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Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Thirty Nine - Investments
The next day, Jason arrived early at the Elysian Syndicate to check the security footage.“Good morning, Mr. Grey,” the guard said.“Good morning, Richard. I need your help with something,” Jason said.“What is it, sir?”“I need to have a look at the CCTV camera footage from yesterday, around noon.” Richard nodded. "Okay, sir,” he said.He led Jason to the room where the footage was kept and showed him the footage from the day before.Jason waited for the blonde woman to walk in, and his head jerked up when he finally saw her.“Stop there,” he said.Richard paused the footage at the point where the blonde woman walked in. She was wearing a scarf and was about to put on sunglasses. The video was paused right at the point before she put on the sunglasses; she had already raised them to her face but hadn’t put them on yet. Jason took a picture of the frame with his phone and then told Richard to press play on the video.Now the woman was clad in her scarf and sunglasses. The camera did
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Forty - Do you trust me?
The entire table erupted in mutters and whispers of disapproval after Jason said that he had invested in Noratz; some people even looked horrified, their eyes threatening to pop out of their sockets.Mr. Harrington blinked and cleared his throat. He was about. to say sim, but the analyst spoke before he could.“That’s…that’s all. The meeting is over,” he stuttered, still taken aback by Jason’s choice to invest in Noratz.Everyone left the room after the words left his lips. They were all still whispering about Jason’s decision, some of them staring at him in disbelief and disapproval. Others went to congratulate Kent on his wise investment choice.Jason walked out of the boardroom with his head high; he wasn’t affected by the news. He still had full confidence in his decision to invest in Noratz, and he was sure that soon everyone would take back their words.“Jason” Franklin called out from behind him."Yes,” Jason answered, stopping in his tracks so that Franklin could catch up with
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Forty One - Need a friend
The next day was a Saturday. Jason sat in his living room with a picture of his mother and his father in his hands.“What’s wrong, mom? Why did you look so upset? ”Jason asked the photographer as he traced his mother’s features with his fingers.Flashes of the memory of his grandfather came to his mind as if answering his question.Was he really so awful? Jason thought to himself.He felt like his mind was split into two parts: one part wanted to know exactly what happened with him, his mother, and the Greys when he was young, and the other part was scared of what he would find.There was also the issue of not being able to trust anyone to tell him what really happened. Timothy didn’t seem to know the full story, and even if he did, his loyalty to Michael would hinder him from telling the whole truth.Michael was out of the question. Jason was convinced that he would lie about things just to make Jason come into his life.The only two people whom Jason could trust to say what really h
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Forty Two - Lessons and Lunch
For lunch, Renee chose a quaint restaurant nearby. Jason arrived after Renee, his mind still reeling with thoughts about Lana’s health. His eyes roamed around all the tables at the restaurant till they landed on Renee’s blonde tresses. She waved at him as he made his way to the table.As Jason walked to the table, he couldn’t help but notice how pale Renee looked."Sorry, I’m a bit late; it took me a while to find the place. Funny how it’s so close, but I've never noticed it,” Jason said as he took his seat.“I know, right? It’s like it’s been hiding itself away. Their goulash is amazing; you should get it,” Renee suggested. She smiled at Jason, but it didn’t reach her eyes. It was clear that something was bothering her.“I’ll take you up on that,” Jason said as the waiter approached their table. The waiter swiftly jots down Renee and Jason’s orders. For the goulash, he nods with a smile, confirming the choice, before moving to the next table.After the waiter left, Renee heaved a si
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter some Hundred and Forty Three - Do you know why?
"Renee, if you’re not comfortable staying here, we can eat somewhere else,” Jason suggested in a soft tone as he watched Amelia and Andrew in their seats, not far away from their table. Renee’s jaw clenched, but she tore her eyes away from the two. She looked at Jason and shook her head. “No. I won’t let them ruin our lunch.” Jason nodded. “That's good.” “Do you think he knows about the affair?” Renee asked Jason, referring to Andrew. Knowing the type of person Andrew was, Jason highly doubted that he knew about the affair. If he did, Amara would be on the streets and not on a date with him. “I doubt it," Jason answered “You’re right. I kind of feel bad for him; maybe I'd even tell him if he weren’t so awful. Knowing him, he’d probably laugh in my face and say I was trying to ruin his marriage,” Renee said. “You’re not wrong." Jason agreed. “What were you about to tell me before they asked in?” he asked. Renee let out a bitter chuckle. “Funny enough, it actually has to
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Forty Four - Feel like a fool
“Andrew, do you know why Bruno and I separated?”The words were at the tip of Renee’s tongue, and her mouth was watering to say them. Jason noticed the look in Renee’s eyes. How they burned to tell Andrew the truth and shut him up. If she couldn’t do it, then Jason would be glad to. He exchanged a look with her and subtly asked if he could, and she nodded.“Andrew, do you know why Renee and Bruno separated?” Jason said the words came out louder than she intended, her tone dripping with disdain.The moment the words left Jason’s lips, they went straight to Amara’s ears. All the hairs on her body stood up, and before she knew what she was doing, she practically ran up to Andrew.“Honey, please, I want to leave.” The words spilled out of Amara’s lips in a hurry, her voice shaky.Andrew’s eyes darted between Renee and Jason, even to Amara, who was slightly trembling. Andrew suddenly got the feeling that something was going on that he was unaware of.He furrowed his brows. “But you were t
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Forty Five - Lose it all
“Amara! You can’t keep my son from me!” Bruno slurred as he entered the restaurant.Jason’s eyes darted to Bruno, then to Renee. He expected her to have the same look of shock and confusion that he had, but she didn’t. She looked displeased to see Bruno, a frown present on her face, but she also looked completely unfazed by what Bruno had said.On the other hand, all colour had drained from Amara’s face, and her eyes were glistening like she was about to cry.Andrew stood up from his seat and glared daggers at Amara. "Amara, what the hell is that man talking about? Why is he asking you about a son?”“I..I…don’t…” Amara stuttered. At that moment, she wished the ground under her feet could open and swallow her whole.Bruno walked to the group, bumping into a few tables and murmuring apologies as he did. His eyes were bloodshot, and the smell of alcohol was potent on him."Amara, you can’t do this to me.” He grabbed the collar of her shirt and shook her slightly.Suddenly, it was like a
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Six - Report him
“Bruno assaulted me,” she said through choked sobs.“What?” Andrew blurted out, his eyes widening.Jason and Renee exchanged looks of disbelief, taken aback by Amara’s lie.“You bastard!” Andrew held Bruno by his collar. “You’re going to spend the rest of your miserable life paying for what you did to my wife. You hear me?”“You and your wife are insane! Do you really believe her?” Bruno slurred as he pushed Andrew’s hands off his collar.“Bruno, she's lying,” Renee said.“Shut up!” Amara shouted. "Andy, honey, look at me.” She put her hands on each side of Andrew’s face. “Who are you going to believe? A drunk, a jealous woman, and a lowlife nobody like Jason or your wife who loves you?” She said it with a sad smile.Andrew looked into his wife’s eyes and sighed. He wanted to believe her."Oh, please save the loving wife act,” Renee scoffed.“Andrew, listen” Jason started, “Amara has been cheating on you with Bruno.”“That’s not true. Bruno assaulted me. He forced me to be with him.”
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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
