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Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Four - ProdigyS Struggles
The list contained the names of the companies and their addresses. The first on the list was a construction company called Prodigy Structures. That was where Jason would start.After getting a few things he needed from the Human Resources department at the Elysian Syndicate and going to his apartment to change, Jason took a taxi to the construction site that Prodigy Structures was currently working on.Arriving at the construction site, Jason was welcomed by dust-filled air, the noise of heavy equipment, and the smell of freshly cut concrete. Workers in hard hats and fluorescent vests were sprawled around the site, each of them tending to a specific task.Jason walked up to a worker who was looking at a building plan.“Excuse me, I’d like to speak to the foreman,” Jason said to the worker as he handed him the employment contract that he had gotten from Human Resources.The worker took the paper from Jason and looked at it. “Follow me,” he said to Jason.Jason followed the worker. The
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Five - Helping hand
Twenty bags of cement later, Jason's hands were red and throbbing like they were about to pop. They were now decorated with blisters. His muscles were strained, which caused him to be in pain and discomfort every time he moved.“This is all going to be worth it,” Jason whispered to himself as he dropped the twenty-first bag of cement on the top floor.“Need help with those bags, newbie?” He heard someone say He turned to see the person. It was a worker; he was standing next to the foreman, and they were both looking at Jason with wide grins like they enjoyed seeing him suffer.Was he really offering to help? Jason thought.“I could get my little sister to give you a hand, but she may outlift you,” the man said, then burst into laughter, the foreman joining in as they walked away.Taking deep breaths, Jason shut his eyes and tried to calm himself down so he wouldn’t do anything to them that would ruin his plan.“Chop chop, you got nine more to carry. Get to it or I’ll double it,” the
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Six - More than an A hole
“Welcome to my humble abode. It’s not the Ritz, but it’s what I've got,” Connor said as he opened the door to his apartment.It was a small apartment in Queens. Jason stepped in and looked around the place. It was, in fact, small, but he had no complaints. On the contrary, he was grateful to Connor for opening up his home to him.“Don’t be silly, Connor; thank you for letting me stay here; I really appreciate it,” Jason said.“No need to thank me, man. Take a seat. You must be tired after the day you’ve had." Connor pointed at the small couch in the middle of the living room.Jason did as he said and took a seat on the couch. As he sat there, he wondered how he would bring the topic of work up to get the answers that he needed."Hey, don’t get too shaken up about how Danny treated you today. That’s just how things are around there. After a while, you’ll get used to it,” Connor said as he handed Jason a bottle of water.Jason pressed his lips into a tight line. “I figured, although I c
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Seven - Unloading day
The next day was unloading day at the construction site. All the workers were working in the main area. Jason and Connor were doing a hammering job.“What are you doing today, princesses?” Danny said as he walked into the site.“It’s unloading dat boss; that’s why I’ve got them all working here,” Danny’s second in command, Ron, said.“Alright,” Donny nodded. His gaze landed on Jason and Connor. “Give these two double the work; maybe that will teach them who’s boss.”Jason stopped hammering and was about to go off on Danny, but he looked at Connor and decided against it. He glared daggers at Danny, then continued hammering.Ron pulled Danny to the side slightly. “Boss was missing some materials. Steel beams and metal sheets,” he said.Danny frowned and said, “I’ll go check that with the engineers,” and then he walked away.The conversation wasn’t missed by Jason. whose eyes were glued on Danny as he watched him enter the architect's office. He didn’t even realise that he had stopped wor
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Eight - Collapse
Jason and Connor had arrived at the apartment, and it was now late in the evening.Jason walked into the living room to see Connor finishing a plate of spaghetti.“I thought you’d never wake up. I left you a plate in the fridge in case you’re hungry,” Connor said to Jason as he scarfed down what was left on his plate.“Thank you,” Jason said as he sat on the couch with him, “And not just for the food, for everything; you’ve been very generous with me these past few days, Connor. When they pay me, I’ll have to return the favour.”“You mean if they pay you?" Connor said, putting emphasis on the ‘if.“What do you mean?” Jason asked.“I mean, they might not keep you there. Danny’s got his eye on you, and that’s not a good sign. When he doesn’t like someone, it means their days are numbered,” Connor explained.The realisation hit Jason. He obviously didn’t care about the salary, but if he was fired now, his plan would fail."Actually, that’s why I need to ask something of you.” Connor star
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Nine - Defend yourself like a man
At the construction site, Jason’s eyes were still glued to the architect's office. As he looked at the door, he thought about how this all needed to end soon, and all the proof he needed could be behind that door. “What’s wrong with you?” Danny’s voice startled him and interrupted his thoughts. He turned to face Danny’s flinty glare.“Nothing” Jason shrugged his shoulders and went back to work.“I’m not done talking to you,” Danny snapped.Jason inhaled sharply, then looked at Danny and said, “Go on.”“Why were you looking towards the office? I know you don’t want to be an architect. That kind of job isn’t for people like you.”“You have no idea what kind of person I am,” Jason said as he walked away.“I know exactly who you are, Trash. You’re a piece of trash who has no respect for authority,” Danny yelled as he followed Jason.Fed up with Danny Jason stopped walking and turned to face him. “For someone who talks so much about respect, you have no respect for your employees,” he spa
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Ten -Lose Something?
“What the hell happened here?” they said simultaneously as they slowly walked into the apartment.The apartment was in disarray like a tornado had torn through it. The largest couch was turned upside down, and its cushions sprawled across the living room floor. Also scattered across the floor were shards of glass from shattered pictures and shards of broken dishes.“Be careful; there’s glass all over the floor,” Connor warned Jason as they stepped in, his eyes roaming all around his vandalised apartment.“Really? I didn’t notice,” Jason said sarcastically, attempting to lighten the mood. “Who could’ve done this?” Connor asked rhetorically.Suddenly it clicked in Jason’s head, “This is is Danny’s doing. I’m sure of it.”"Unbelievable,” Connor muttered under his breath. He flipped the couch back to its normal position and sat on it, burying his face in his hands. Guilt and rage were rising in Jason as he kept on looking at the state of the apartment.“I’ll get a broom to clean up the
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Eleven - I’ll come looking for you
“Lost something in the office? Did you find it?” Danny sneered and inched closer to Jason. “So not only are you a disrespectful scumbag, but you’re also a thief,” his tone dripping with venom.Danny slowly walked away as he said, “You know what we do to thieves around here?’”Before Jason could even blink, Danny carried a long pole from one of the tables and swung at Jason, but Jason’s reflexes saved him, and he was able to duck down and dodge the hit, much to Danny's displeasure.Danny tried to pick up her weapon, but Jason punched him before he could, causing him to stagger to the ground.Just like the last time Jason and Danny had a physical altercation, a crowd of workers had now gathered around them.“Don’t just stand and stare like idiots; help me out!” Danny yelled at the workers.Immediately, Ron and three other workers rushed to Jason and tackled him to the ground. As they struggled with him, Jason’s only worry was that the documents he hid in his pants wouldn’t fall out.Wit
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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
