Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Three - No Mrs. Grey

“So what’s it like to work for one of those big fancy corporations?” Connor asked Jason as he drove him to the Elysian Syndicate.

Jason let out a soft chuckle. "Honestly, in some ways, it’s a lot like working at the construction site.”

Connor’s eyebrows shot up, and he let out a short, disbelieving scoff. “You’re kidding, right?”

“No, I'm serious. I mean, obviously, they have differences, and the conditions are much better at the Elysian Syndicate than at the construction site, but just like Danny at the site, there are many corrupt people at the Elysian Syndicate, ambitious and greedy people who would do anything to get what they want,” Jason explained, his tone turning more earnest as he drew the comparison.

Connor stayed quiet for a few seconds, then replied, “I understand now. You’re right, they are alike in that way. Not that I’d know; I’ve never worked at a company like that.”

“Would you like to?” Jason asked.

“Oh no, don’t tell me you want to give me another job. Your heart's t