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Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter Fifty-Four - A Date
Later in the day, Jason went to the Elysian Syndicate to discuss with Amelia as he planned. When he reached the top floor, he saw her secretary. He was a young man who looked shy and nervous. Jason could tell from the way he rubbed his neck incessantly.“Excuse me, is Amelia in?”He lifted his head up, which was previously buried in his office. “Good afternoon, sir. Um, yes, Amelia is in her office,” he said. Jason was now able to read his name on his employee tag. Samuel Greene"Okay, good. I'm supposed to have a meeting with her today.”“Let me just confirm that,” he said as he pressed some keys on his laptop. “You're Jason Grey?” Samuel said, looking him up and down with his brows furrowed."Yes, I am.”"Okay, you can go in.” Samuel gestured to the door.Jason walked to the door, then opened it slightly. Once he did, he heard the sound of Amelia speaking to a woman; her voice was raised slightly, and it seemed like they were having an argument. “I can handle it myself,” Amelia sai
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter Fifty-Five - Planned?
Amelia’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she watched Jason’s reaction. His face twisted in confusion, and Amelia internally cursed herself, wishing she could erase the awkwardness that now enveloped the room. But she knew that she had a goal to achieve, so she swiftly wiped away the look of regret that she had on her face. “Don’t take it the wrong way; you know what I mean. We will just talk over lunch,” she said.Jason thought it over for a moment and nodded. "Sure, why not? Let’s go”Amelia was slightly surprised by his response, but she smiled and played it off like she knew he would agree. “Perfect. I'll be out in a minute. Can you wait for me outside?”Jason nodded. He stood up from the chair and walked out of Amelia’s office. After a few minutes of standing outside, Jason saw Amelia come out of her office.“Shall we?” Amelia asked."Yeah,” Jason said in a monotonous tone.They exited the building and got into Amelia’s car. The drive to the restaurant was quiet, but it wasn
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter Fifty-Six - Le Reve
It all seemed very strange to Jason, so as they entered Le Revs, he called out to her to ask her what was going on, "Amelia.”But there was no answer. Jason looked to his side, but she wasn't there anymore. He looked around and saw that she was already speaking to the hostess.Jason came closer and heard her discussing with the hostess their reservation. After a few seconds, she turned back and called out to Jason, “Follow me; our table is ready.”Jason hesitantly followed Amelia, and the hostess's ego was escorting them to their table. He was a few steps behind them, but he could hear all that they were saying."Ma'am, is the gentleman who is walking behind us with you?” the hostess asked with disbelief, clear in her tone. She looked over her shoulder and scowled when she saw the faded T-shirt and jeans, which had little patches, that Jason was wearing."Yes, he is,” Amelia said. “Is there a problem?” she added, noticing the deep scowl that creased her face.“No, there's no problem;
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter Fifty-Seven - We've met before
"Renee,” Jason said as he turned around and spotted her bright smile.Much to Amelia’s displeasure, Jason got up to greet Renee. “How are you?”“I'm great, and you?” she beamed.“I'm doing all right,” Jason said with a small smile.Amelia got up as well and stood uncomfortably close to Jason, causing him to move away slightly. “Renee, darling, it's been so long. How are you?" Amelia said“Amelia! I haven't seen you in years! I'm good, you?” Renee beamed“I'm doing great. I see that blond dye is still working its magic on your hair." Amelia said with a slight smirk playing on her lips.But rather than get offended, Renee just laughed it off, the warm sound filling the room. "Well, of course, it is; I paid good money for it after all.”Amelia let out an awkward, dry chuckle at Renee’s reply. "Well, I would love to stay and chat, but Jason and I...”“Renee” A voice called out, interrupting Amelia mid-sentence. It was Bruno, Renee’s husband. He stood next to her and furrowed his brows i
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter Fifty-Eight - Kept man
"Jason, what're you talking about?" Renee questioned As soon as the words left her lips, Michael came with Jason and Amelia’s food and drinks.“Renee, Bruno, it was nice running into you two, but Jason and I have things to attend to, and our food has arrived.”“Of course, it was nice seeing you guys as well,” Renee said, her tone slightly deflated.Bruno had his icy gaze fixed on Jason, and Renee had to physically pull his arm to get him to come with her.Jason and Amelia were now seated at their table again, with a bowl of mouth-watering mushroom risotto in front of each of them, but despite the enticing aroma of the dish, running into Bruno made Jason lose his appetite.“Aren't you going to eat?” Amelia asked with a spoonful of Risotto in her hand. “Yeah, but first, I'd like us to discuss the Elysian Syndicate,” Jason said.Amelia nodded. She accepted that no matter how hard she tried to make this more than a business meeting, Jason would make her efforts in vain. "Okay, of course
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter Fifty-Nine - High Speed
As Jason sat in the taxi lost in thoughts of the Elysian Syndicate, the predicament with Renee and Lana. He also couldn’t shake thoughts of Amelia and her strange behavior. The sudden sound of a question from the taxi driver jolted him back to reality “Hey buddy, are you alright back there?” the taxi driver asked with concernJason cleared his throat before replying “Yeah, why do you ask?” “Well, I've been asking you exactly where you’re headed for a while now. You didn’t give me an exact location” the driver replied, Jason heaved a sigh as he scraped his fingers through his hair, amazed by how deep he was in the thought that he forgot to give his full address.“I get it, we all get into our heads every now and again,” the taxi driver said with a warm smileJason’s lips curled into a faint smile “Yeah some of us more than others” he said.Before Jason could give the driver his address, the peaceful atmosphere was disturbed as a black jeep swerved in front of their car, blocking the
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter Sixty - 295 9452
“Keep your hands up and step out of the vehicle slowly” the officer commanded as he walked toward the taxi slowly, his voice firm and authoritative.“I don't think I can walk out, I'm losing a lot of blood” the taxi driver whispered.Jason nodded “Don't worry I'll handle this” he complied with the officers, coming out of the vehicle with his hands up “Officer, We’re the victims here” Jason said, his tone urgent “There was a black jeep, the men inside it were attacking us, they were shooting at us. One of the bullets hit the driver and he's bleeding out. You need to call 911 he's losing a lot of blood”“Alright Sir, calm down,” the officer said, his tone softening slightly as he assessed the scene. He looked into the vehicle and saw the driver bleeding out “We will get medical attention for the driver”“Thank you, I'd like to go with him,” Jason saidThe officer shook his head “I'm sorry but That won't be possible”Jason’s brows furrowed “Why not?”“You're going to have to come with u
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter Sixty-One - Hospital Visit
“Reuben, what's up?” Jason said, his phone pressing to his ear.“Nothing much, but I've got some things that I have to discuss with you concerning ‘operation to take your evil ex-stepfather down’," Reuben said in his usual playful tone.Jason sighed “Please don't call it that.”Reuben laughed at Jason's annoyed tone. "Okay, whatever you say, even though I think it's an excellent and brilliant name...”"Reuben, will you just get to the point?" Jason’s voice rose; it came out much harsher than he intended.“I'm sorry. Let me know when you're free so we can talk about it." Reuben said, his tone was apologetic and formal.Jason heaved a sigh. “I'm sorry if I was harsh; it's just that today has been tough.”“What's wrong”“Would you believe me if I told you that I was in a shootout?”“What!” Reuben exclaimed, “Like an actual shootout with guns and people shooting at you? Jesus!” he blurted out.“Yes, an actual shootout,” Jason replied.“When? Where? I don't understand. Are you hurt? Where
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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