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Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 220 - In our favour
Amelia took a deep breath and answered, “As of today, Kent is the interim president of the Elysian Syndicate.”Jason’s fists clenched, and he clenched his jaw. The news felt like a blow straight to his core. But though it was not ideal for Jason that Kent was now president, it didn’t surprise him that Kent took the opportunity.“Of course he is,” Jason scoffed.Amelia’s eyes widened slightly. “You don’t seem surprised.”“Of course, I'm not. Even though I don’t like it, I knew Kent would take the opportunity now that I'm locked up here. Although I admit he was pretty damn quick to Jason heaved a sigh. It felt like everything was slipping out of his hands, and he couldn’t let that happen. He needed to find a way to turn the situation around.And just then, Jason remembered the night that Christopher called him about Lana not feeling well. That night, after they put Lana to bed, Kent came over to Sinclair's home and was excited about the elections and his winning them.Jason’s eyes lit u
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 221 - Not-so-secret meeting
Connor sat at the bar, a satisfied grin on his face as he ended the call. "I'll let you know the next steps soon," he said, his voice tinged with excitement. He slipped his phone into his pocket, revelling in the aftermath of his plan. Timothy's coma was a stroke of brilliance, and everything was falling into place.Jake, the bartender, noticed Connor's unusually cheerful demeanour. "You seem awfully happy tonight,” he remarked. “What’s got you so excited about drinking medicine booze in a rundown bar in Queens?" he scoffed, wiping down the counter.Connor chuckled, taking a sip of his drink. "You need to stop being so pessimistic, Jakey; maybe then you’ll be able to have a smile as big as this." Connor flashed Jake a mockingly bright smile.Before Jake could respond, the door swung open, and four men entered. Despite their efforts to blend in with their casual clothing, Connor recognised them instantly: Kent, Roland, and Andrew. They made their way to the private area, their presence
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 222 - A New order
The next day, Amelia arrived early at the Elysian Syndicate, and her mind raced with Jason's instructions. As she made her way to her office, she couldn't shake the unease that had settled in her stomach since Kent's announcement as president the day before.Once inside, she immediately set to work, attempting to log into the company's accounts. Her fingers flew over the keyboard, but each attempt was met with the same frustrating message: "Access Denied.""What the hell? I use these passwords all the time; why isn't it working now?" she muttered under her breath, trying again with no luck. Frustration mounting, she slammed her hands on the desk.Suddenly, the door swung open, and Roland strolled in, a smug smile plastered on his face. “Good morning, Amelia dear,” Roland greeted her in a sing-song voice.Seeing Roland in her office was irritating enough, and with the added frustration of the passwords not working, she snapped at him, “What the hell do you want, Roland?”"How cruel,”
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 223 - The next step
Roland entered Kent's office with a smirk on his face. He couldn't wait to share the news about Amelia's downfall. He bounced with pride as he walked, excited to share the news of how he humiliated Amelia and claimed his office. He opened the door to Kent’s office and found him engrossed in paperwork."Guess who just claimed his office as Vice President," Roland chuckled.Kent barely glanced up, his expression unreadable. "By the stupid smile on your face, I don’t have to guess; I know it’s you. There’s no time for your gloating right now; there’s much more pressing matters to address."Roland's smirk faded. "Which are?"Kent leaned back in his chair, fixing Roland with a stern gaze. "Drugging the old man. We need him to sign those shares to us soon, so his drugs have to be switched today; and you, Roland, are going to do it."Roland's eyes widened. He knew that Kent would enlist him to handle the hardest part of it, but he didn’t know it would happen so soon.“But how am I-“Kent cut
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 224 - They’re all yours
Roland’s heart raced as he slipped into Mr. Harrington’s office. The quiet hum of the building and the ticking of a clock heightened his anxiety. “Damn Kent thinks I’m his errand boy,” Roland mumbled under his breath.He approached the large mahogany desk. He took out his cell phone from his pocket and took a picture of the desk so he could refer to it and make sure that he put everything back as it was once we were done.On the left side of the desk, Harrington’s medication was neatly lined up: prescription bottles labelled with Harrington’s name and dosage instructions.Roland’s hands trembled slightly as he picked up the first bottle. He carefully checked the label, making sure he identified the correct medication. He had brought an identical-looking bottle containing the tainted pills.His breath quickened as he unscrewed the cap, glancing nervously at the door. Every second counts. He had to make the switch flawlessly and quickly.As Roland was about to make the switch, he heard
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 225 - Piece of Cake
That day at the prison, while Roland and Kent were working swiftly to achieve their agenda at the Elysian Syndicate, Jason was at work in the prison kitchen with Wylie.“By the way, Jason, what are you in for? didn’t get to ask you yesterday,” Wylie said as he dried off the dish that Jason passed to him.Jason sighed "Murder, but I...”“Let me guess, you didn’t do it." Wylie scoffed, completing Jason’s sentence in a sarcastic tone, “Same story as everyone else.”Jason rolled his eyes “It’s not a story,” Jason said as he scrubbed a pot. “I was at the wrong place at the wrong time. And I’m certain that it was a set-up,” he explained. As he recorded the story, he felt rage rise inside him, and he began to scrub the pot with vigor. His hands gripped the sponge tighter. The pot he was scrubbing trembled in his grasp, and the suds that once glided smoothly over the surface were now being worked into a furious lather."Jesus, don’t take it out of the pot, bro." Wylie laughed. “Well, assuming
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 226 - How could I say no to that face
As Jason walked into the visiting room, the guard pointed to the table where his visitor awaited him. It was Serena. As Jason walked to her table, he felt a slight sense of relief.“How are you?” Serena asked once Jason was seated at the table.“I’ve been much better,” Jason answered.“I’m so sorry,” Serena sighed.“It’s fine. Seeing you here makes me feel slightly at ease,” Jason said.Serena’s face brightened slightly, and she absentmindedly tucked a piece of her blonde hair behind her ear.“Cause I'm sure you have good news about my case, no?” Jason asked.Serena cleared her throat, and the brightness in her face dulled slightly. "Yes, well. I’m working on you not having to go to trial.”“That would be perfect,” Jason exclaimed.“Yes. The truth is that not letting you out on bail is odd.” Serena said.“I thought so too. I’ve always assumed that bail was only denied when the criminal is truly dangerous” Jason added.Serena nodded “Yes, usually. But the thing is that it’s always up t
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 227 - Who is Jason Grey
On the other side of the city, Andrew was seated in his father's office. They were going over mundane tasks for Sinclair Enterprises, but as Andrew looked over the papers, his mind couldn't help but travel to more concerning topics.He tore his eyes from the document in his hands and focused his gaze on his father instead.“Did you lose something in my forehead? Why are you staring at me like that?” Stefan drawled out in a tone that sounded both annoyed and unbothered. Although he was speaking to Andrew, he didn’t lift his head up to look up at him and was still focused on the papers on his desk."Father, did you kill Officer William?” Andrew blurted out the question before he could stop himself. “Don’t be an idiot. I wouldn’t kill someone so insignificant." Stefan stated, At first it put Andrew at ease, but the ease was short-lived and it withered once Stefan continued, “But I would get someone to do it for me.” He finished in a low casual tone, still focused on the papers.Colour
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TWO YEARS LATER For the first time in two years, Jason had come to see his grandfather and mother. He stood before the grave, staring at the name engraved on the marble headstone in bold and grand letters. MICHAEL ALLEN GREY He shifted uncomfortably, his hands buried deep in his pockets. “Hi, Grandpa,” he said, his voice quiet and uncertain. The word still felt foreign to him, but it was starting to feel less so. “Grandpa. It’s getting easier to say that, I think. Every time I come here, it’ll get a little easier.” Jason took a deep breath, looking down at the bouquet of lilies in his hand. “Well, I don’t really know what to say, but Diana advised I should just speak from the heart.” A small smile crept on his lips when he said that. Diana had been so supportive throughout his journey with grief. She was the one that gave him the final push to see his grandfather and mother after he’d avoided it for so long. He didn’t think he’d be able to bear the pain of coming to this
Chapter 314 - Greatest strength
The stark fluorescent lights of the hospital buzzed faintly as Jason paced outside the emergency room. The air smelt sterile, but Jason’s mind was anything but clear. Paramedics wheeled Abigail through the double doors, her body limp on the stretcher. His voice cracked as he followed close behind, gripping her cold hand.“It’s going to be okay, Mom,” Jason whispered, his voice trembling. “Everything’s going to be okay. I promise.”Reuben stood to the side, phone in hand, ensuring every necessary call had been made. The police had taken Connor’s lifeless body, and an ambulance had quickly arrived to transport Abigail. Lana, shaken but safe, had already been returned home.As Abigail disappeared into surgery, Jason remained rooted in place, staring at the doors as if willing them to open and bring her back. His chest heaved with uneven breaths, his hands clenched into fists.“Jason!”The familiar voice jolted him, and he turned just in time to see Diana rushing toward him. Without hesit
Chapter 313 - Shots fired
The call Jason had made on his way to the warehouse was to Reuben. He instructed him to draft a fake deed and place it in a briefcase along with a gun. He also told Reuben to park nearby, out of sight of Connor, but not to leave completely. Reuben was instructed not to come upstairs to the warehouse, as Jason wasn’t sure what Connor might be capable of. Jason made it clear that Reuben should stay safe and avoid any unnecessary risks.Reuben, of course, took some creative liberties with the document.“Let my mother and daughter go. Now.”Jason’s hand trembled as he pointed the gun at Connor, the weight of the weapon foreign and heavy in his grip. Connor froze, fury burning in his eyes. He slowly reached for his own gun, drawing it with a deliberate, practiced motion. “Or,” he sneered, “I can always shoot you, your mother, and then your daughter. In that order.”Jason didn’t flinch. His tone was like steel. “Try it. See how that goes for you.”“Your hand is literally shaking,” Connor d
Chapter 312 - Nephew to Uncle
The warehouse loomed in the distance like a dark castle against the evening sky. Jason’s grip on the steering wheel tightened as he approached. His jaw clenched, fury and determination burning within him. He parked the car, stepped out, and strode toward the entrance.The moment he stepped inside, Connor’s voice echoed through the cavernous space.“The man of the hour has arrived,” Connor drawled, a mocking grin on his face.Jason didn’t hesitate. “And the scumbag of the century is waiting for him.”Connor chuckled, seemingly amused. “I like you, nephew. You can give it back.”Jason glared at him. “And you know how to take what doesn’t belong to you. Like a disgusting thief.”Connor shrugged nonchalantly. “I’ve been called worse.” He looked around theatrically. “But I don’t see you with any documents.”“It takes longer than a few minutes to draft that kind of deed, genius,” Jason shot back.Connor’s expression darkened slightly. “But I told you to come with the document. I don’t care
Chapter 311 - Not losing them
Jason’s heart pounded in his chest as the phone line went dead. He stood frozen for a moment as Connor’s dark words sunk in. His mind raced as he tried to think of a way to fix the situation, then his voice broke the silence.“Motherfucker,” Jason growled under his breath, clenching the phone so tightly that his knuckles turned white.At that moment, Diana rushed back into the room, her face pale, her breath coming in quick, shallow gasps. “Jason, I… I talked to the neighbors. They didn’t see anything except for a man who looked suspicious walking into the neighbourhood, but… they don’t know anything else.” Her voice cracked. “What happened? Where are they?”Jason didn’t even need to answer; his entire body was shaking with frustration and fear. “Diana, calm down. It’s okay. I’m going to make everything okay.”“Don’t tell me to calm down!” Diana snapped, her eyes wild. “Don’t tell me everything is okay! My daughter and your mother are missing. The house is a mess. They were obviously
Chapter 310 - Your life is on their hands
Weeks had passed since Lana’s surgery. She had been discharged from the hospital, and to celebrate, Diana threw a small, intimate party. Everyone who had taken the test and waited alongside her for the surgery to finish was invited—except for Christopher, who had quietly exited her life after learning he wasn’t Lana’s father. Christopher sent his regards to Diana and even sent a congratulatory message to Jason, acknowledging his newfound role as a father. The other person who couldn’t be in attendance was Michael.He was still under observation at the hospital, something that worried Jason. The worry for Lana’s health was out of the way, but it was replaced by worry for Connor’s next move. Connor, still being on the loose, gnawed at him daily. Each day without Connor in a prison cell—or, preferably for Jason, buried six feet underground—heightened his fear for his mother’s safety. That week, Jason had finally decided to hire bodyguards for Abigail, wondering why he hadn’t done so soo
Chapter 309 - It’s going to be fine
Three hours later, the tension and anxiety from all the people in the waiting room rolled off of their bodies in waves as they waited for news from the doctor. Diana sat beside her mother, Annette, gently rubbing her back in an attempt to keep her calm. Annette wrung her hands nervously, glancing at the clock on the wall.“Shouldn’t they be done by now?” Annette asked, her voice trembling with worry.Diana placed a steady hand on her shoulder. “Calm down, Mom,” she said softly, though her own heart felt like it was about to beat out of her chest.David, leaning against the far wall, snorted. “Funny for you to say,” he remarked. “I can practically hear your heart pounding from here.” He tried to take a light tone to lighten the mood, but his own voice also shook with worry.Diana opened her mouth to retort but was stopped when Jason, seated a little apart from the group, rose from his chair. He approached Diana and gently took her free hand in his, surprising her.“It’s going to be fin
Chapter 308 - Forgiveness
Michael was a match for the transplant.Everyone couldn’t have been happier when the news came almost two weeks ago. He’d agreed to do the surgery as soon as possible.He lay in the hospital bed, a faint but determined smile on his face. The sterile smell of antiseptics filled the room as the IV dripped steadily into his arm, preparing him for the surgery that could save his great-granddaughter’s life. Diana sat nearby, her hands clasped tightly together, her eyes glistening with gratitude and worry. Jason stood to the side, his arms crossed, watching the scene unfold. Looking at him now and comparing him to the vicious business tycoon he saw when he first met him at Grey Enterprises, it was hard to reconcile that it was the same man.He didn’t look as healthy as he first did when he stood at the top of the staircase with the confidence of a god and commanded his employees. Now he looked soft, old, and...fragile. Hooked up to all the machines. An annoying, unplaceable emotion settled
Chapter 307 - The Dinner
Jason arrived at the estate, his breath catching as the sprawling grounds came into view. The manor loomed in the distance, surrounded by an impeccably maintained landscape. His eyes swept across the estate, taking in the pristine clinic, the sports area, and the wide field. The scale of it all was staggering, but his gaze finally landed on the dense forest that bordered the property.Memories of that night flashed in his mind—the night his uncle had nearly ended his life. His stomach churned, and he clenched his fists, forcing himself to remember he wasn’t that frightened child anymore.Jason couldn’t shake the pit in his stomach at the thought of his uncle’s escape. They still hadn’t found him, and the unease gnawed at his mind. He shook his head, inhaling deeply. Focus, Jason. This night is for Lana. Get through this dinner and focus on her getting better.The staff awaited him as he approached the grand entrance. Michael stood among them, his authoritative presence commanding resp
