THE RISE OF THE INCREDIBLE ASHER KNIGHT

CHAPTER 2

“Grandfather Richard has passed away!”

Scarlett had just received news that her Grandfather and head of the Grey empire, Richard Grey had passed away.

Although the headquarters of most of the Grey’s businesses including Grey Industries were in Crenshaw city where the family stayed, Richard Grey lived in Greenville city.

The lawyer had asked the family to come over to discuss the sharing of the inheritance.

Scarlett was positive that she was going to be made the next Chairman of Grey Industries which was worth 10 billion dollars.

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William packed their bags as they prepared to leave for Greenville city.

The Grey family didn’t fly in commercial airplanes. They had their own private plane.

While the Grey family flew like kings and queens, William wasn’t allowed to stay with them in the main quarters.

He had to sit on the ground in a small corner next to the restroom.

Soon, they arrived at Richard Grey’s mansion in Greenville city. The mansion was exquisite and showed just how much money Richard Grey had.

As they arrived at the mansion. Madame Croft, the caretaker, asked some of the servants to assist William with the luggage, but Sophia stopped them.

“No need to help him. That’s his job.” She snarled.

Apart from Richard Grey, Madame Croft was the only other person who treated William nicely whenever they met.

With no help, William struggled to move all the bags. He had to climb a large flight of stairs in such a massive mansion.

When he was finally done moving all their bags to their rooms, he was exhausted.

Mr. Perry, the family lawyer, arrived at the mansion shortly after for the will reading.

All of the family members came together in the living room to hear Richard Grey’s will.

William was also on his way to the living room when Damon stopped him. “Where do you think you’re going? The will is for Mr. Grey’s family members, not thrash like you.”

Not wanting to cause any trouble, William silently returned to his room alone while everyone else sat down waiting for the lawyer to read the will.

Mr. Perry had a solemn expression on his face. “You’re all welcome. I would firstly like to offer condolences to you all. Richard Grey was a great man.

He unzipped his leather bag and brought out a file. “I will now be reading the contents of Richard Grey’s will.”

However, he stopped briefly looking around as if searching for someone. “Where is Mr. William?”

Sophia scoffed. “There’s no need for him to be here. It’s my grandfather’s will after all.”

“Mr. Richard instructed that he should be present. Without him we cannot commence with the will reading.” Mr. Perry explained

“What? why would grandfather want that piece of thrash here? There’s no way he could have left him something.” Damon protested.

Scarlett snarled. “Grandfather always had a soft spot for him. He must have left him some peanuts.”

She instructed one of the maids to call William. William was surprised when he was told to join the other members in the living room.

Richard Grey had always been nice to him, but he wasn’t expecting that he would give him anything.

Satisfied that everyone was present, Mr. Perry began reading the will. “This is the will of Richard Grey.”

Properties, cars and funds were shared amongst Fiona and all the grandchildren.

As William expected, nothing was given to him.

“As for the ownership of Grey Industries…”

Everyone listened in anticipation. They were sure that Scarlett was going to be appointed as the new chairman.

Grey Industries was worth 80% of all Richard Grey’s properties. It was valued at around 10 billion dollars.

“I leave it to William.”

Everyone gasped in shock. Scarlett nearly fell to the ground as her feet grew weak.

William's eyes widened in disbelief. Did he hear correctly? Grey Industries was his?

“What did you just say? Grandfather Richard left the company to this pig?” Fiona thundered angrily.

Damon let out a loud laugh. “That was a good joke Mr. Perry. Now tell us, who did Grandfather leave the company to?”

Mr. Richard sighed. “It’s as I said. Lord Richard’s wishes were that William be the new Chairman of Grey Industries.”

Damon walked angrily towards him and yanked the will out of his hands.

His eyes widened in shock when he read the will. It was just as the lawyer said.

It was written plainly that the company was left to William and was signed by Richard Grey.

“That was Lord Richard’s wishes. It only goes to Scarlett if William is unable to claim the inheritance.” Mr. Perry explained.

Fiona clenched her teeth angrily at William. “You snake! You must have known about this.”

However, William was just as confused as the rest of them.

He could never have imagined this happening.

Why would Richard Grey make him the Chairman of Grey Industries?

As they flew back to Crenshaw city, William was still trying to wrap his head around what had just happened.

Meanwhile, the entire Grey family were fuming. Scarlett’s hopes of becoming Grey Industries’ Chairman had been shattered to pieces.

They weren’t going to allow a piece of scum like William take hold of Grey Industries. They had to find a way to get it back.

The plane had gone midway through the journey when a serious storm started.

The pilot’s voice buzzed on the intercom. “Everyone please make sure your seatbelts are properly secured. We are experiencing a bit of turbulence.”

The plane shook from side to side as the pilot struggled to keep control. However, the weather conditions only got worse.

A strike of lightning hit one of the propellers causing it to spiral out of control.

"We're going down! We're going down!!!"