I immediately informed Argon, since I promised to do so when it’s ready. He was thrilled by the news, suggesting I get the goods loaded and sent down to his company. “They will be here this afternoon. So please, try to be present.”
“You don’t have to worry about that, son. Consider it done,” I assured Argon, getting ready for the meeting.
I contacted my workers to do the needful while I wore my best suit for this gathering, showing off in front of my daughter. She stared at me with detest, swaying her head in amusement. “I’m still surprised that Argon decided to work with you after everything. Doesn’t this sound strange?”
“Everything will sound strange to you, now that you have nothing to do,” I silenced her, leaving her offended.
I left the mansion and journeyed to Wolf Crest, arriving at Argon’s company to meet his partners. “I’m glad you could make it. Come, they are here, ” He said, leading me to the conference room.
When we got there, I met Sir Derek and other top business tycoons, seated on their chairs, patiently waiting for me.
“Here’s the man of the hour, ” Argon introduced me to his partners, dropping all attentions on me. “Alpha Deron, meet my partners, ” He introduced.
With pride, I greeted them all, introducing myself. I noticed how they all smiled at me, looking pleased. Seems Argon has shown them the goods and they are happy with the result.
“He’s the man behind the goods for the project. The same items I showed you all not too long. A very hardworking father, that’s who he is to me,” Argon showered me with praises, causing my ego to rise.
Just when I thought things would get better… “And to show his love for me, he made the goods free of charge.”
“What?!” My eyes popped at what Argon just said. I looked at him and saw how he grinned out, patting me on the back.
Did he just say free? With all the money I spent in getting the goods ready, he said free of charge?!
“How kind of you, Alpha Deron.”
“You are indeed a father.”
“And he’s not part of the team, yet he took his precious time to make this possible for us.”
“I thought you were joking about this, Argon. But I can see he’s a kind man indeed. No man would spend so much money to give it out for free. He’s generous, ” Sir Derek said, joining the others to appreciate my effort.
I didn’t bargain for this! This is not part of the deal!