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Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 290 - She’s not gone
“Jason…” Abigail’s voice trembled as she took a tentative step forward. “Oh my...”Jason's head started to hammer, and his entire body felt numb, and he was certain it wasn’t because of the drug. It was because of the woman standing in front of him and the undeniable fact that she was his mother. She had aged, but he could still tell it was her. Unless his mother had a twin he never knew about that looked strikingly similar to her. With the insane series of events that was his life, he wasn’t sure that that was out of the realm of possibility.But he knew that couldn’t be it.This was his mother.His mother, who was supposed to be dead, was standing in front of him with a quivering lip and tears brimming from her eyes.He thought he was prepared for whatever he’d see when he walked into the house, but he clearly wasn’t.Jason’s mouth parted slightly, but no words came out. His heart pounded in his chest. Nothing could have prepared him for the whirlwind of emotions crashing through hi
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 291 - The beginning
Abigail’s hands trembled slightly as she clasped them together, staring at the floor. When she finally spoke, her voice was steady but tinged with a deep sadness.“I was born into a very powerful family,” Abigail began, her eyes clouded with memories of a past she had spent years trying to bury. “My father was Alex Warner, the leader of the Steel Consortium, one of the most feared crime organisations in the underworld of New York.”Jason leaned forward, hanging on her every word. This was news to Jason. He had thought his mother wasn’t directly related to the head of the Steel Comsurtium since Michael hated her for being poor.“Being in the leader's family was synonymous with power. Children like me were expected to inherit our father’s legacy, to carry on his empire. But things weren’t that simple for me. You see, I wasn’t like those children. My father, Alex, had me as the result of an affair with his maid, my mother, Winona. A scandal like that would have damaged his standing. A ch
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 292 - Only solace
For the first time, Abigail’s voice lightened, joy momentarily breaking through her sorrow as she spoke of her pregnancy. ‘At first, I thought it was just exhaustion. Ariana worked me to the bone, pushing harder every day despite how sick I felt. Then one day, I collapsed. My mother was the only one who cared enough to take me to the hospital. That’s when I learnt… I was pregnant.’”Her expression shifted between fleeting joy and deep sorrow. “For a moment, I was happy—overwhelmed, even. A baby is supposed to be a blessing, isn’t it? But then reality struck. Ariana would never let me carry a baby in that house. And if they learnt the truth about my own paternity and that you were also Alex’s heir, it would kill me before I even gave birth to you. Also At the time, the Consortium was locked in a brutal war with a rival syndicate. Their primary target was Melody’s son, and if word got out that another heir was on the way, they would have killed me—assuming Ariana didn’t get to me first.
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 293 - A target once again
Adam? Did she just say her only solace was Adam? The same Adam who Jason remembered trying to kill him.Was the drug affecting his hearing or what?He wanted to blurt out an accusatory question, but he decided against it, because he took a second to actually look at Abigail, and when he did, he saw the grimmest expression he’d ever seen on a person. She didn’t look like this when she mentioned Ariana’s abuse, Michael’s insults, or Sebastian’s neglect. And all of those things were awful, which means whatever Adam put her through was infinitely worse. A shudder passed through his body in anticipation for what he was about to hear.Abigail’s throat worked with a swallow, and she willed herself to continue speaking. “When Sebastian first announced the pregnancy, Michael walked away fuming—which was understandable. What I didn’t understand, though, was the look in his brother Adam’s eyes. It was venomous. It looked like…like he wanted to rip the baby out of me with his own hands.”Jason fl
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 294 - Escape
“I tried to tell Sebastian,” Abigail whispered, her voice cracking under the weight of years of buried pain. Tears welled in her eyes, unstoppable now. “I even gathered enough courage to tell Michael, but they both dismissed me like I was insane. Worse, they accused me of trying to seduce Adam and claimed I was lying about him wanting to kill us.”“How could they not believe you?” Jason’s voice rose, trembling with barely restrained fury.“I asked myself the same question, over and over, until the answer became painfully clear: I was nothing in that house. My words, my thoughts, my very existence—they didn’t matter. The only thing they cared about was you.”“Me?” Jason scoffed, disbelief cutting through his tone.“I know they were harsh on you, dear, but the truth is you were their blood and an heir when it came down to it. I guess I shouldn’t say they cared about you, but they did see you as valuable because you were the heir. I, however, was useless to them, and I confirmed it when
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 295 Can I?
“When I arrived at the house Melody mentioned, my first question was about my mother. She dodged specifics, only saying there was trouble with the Consortium and that my mother would join us in a few days. She also said she knew we were sisters but that no one else but Dario did. During those days, I stayed with her and her son, and… it was nice. For once, I felt what it was like to be surrounded by family. Dario, my nephew, couldn’t stop chattering about his ‘secret aunt,’ calling me a mystery woman for disappearing all those years and suddenly returning.”“But as always, happiness was fleeting. One day, a knock at the door shattered everything. Ariana entered with my father’s men—it was a setup. Word had spread that Alex was my father, and my call with my mother had been intercepted. They knew about my son. Ariana was relentless in her mission to find you and kill us both. And then… before my very eyes, they dragged out my mother and… and…shot her.”Jason grasped her hand tightly, a
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 296 - He’s not dead?
Abigail braced herself for Jason’s rejection, for him to deny her as his mother and hate her.Jason waited for the sting of hatred to surface.And it did.But not for her. For Alex, Ariana, Sebastian, Michael, Adam, and even a little for himself. For thinking his mother abandoned him because she didn’t love him.lBut not a shred of hatred was directed at the woman sitting before him—a woman who had endured unimaginable pain just to protect him.How could he hate her?Although he could recognise that her maternal instinct was misguided, he couldn’t hate her for that.“You don’t have to ask,” Jason said softly, breaking the silence.“What?” Abigail whispered, her voice trembling.“You don’t have to ask to be my mother. You already are. And I don’t hate you. I… I love you, Mom.” The words felt foreign yet liberating, mending a wound Jason hadn’t realised was still open.“I love you too, my son,” Abigail said, her face lighting up with pure joy before she threw herself into Jason’s arms.
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter 297 - Big investment
A few hours later, Jason and Dario stood outside a nondescript brownstone in New York City. The cold air bit at Jason’s skin as he adjusted his coat, watching Dario rap a peculiar knock on the door—a sequence that seemed practiced, deliberate.Moments later, the door creaked open, revealing a wiry man with disheveled hair and wary eyes. This was Miles, the man who Dario claimed knew Connor well.Once Milesgaze landed on Dario he straightened his posture and cleared his throat “Welcome Boss” he addressed Dario with respect.“Please come in,” Miles said cautiously, then glanced at Jason with a flicker of doubt. “But, uh—”“Miles I hope you’re not letting in my guest who I specifically told you would be joining mr,” Dario cut in sharply. His tone left no room for argument.Miles hesitated for a beat then stuttered and stepped aside. “Of…of course not Boss.”Jason followed them into the cramped apartment, immediately struck by the clutter of medical diagrams, anatomy models, and an assortm
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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
