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Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Forty Nine - Puppet
The door of Room 40 swung open, and a young man clad in a crisp black suit walked in. His jet-black hair was styled in a quiff, and round glasses framed his face. He entered the room and nodded at the three men who were there waiting for him.“Anatoly welcome” Stefan greeted the man.“Thank you, Stefan,” the man replied with a thick Russian accent.“Who is the one to take charge of the company?” Anatoly asked. He snapped towards the bottle of scotch, and Andrew and Kent exchanged a look at each other before Andrew passed him the bottle and a glass.“I am,” Kent answered proudly.“So then you’re going to be our puppet," Anatoly smirked, then took a sip from his glass.Kent frowned, displeased by being referred to as a puppet, but he didn’t voice out his displeasure.“Lighten up, it’s just a joke.” Anatoly burst into laughter when he saw the look on Kent’s face. “We’re partners,” he said, then walked up to Kent and patted him on the back aggressively.Kent let out a chuckle, then shifte
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Fifty - Something’s coming
“Jason, Marcus most likely isn’t Andrew’s son,” Renee admitted. “And I’m sure he’s Bruno's.”Jason finally understood why Renee had been that way. Cheating on your partner was one thing, but having another family with the person you were cheating on them with was a completely different kind of pain.It was a pain that Jason knew well.It felt like the lunch with Renee was bringing back feelings that he had tried so hard to bury and sink back up to the surface.Everything he felt when he saw Lana, Diana, and Christopher for the first time seemed to come back. Jason didn’t want to feel hatred for Diana; he wanted to be indifferent towards her and not feel anything at all. But every time the image popped into his head, he couldn’t help the rage that built up inside of him.Then there was Christopher. Even though he was obviously making an effort to mend his and Jason’s relationship, or at the very least get Jason’s forgiveness, Jason couldn’t fully let go of all that happened between th
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Fifty One - Scared and afraid
The weekend ended, and it was now Monday. Jason was getting ready for work, adjusting the tie around his neck, when he heard a knock on the door. His forehead furrowed in confusion, as he wasn't expecting anyone, especially not so early in the morning. He walked up to the front door and asked, “Who is it?”“The most handsome and charming guy that you know,” Reuben said from the other side of the door.As he usually did anytime Reuben made his jokes, Jason rolled his eyes. He pulled open the door, and Reuben walked in with an envelope in his hands.“To what do I owe the pleasure?” Jason asked as Reuben walked in."Well, unfortunately for you, I'm not here to chat. I found the name and some other information on the blonde woman who roofied you,” Reuben said as he stretched out his hand, handing the envelope to Jason.Jaaon’s fingers trembled slightly as he took the envelope in his hands. His stomach churned with a mix of dread and anticipation as he opened the envelope and pulled out t
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Two - The ride and the radio
After a while, Jason was done getting ready. He was staring at the paper that had Patricia’s information on it when his cell phone vibrated. He checked out what it was. It was a text from Connor saying that he had arrived and was waiting downstairs.“He’s here,” Jason said to Reuben as he stood up from his seated position.Reuben stood up as well. "Alright, let’s go; we don’t want to be late for the bus!” Reuben said with a playful smile as he hurried out of the apartment.Jason sighed and shook his head at Reuben’s unseriousness, then walked out of the apartment and locked the door.The two men went downstairs and saw Connor standing right outside the lobby of the apartment complex. He looked neat, clad in a formal dark suit, a white shirt, a conservative tie, and polished black shoes.“Good morning, Boss,” Connor blurted out as soon as his gaze landed on Jason. Immediately, his eyes widened slightly, and his expression became awkward and apologetic. “I’m sorry, I forgot that you did
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top 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
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Fifty four - Neutralize an enemy
After overheating Franklin and Jason’s conversation, Roland headed straight to Kent’s office.“We have a problem with those Imbeciles Jason and Franklin,” Roland announced as he barged into the office. Roland’s face almost went pale when he looked up and saw that Lauren, Kent’s secretary, was in the room with him, showing Kent some documents.“Lauren, please excuse us,” Kent said with an icy glare fixed on Roland.“Excuse me,” Lauren said in a hushed tone as she walked out of the office and shut the door behind her. She was slightly upset, as she was intrigued by what Roland had said and how he barged into the office with such urgency, but she knew that staying back to listen wasn’t even a possibility. “Maybe Jason and Franklin aren’t the only imbeciles around here,” Kent hissed as he glared at Roland.“How was I supposed to know that she’d be in here?” Roland retorted.“How were you supposed to know that my secretary could be in my office?” Kent replied incredulously, raising an ey
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Fifty Five - I need the truth
“Good morning, Young.” Timothy started, but once he saw the look on Jason’s face, which warned him not to call him by the honorific. “Good morning, Jason,” Timothy said, correcting himself. Calling Jason by his first name made Timothy slightly uncomfortable, and even if Jason was never a big fan of being called Young Master, it felt strange to hear Timothy call him Jason.The air between Jason and Timothy was thick with unresolved tension from the last time that they spoke on the phone. “Good morning, Timothy,” Jason said in a flat tone, which amplified the awkwardness in the room.Franklin's eyes darted between Jason and Timothy. Noticing the tension between the unease that Jason felt, he decided to excuse himself so that the two men could discuss it in private.“If you both will excuse me, I have some documents to sign in my office. Jaso, we’ll discuss later,” Franklin said. He greeted Timothy, then walked out of the office.For a few seconds, both men stood in silence, which Jason
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-Six - Finally Cracked
Connor crouched down and groaned in pain as the hot liquid burned his exposed skin.Immediately, Jason rushed to his side, while Timothy stood from his seated position, but he didn’t move. He just stood, staring at Connor.“Connor, are you okay? What happened?” Jason asked. “Nothing,” he hissed in pain. “My grip faltered, I guess. I’m so sorry for messing up your floor." As Connor spoke, he made sure that his gaze was fixed on the ground. “I’ll get someone to clean this up,” he said, standing and starting to walk to the door immediately after he said it."No, that’s okay, I’ll handle it,” Jason said as he followed after him.“No, I've got it,” Connor insisted. Without looking back, he left the office.Jason stood there in the middle of his office, left both worried and confused by what had just happened.“Who’s that man?” Timothy finally spoke, which made Jason turn to face him.“That’s Connor, my chauffeur,” Jason answered.Timothy’s forehead furrowed. “Your chauffeur?”“Yes. He’s
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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
