Chapter One Hundred and Ninety Seven - The man in the cap

“With immense pleasure, I present to you the new President of the Elysian Syndicate, the man who has risen to the top against all odds, Mr. Jason Grey.”

The reaction to the presidential announcement was nothing short of a mix of emotions.

There were the people who erupted into cheers and claps, the loudest among them coming from Reuben and Timothy.

There were others who were slightly confused. They were sure that the new president would be a well-known billionaire or the well-known child of a billionaire, but the name Jason Grey was new to them. Nevertheless, they clapped and anticipated his arrival on stage.

Then there was the final category of people—the Sinclairs.

Nothing could have prepared them for the announcement. Annette, Noah, and David all let out audible gasps, not seeming to care that they were in public.

Annette looked at Diana as if she would have all the answers. “Diana, tell me she isn't talking about what we’re all thinking.”

“Mom… I don't-”

“There’s no way,” Andrew