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Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 250 - A father’s pain
Jason sat in silence. Absorbing the words that had just been spoken.How was he supposed to reply to that?How was anyone supposed to reply to such a heavy confession? What words could reach that kind of pain?Even though Jason didn’t know exactly how to respond, he knew that he wanted to know why John would say such a thing, so he asked,’ Why do you say it’s your fault?’’After a long pause, John sighed,’ You’re really going to make me tell the story, huh?’’ he muttered under his breath, but to John’s surprise, he didn’t feel any apprehension about telling Jason the thing that had been haunting him for so many years. Maybe it was because, for the first time since he was locked up, Jason was the first person he warmed up to.For whatever reason, John began, his voice hoarse and breathing uneven,’ I haven’t always been a big brooding bastard.’’ He breathed a small chuckle, but the sound was void of humour.’I used to be a normal man with a normal life until I moved abroad. To put a long
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 251 - Released but not free
It had been five days since Jason and John were thrown into the dregs of solitary confinement. Since the day John opened up to Jason, they had built some sort of a connection. John wasn’t always as talkative as he was on that day, but he always said good morning and good night, and the day before he even recited an old poem that he wrote.Jason found himself content with the silence. He realised that in silence, there was much room for planning. And he had spent the better part of the last five days planning something rather huge.On that fateful fifth day, Jason and John were sitting in comfortable silence when suddenly they heard the jingling of keys outside the door that separated them from the rest of humanity.‘’It’s a bit early for breakfast,’’ John muttered.Jason looked up at the door in surprise as two guards moved in and opened their cell doors.Out. Both of you, one of the guards ordered curtly.Jason quickly gathered himself, hope bubbling inside him. It had to be time fo
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 252 - Reuben and Timothy
’I hope this isn’t too much trouble. Jason asked Serena as she drove to the address he had requested her to.‘’Not at all,’’ Serena assured him, looking away from the road for a second to flash Jason her signature smile.Despite her assurance, Jason still felt slightly uncomfortable. However, he wasn’t sure if it was because of the fact that he felt he was bothering Serena or simply the fact that he was with Serena.Jason mentally scolded himself for acting like a teenage boy, all nervous because he was alone with an attractive woman. Pushing thoughts of the stunning blonde seated beside him aside, he focused on his plan, and once his mind went there, everything else faded to the background, so much so that he didn't notice they had reached their destination till Serena’s’We’re here’’ cut through the thick silence.Jason quickly thanked Serena and stepped out of her car, but what he saw in front of him made him question if he got the address right.Reuben’s front yard, which was usual
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 253 - Act Normal
All the way to Connor’s apartment, the tension in the car was palpable. If Jason had been a little less focused on the grim state of his friend’s lives and his revenge, maybe he would’ve noticed it.They reached Connor’s apartment, and Jason got out and knocked on his apartment door. It swung open, revealing Connor, who had a few items of clothing swung over his shoulder.‘’Jason?’’ Connor’s eyes widened in exaggerated surprise. What are you doing here?’’ he stepped aside for Jason to step in.Jason stepped into the apartment, his gaze sweeping over the slightly disorganised living room before landing back on Connor.’Why are you so surprised? Thought I’d rot in there forever? His tone carried a sharp edge, though he wore a faint smirk.Connor blinked, quickly recovering. “Of course not! I knew you’d prove your innocence eventually—it’s just… sooner than I expected. But I’m glad. Really, I am.” He dropped the clothes onto a nearby armchair, gesturing to Jason to take a seat.Jason igno
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 254 - I can’t fail
When Jason asked Serena where they would be ‘celebrating’ his release, her reply was a playful hair flip and a smile followed by ‘’Wherever the wind takes us’’Jason couldn’t hide the smile on his lips. He couldn’t deny that he liked Serena. In other circumstances of his life, maybe he would’ve even tried to go out with her.But with the current ones, he couldn’t. He couldn’t focus on anything that wasn’t his revenge.There was also another reason he held back from pursuing Serena, but he would never admit it. In fact he’d do everything to keep that reason and it’s luscious brown tresses and haunting green eyes out of his heart and mind.Pushing back thoughts of his ex-wife to the furthest possible corner of his mind, Jason focused on the beautiful woman in front of him who was currently sipping her Smirnoff ice in front of her.The wind had taken them to a park, theatre and zoo before it finally landed them at a restaurant bar late at night.‘’I haven’t been to a place like this sin
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 255 - Kent Rivers’ Sly Rise to the Top
The room smelled of power and betrayal.The boardroom of the Elysian Syndicate, felt suffocating under the weight of Kent’s ambitions. At the head of the polished oak table, Kent leaned back in his chair, a satisfied smirk playing across his lips. In his hand, he held the document that would seal his ascent to power.“Ladies and gentlemen,” he began, his voice steady but laced with contempt. “I’m sure we are all aware of Mr. Harrington’s… incapacity. Recent circumstances have left him unable to fulfil his duties, and as such, he has entrusted me with his shares and, by extension, his authority within this organisation.”He lifted the document for all to see, the signatures clear and binding. “Even though the Elysian Syndicate was under Jason Grey’s rule for barely a week, he gave us months worth of problems. He’s a delinquent who couldn’t keep his name or this organisation out of scandal and is currently incarcerated for murder. Is that the image we want to project?”Murmurs of agreem
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 256 - Heads will roll
The door to Kent’s office swung shut as Roland and Andrew entered, both looking expectantly at the new president of the Elysian Syndicate. Kent leaned back against his desk, swirling the bourbon in his glass with a triumphant smirk.“Well,” Kent said, his tone oozing with satisfaction, “I finally did it.”Andrew nodded, his face pale and distant, but he muttered, “You did.”Roland frowned, glancing at Andrew. “Why the sour face? We just pulled off the biggest coup in Syndicate history. You should be celebrating.”Andrew shrugged, avoiding their eyes. His mind drifted to the gunshot, the way Reuben had fallen off the edge. He couldn’t shake the feeling of the weight in his hand, the power, and the guilt. But they didn’t need to know about that.“I’m here, aren’t I?” Andrew said sharply, though his voice lacked conviction.Roland rolled his eyes and turned back to Kent. “Whatever’s eating at him doesn’t matter. We finally got the Syndicate, Kent. We’re on top.”Andrew chuckled, but the
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 257 - The morning after
ThumpThump ThumpJason felt a banging in his skull as he blinked his eyes open.the morning light filtering through the curtains as his head pounded like a drum. His mind was sluggish, struggling to piece together the fragments of the night before. He shifted under the sheets and felt a dull ache in each part of his body that moved; he also felt the thumping in his head increase. He shifted some more to the right and felt the warmth of someone beside him.He froze.Turning his head slowly, his heart sank as he saw Serena lying next to him, her bare back facing him, her blonde hair spread across the pillow. A cold dread crept over him. He glanced down and saw that he, too, was naked.“What the hell,” he whispered to himself, his pulse quickening.As if sensing his panic, Serena stirred, stretching lazily before turning to face him. Her eyes fluttered open, and for a moment, there was peace in her gaze until she remembered she had to act as mortified as he looked.“Oh my God,” she sai
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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
