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Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Four - Guarantee
Jason gave the best presentation of the proposal that he could. He tackled their questions and concerns perfectly.Everyone sat in anticipation as Mr. Ponce De Leon and his financial advisors discussed.“One more question." Mr. Ponce De Leon said, “Your growth targets seem ambitious. What factors contribute to your confidence in achieving these milestones?”Jason cleared his throat before answering; he had been especially preparing for that question.“Our financial projections are based on thorough market research, demand forecasting, and input from industry experts. We've accounted for various scenarios and risk factors in our models to ensure realistic expectations. Additionally, the infusion of capital from our partnership with you will enable us to accelerate our growth trajectory and capitalise on emerging opportunities in the market.”Mr. Ponce de Leon and his advisors nodded, pleased by everything they had heard.“Thank you for addressing our concerns, Jason. After careful cons
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Five- Wow that’s strong
For the restaurant where the celebratory dinner would take place, Jason chose Lla Vespera. It was a luxurious establishment. The interior had a refined design, with plush furnishings, rich textures, and exquisite artwork adorning the walls.Their food had already been ordered, and their dinner was served.“I must say, Jason, you have good taste; this place is beautiful. And their lobster is spectacular,” Mr. Ponce De Leon commented as he took another bite of his food.“Really? I just picked the first restaurant I saw when I searched ‘fancy restaurants in New York’” Jason said.The table erupted in laughter, but Jason wasn’t even joking. That’s exactly what he had done.“Eres hilarante,” Mrs. Ponce De Leon said to Jason. She corrected herself when she realised she didn’t say it in English. “That means you’re hilarious,” she smiled.“Yo sé,” Jason said as he took a bite of his own lobster.Mr. and Mrs. Ponce de Leon looked at Jason in surprise. “You speak Spanish?” Mrs. Ponce de Leon a
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Six - Race against time
The night ended, and the day of the contract signing came. The contract was supposed to be signed by 9:00 a.m. that morning.Amelia called Jason by 7:00 am because she was worried about how much he drank and wanted to make sure he was okay. There was also the worry in the back of her mind that Jason wouldn’t show up on time like he did yesterday.Just like yesterday, her call went straight to voicemail. She took a deep breath, choosing not to worry.“He’s fine. He’s not a kid; he knows how important this is. He’s probably getting ready right now and has his phone on silent,” she said to herself, trying to convince herself.An hour later, she heard a knock on her office door and assumed it was Jason.Amelia breathed a sigh of relief. “Come in,” she said with excitement.But her excitement and relief were short-lived when the door opened to reveal Franklin. Amelia’s expression soured, and her face dropped. “Hi Franklin,” she said in a dull tone.Franklin walked into the office holding
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Seven - Open up
“Jason, Jason, open up.” Amelia and Franklin had been screaming and banging on Jason's door for the past seven minutes.“What if he left while he was drunk last night and got lost... or kidnapped?” Amelia said, her heartbeat racing at the possibility.“Should we ask the security men for the CCTV footage from last night?” Franklin suggested.Amelia snapped her fingers. “Good idea. Let’s go.”It took them a few minutes to convince the security guards, but they eventually showed them the footage, and the last thing that the CCTV cameras captured of Jason was when Amelia and Franklin escorted him to his apartment.“Thank you,” they said, thanked the guard, and left the security room.“So that means he’s in the apartment,” Amelia said.“Then why the hell won't he answer or open the door? I don’t get it. You saw him last night; sure, he was drunk, but he wasn’t blackout drunk." Franklin scraped his fingers through his hair. Suddenly he remembered something from the night before: “The woma
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Eight - Wake up
As soon as the door was moved out of the way, Franklin and Amelia bolted into the apartment. "Hey, you haven’t paid me?” Franklin rushed to him and slapped a hundred-dollar bill into his hand without even checking how much it was. The carpenter grinned and walked away when he saw the bill.The first thing Amelia and Franklin saw when they entered the apartment was Jason’s unconscious body sprawled across the couch."Jason, wake up!” Franklin shouted, and he realised he was ridiculous for thinking that would wake him up as soon as he said it.Amelia grabbed his shoulders and shook him gently, but he was completely unresponsive, limp like a rag doll.Amelia and Franklin soon realised that getting the apartment door open was one thing, but waking Jason up would be a whole other ball game.They tried everything that came to mind. Amelia tried to lift his eyelids, but it was like trying to open a stuck drawer. They exchanged worried glances, thinking he may even be in a coma.“I think we
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Twenty nine - Jason’s day out
Jason staggered out of the apartment complex. He crossed the street and nearly got crushed by a car.“Watch where you're going, dumbass!” the driver yelled.“Sorry,” Jason yelled back and stumbled to the sidewalk. He hailed a taxi, "T-Taxi.”The taxi stopped in front of him, and he got in, stumbling while he did. “Where to, sir?” the taxi driver asked.“Just drive; I’m trying to get away from two crazy people,” Jason slurred.The driver thought that Jason was in real danger and became alarmed, his eyes widening. “Of course, sir.” He stepped on the gas and drove away.***“I can’t believe you let him escape," Amelia exclaimed as she walked down the street.Once Amelia got the call, she ran out of the grocery store and joined Franklin to search for Jason.“Now’s not the time to play the blame game, Amelia; I already feel terrible as it is,” Franklin sighed as he brushed his hat back with his palm.“You’re right,” Amelia nodded. "Sorry, it’s just that this is all so stressful. And to to
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Thirty - Hope on the hopeless
“Jason?” a voice said from the crowd. The person rushed to the scene and broke up with the two men."Hey, don’t hold me back; this imbecile knocked my fruits down.” The man pointed at the fruits that were sprawled all over the floor. “And he said my apples weren’t fresh.”“But they’re not,” Jason slurred."Jason, be quiet,” the person turned to him. It was Christopher. Jason’s eyes widened, and even in his dilutionary state, he was surprised that Christopher helped him. “You?” he blurted out.Christopher’s expression softened when he took a good look at Jason. “Are you okay?” he asked.“I’m fine. It’s this guy that’s got a problem,” Jason pointed at the vendor.“I’m going to kill him.” The vendor lunged at Jason, but Christopher stood between the two of them. “Get out of the way! This is between me and him,” the vendor growled.“Can’t you see he’s not well?” Christopher told the vendor.“Let me knock some sense into him then,” the vendor yelled.“Go ahead!” Jason urged the man."Jaso
Jason Grey’s Inevitable Rise to the Top Chapter One Hundred and Thirty One - Dirty work
“Damn son of a…” Franklin muttered a string of profanities under his breath."Jason,” Mr. Ponce De Leon called out as he approached Jason.Jason sighed and shook his head. Right then and there, he knew that he had fallen right into the trap set for him. A mix of emotions was rising inside of him, but the most prominent one was rage.And his rage gave birth to frustration because he didn’t know who to be more angry at. The people who drugged him—Kent and Roland—and the stupid smirks on their faces or himself for falling into the trap. He felt like he had failed those who were rooting for him, especially Franklin and Amelia. But one person he wasn’t angry at was Mr. Ponce de Leon. He understood that, from his point of view, Jason was irresponsible and had too much to drink, and that discouraged him. “Jason, I hope you can understand why I did this." Mr. Ponce de Leon said.Jason nodded. "Completely, sir." There’s no need for you to explain it to me,” he glared at Kent as he spoke. “I
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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
