DISCLAIMER: The original characters of Fifty Shades of Grey are owned by E.L. James. The content, added characters and storyline of this story are owned by me. No copyright infringement is intended.

Rated M for adult language.

A/N I've changed the ages of Christian and Ana, not by much though.

Enjoy :) x


Chapter Three.

Christian's POV

"Steele Corporation?" I ask Welch.

Hmm Steele Corporation. New York Company. They haven't been a hassle for me yet mainly because they've never shown interest in Seattle which is no surprise seeing as I basically run this fucking city.

"Yes sir, It appears SIP and Steele Corporation have been working on the deal for a few months now. All was ready to go until you showed some interest."

Of course they changed their mind when I showed interest. I'm the fucking best. Top of the game. I must admit although, Steele Corporation did put up a good run. I can't believe this was going on for months and I didn't fucking know about it. Either my employees are incompetent asses or Steel corporation knows their way around, they know the blind spots and their weaknesses which in this case is SIP's financial struggle. That place is going down either way and I need to be the one to pick it up. But how did they come to this information before me? It's doing my fucking head in.

I run my hands through my hair and pull it painfully.

I sigh, "Who's the owner of Steel Corp?" I ask Welch.

"A Miss Anastasia Steele, Sir."

Anastasia Steele hmm? I've heard of her. Not much seeing as she likes to keep private and keeps herself out of the public eye. I don't think I've ever meet the woman. Which is strange considering she is becoming quite the player. She must have something to hide if she keeps herself locked away and goes unnoticed... Especially by me. No matter. I'll make sure she know's not to cross me again.

"I wan't a full background check on this woman. I want to know everything and anything. you understand?" I snap at Welch.

"Yes Sir, how soon will you want this?".

"5 fucking minutes ago would of been nice." I snap and hang up.

I run my hands through my hair in frustration. I pour myself a glass of bourbon and down the drink not caring for the burn it causes going down my throat. I pour myself another one and down it again. I slam the glass on my desk surprisingly not breaking the damn thing.

I need a good fuck. Maybe I should take up Elena's offer and hold interviews for a new submissive. I need to gain some control. This fucking deal is kicking my ass and I need to take my frustration out on something or more preferably someone.

But for the time being that someone has to be Claude. A few rounds with him will do for the time being.

It's 1:16AM. Maybe sleep won't be a bitch tonight and give me at least 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep. I snort, wishful thinking Grey.

I have a shower, hop into bed and slowly drift off to sleep.


I violently wake up sweating, panting so hard my chest hurts. I notice I'm in my bed and I start to calm down. I check the time and it's 5:07AM.

I run my hands through my hair.

It's been the same nightmare every night this week. Me as a child playing with the crack whore's hair when someone starts banging on the door. The door flies open and he see's me. I try to run and hide but I'm too slow. He catches me and lifts me up by the arm and throws me at the wall. The crack whore is too fucked up to even notice what's going on. He starts screaming at the crack whore and grabs her by the hair and starts to hit her. I try to stop him but I'm not strong enough and he kicks me in the stomach sending me flying towards the wall. The crack whore shouts something at him but he just laughs and throws her down. He finally leaves and I crawl to her side and cuddle with her. She's crying really hard. She tells me to get her special medicine, takes it and falls asleep. Leaving me alone, hungry, scared and in pain, again.

It's not the worst dream I've had but the fact that it's reoccurring is what's getting to me.

I wonder what Flynn would have to say about this. He'll have a fucking field day I'm sure. It's just this damn deal and the sexual frustration that's causing this. Don't worry Grey, both will be dealt with soon. I fucking hope so.

I get up and decide to get ready for work. I notice Welch hasn't emailed me since our conversation. That's not like him. He usually comes up with something within the hour. Who the fuck is this woman? Osama Bin Laden?


Ana's POV

Christian Grey's basic background check didn't give me much to go on. He was adopted at the age of 4 by Carrick Grey and Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey. He has 2 siblings, an older brother, Elliot Grey and a younger sister, Mia Grey, who have also been adopted into the Grey family. He dropped out of Harvard at the age of 20 and built his company from the ground up and now at the age of 29 he has become Seattle's most eligible bachelor and one of the youngest most wealthiest and successful men in the country. This of course is public knowledge. He seems to be very private, either he lives a very dull life and lives only for his work or there's something he's hiding. He's not the only one hiding something Steele. I notice there aren't many pictures of him and the ones that I have found he isn't accompanied by anyone and there isn't any information on girlfriends. From what I can see from the pictures, he seems to be quite attractive. Dark copper hair, tall, seems to be quite muscular. Too bad I can't see his eyes properly. Maybe he's gay? That would explain the absence of female companionship. He very rarely attends events or Galas. Hmmm does this sound familiar? You could be very possibly reading about yourself. My inner voice states. Oh, it appears he also donates very generously to a number of charities and causes; Many to do with child abuse and world hunger.

This information doesn't give me anything to work with. I'm hoping Price can dig a little further and deliver something more worthy to me. Perks of hiring an ex CIA agent. He has a lot of connections and has access to information that's not supposed to see the light of day. There's no doubt in my mind that Christian Grey would be doing the exact same thing I am if he were to catch wind of who's trying to buy SIP. Except he won't get very far. Like I said Price has a lot of resources and he's made sure certain information about me is, well let's just say it's like it never happened. If only.

Until I have more I need to steer Grey Enterprises away from SIP. I need to get the attention of Christian Grey and focus it elsewhere so I can move in and make my move. And what exactly is your move Steele? I have no idea. But it has to be good.

I press the intercom "Lucy, reschedule the rest of my meetings for this week to next week, and have the Company jet stand by in 2 hours. I'm going to Seattle."