And, exactly before one minute of the right time, Aiden entered the conference room with his own secretary at his tow.
His presence indeed astonished and stupefied everyone. His stand in the business world is no less than his grandfather's. In fact, Aiden was said to be more scary and unpredictable than his grandfather.
But, didn't Aiden announce his retirement a couple of years back?
What is he doing here?
And, what happened to his hand? It's fractured..
"Let's start the meeting," Aiden said as he took the chair, left to the head of the table.
His aura and demeanor intimidated everyone that they had to take a couple of minutes to return to reality.
Meanwhile, Anna couldn't take her eyes off him.
It is not like she hadn't seen him in a suit, but it's been years and he has become more handsome and fit.
He looked so handsome and devilish that she couldn't help but get enchanted by him….
And, she is not the only one who felt like that. It was in fact all the other young women in the room.
He is so charming and his formidable and imposing aura made them feel like he is the best man they have ever seen. He is so manly and powerful. He is the walking powerhouse of testosterone.
When Anna realized that all the other girls were ogling at Aiden, she couldn't help but get jealous and possessive.
If she is still his girlfriend, she would have literally kissed him in front of everyone to mark him as her's.
But, unfortunately, she is not…
'Control Anna. You broke up with him, remember' she chanted it as a mantra as she pretended to look into her laptop.
Aiden of course noticed everything and couldn't help but chuckle.
He knows how possessive his little girlfriend used to be.
One time they went to a business party and all the girls were fawning over him. His Anna held him by his tie and gave a french kiss in front of everyone and even told him that he would be getting more if he behaves well during the party. She was so cool and feisty.
"Mr. Fletcher, is the chairman sick?" Kyle and Anna's uncle, Mr. Brown asked, making Aiden and Anna return to reality from their memory lane.
Seeing Aiden here made Mr.Brown a little nervous because he is more than aware of how close Aiden is to grandfather and grandmother Danvers. What if he is here to support Kyle??
"No, Mr. Brown, my grandfather is totally fine and I am here because I will be representing him from now on," Aiden answered, intensifying Mr. Brown's anxiety.
Although Mr. Brown is Anna's uncle; his surname is not Danvers because he is from grandmother Danvers' side. He is her nephew.
After his parents died, it was grandfather and grandmother Danvers who raised him.
They trusted him and gave him a few shares and made him one of the board members but who would have thought that this man would devise the plan to take over the whole company?!
Technically, he has no rights to inherit Danvers properties and wealth. But he is too greedy for power and wealth.
He is just a greedy, sly fox…
"So, shall we start the meeting? I have a few more important things to announce" Aiden said, taking control of the whole board room.
Mr. Brown nodded his head and started the meeting.
After maintaining the silence for a few minutes, as a respect to their former CEO, grandfather Danvers, they started the meeting.
"Because of the sudden death of our former CEO, our shares started to plummet and our clients and business partners are pressuring us to stabilize the situation soon." Mr. Brown spoke.
"That is the reason why we have abruptly called for this meeting," he added.
Yesterday afternoon, after the funeral he asked Ria to visit him and it is only when she found out the true intentions behind this meeting. Till yesterday none of them were aware of Mr.Brwon's ulterior motives.
Everyone thought that he is the most loyal relative of grandmother and grandfather Danvers.
Because of him they had to schedule a meeting right after the funeral?
It is still so early…
Kyle is still mourning for his grandparents and this heartless man Mr. Brown decided to take advantage of it and seize their company.
As the meeting is sudden and none of the Danvers grandchildren are working for the company, Mr. Brown thought that he would be the potential candidate and he would be elected unanimously if he could strike them now.
As Kyle didn't have much time to strategize a plan to earn support from shareholders, there was no way his plan could fail.
"It's time to elect our new CEO," Mr. Brown announced and sat down in his place. .
"Let the voting begin then," Aiden instructed.
"Mr. Brown" , one of the shareholders spoke first.
"Mr. Brown" another person followed.
"Mr. Brown"
"I will stick to Danvers," an old man who is loyal to grandfather Danvers announced.
"Mr. Brown" another person followed.
After a few minor shareholders announced their choices, the favor was tremendously inclined towards Mr. Brown.
Meanwhile, Mr. Brown smirked.
He has after all poached them with a great effort and has spent a lot of time and effort to bring them to his side.
As Fletcher's are someone who can't be bought with money or sweet talk, he could only hope that Aiden is here on behalf of his grandfather who is strongly against favoritism.
If that is the case, he is confident that Aiden would vote for him. Because, Chairman Fletcher always had a good impression on him. On top of that neither Adrianna or Kyle are capable of managing a multi billionaire company.
Even if Aiden wouldn't vote for him, the victory will still be his because he has a secret weapon.