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"What is the meaning of this?!"

Sighing exasperatedly, the man in the dark blue wind jacket nodded to the documents in hand.

"Did you read the entire notice? You have twenty days to repay the loans for all of your three shops. Failure to do so will result in more fines, not to mention possible, jail time."

Eyes wide, Elena kept glancing from the notice, to the stoic looking man, wondering what on earth was happening.

"You can't be serious. I'm expected to pay ten million dollars in less than twenty days? How am I going to produce that much capital?"

"Look, lady, I'm just the messenger. Please contact the number listed here." Reaching over, the man handed Elena a gray card. Elena instantly knew who is was from.

Christian Grey

CEO of Grey Enterprises

206. 579. 4422

Inwardly seething, Elena threw the papers in the corner, as soon as the man left. She knew she had to come up with some plan to counteract.

"This is how we are playing now, Christian? I will-" Elena was interrupted when one of her hair stylists came rushing into her office. Narrowing her eyes, she glared at the girl.

"What is it?"

Gasping, she pointed to the television mounted in the corner of her office.

"It's on the television. Christian Grey is standing with a Leila Williams. I think they are talking about you!"

Blood running cold, Elena practically dove for the remote, turning to the channel the young woman instructed.

"…I'm Aaron Stone, and if you are just tuning in, Christian Grey, CEO of Grey Enterprises has just put together an impromptu press conference concerning one of his former business partner Elena Lincoln, and Leila Williams, a former ex-girlfriend. Let's switch over to the live coverage."

Feeling dread in the pit of her stomach, Elena sank to the couch located in the corner of her room, waiting for Christian to speak. Striding to the podium, in an all-black suit, he cleared his throat before studying each member of the press. Then, he spoke. To his right, was a striking woman with coal black hair that fell to waves down her back. She looked nervous, and tired at the same time.

"Good afternoon. I do not wish to take up all of your time. I'm sure you have other places to be, and I have a billion-dollar company to run."

At that, the press chuckled a bit before he continued.

"There have been some rumors. Rumors circulating about my character. As you all know, I could care less what anyone has to say about me, or what they believe I do in my spare time. But when these attacks cause my wife. My expectant wife, pain, confusion, and instability, certain measures must be taken."

At that, a low murmur could be heard going through the crowd, and if possible, more flashes went off. The press knew the Grey family was very private. For Christian to suddenly announce his wife's pregnancy was a big deal.

"I was approached by a former business partner of mine. A silent partner. Elena Lincoln. She was one of the benefactors who loaned me the money to start-up my company. I have since then paid her back in full, and by mutual agreement, decided to end our arrangement."

Snorting, Elena turned up the television, waiting to hear what else Christian would say.

"Days ago, Mrs. Lincoln visited me at my office. She informed me that a woman I used to date, was pregnant with my child. I was stunned to hear such news seeing as how I always took preventive measures to ensure that would never happen. To end all potential rumors, and upon Ms. Williams consent, the two of us went to have a DNA test days ago. The test came back this morning, stating that I am not the child's father. Furthermore, Ms. Williams has admitted to being used by Mrs. Lincoln, in order to gain more monetary gain from myself, and my company. The deal had been made, with the intent that Ms. Williams would receive forty percent, which she would use to care for her son. Although her actions were deplorable, I commend Ms. Williams for coming forward, and exposing the truth of my former partner's actions, and has since, been paid for her efforts."

All at once, reporters started shouting questions. Christian only raised his hand, waiting for everyone to be silent before continuing.

"I want it known that the only woman for me, and the only woman I will ever love will be my wife, Anastasia Rose Steele, Grey. The only children I will ever have will only come from her. I pity anyone who threatens or comes after my family, or wife. I am here to formally renounce all business dealings with a Mrs. Lincoln, and anyone associated with her. I have no interest in doing business with people who have no intention of using deception to bend me in order to get what they want. Thank you. Now, I will allow Ms. Williams to say a few words." Christian Grey's steely gaze ran over everyone in the room, before turning, and speaking to his head of security. Tucking her hair behind her head, she began to speak.

"I thank you all for being here. I asked Mr. Grey if I could say a few things, and I want to help clear his name." Suddenly, tears welled in Leila's eyes.

"I am absolutely appalled at my behavior. What I did was wrong. I knew it then, and I know it now. Mr. Grey and I were together several years before. I thought we would go longer, but Mr. Grey, and I weren't on the same time frame at that time. I respected his wishes, and we split amicably. I was a bit saddened, and upset, and met a man months later only to wind up pregnant. I am ashamed that I even agreed to her plan, and even more embarrassed that I got involved within a married couple. All sons should have mothers they are proud of. That is what I want my son to think of me. I wish both Mr. and Mrs. Grey health and happiness in their marriage, and with their future child."

Turning away from the podium, Leila followed the security men, with Christian behind her. Suddenly, the broadcast turned back to the main news anchor.

"Well, you heard it here. Mr. Grey held a press conference to set straight the rumor mill along with announcing the birth of his child with his wife of six years, Mrs. Anastasia Grey. When we return, we will go more in-depth of his former business partner, and the Grey's plan for Mrs. Lincoln."

Turning off the television, Elena shook her head in disbelief. Not only, did Christian try to take away her business, but he even got that stupid Leila on his side to announce it to the world! Now everyone would know her business. Not to mention her husband. Elena glanced to her desk, where her phone was ringing non-stop. Elena could also hear her shop out front was completely silent. Suddenly, a knock at her door, caused her to look up, and gasp aloud at her husband standing there in barely contained anger.

"Elena. We need to talk."

….

Staring at the television screen, Ana's eyes glistened at what was happening.

The baby wasn't Christian's.

Leila admitted to having been involved in trying to take down Christian.

Elena was once again showing her true colors.

Ever since the conference, Ana's cell phone hadn't stopped ringing. Her parents, Christian's parents, his siblings, Kate, even Hannah. She checked the voice messages, and wasn't surprised to hear her father wanting to know the meaning of the conference, his siblings giving her moral support, his mother and father understanding that this could cause more stress in Ana's life, and Hannah being a good business partner as well as friend.

But she didn't want to hear anything just yet.

Turning off the television, she shook her head. To be honest, Ana is glad that Christian is doing what is necessary to be in their child's life. Before, he would have tried to shrug it off. But Ana can see that he is taking her threats seriously. He knew that press conference would cost Mrs. Lincoln tons of money, and destroy her working relationships, which she couldn't be more thrilled.

"It couldn't happen to a nice person," she thought with a smirk. But as happy as she was to see the wicked witches reign end, it still didn't fix things completely between her and Christian. The man lied about a vasectomy, lied about a lot of other things, and Ana had to find out on television that some woman was claiming that he was the child's father! all lies, of course, but he still didn't come to her. She'd been staying at the lavish hotel for the past five days, and had no intention of leaving anytime soon. She ran up the bill with ordering expensive foods, and spa treatments, uncaring the cost, because she wanted to. She didn't care if it sounded terrible, but she was tired of always doing the right thing.

Her husband did whatever he wanted without her input, so why should she start? Did she love Christian? Absolutely. But she was tired of being treated like a doormat. She was always the last to know whenever something important was happening in his life, and it was getting old. She could never see herself being with anyone else, however, she would leave him completely if it meant having confidence in herself, and her own decisions. She would always want Christian with a passion that was almost raw in nature, but she would not stick around if he wasn't being honest. So, for now, she would sit, and wait. If her husband decided to change for the better, they would move forward. But, for now, she would move on with her life, and prepare for her baby.

Ana didn't realize she was watching the television for that long, and stood. Stretching out stiff muscles, she thought about starting to order her dinner. Pulling up Chinese menu online of her favorite place, she was about to call it in, when the room phone rang. Without thinking twice, she jogged over to it, and answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"How's the room? I'm sure my credit card is suffering enough for it as we speak."

Chuckling darkly, Ana spoke.

"Oh, you know. Just being the gold-digger that everyone thinks me to be. Why be a theory, when you can be the real thing? I think tomorrow I'll go but a Maserati."

"Buy two."

"His and hers?"

"You bet. As a matter of fact, I'll come by. We can drive them together."

Snorting, Ana declined.

"No. I really don't want to see your face right now, Christian."

"Well, I want to see yours. Tell me, how's my child?"

Ana was irritated that his comment, made her all warm inside.

"The same. Glad to have some peace. Probably sleeping now that I'm not so stressed or agitated."

Ana knew that was a low blow, but she no longer cared. He hurt her, and she was still hurting.

"That was a low blow. But, I admit to deserving that."

"What? Christian admitting to something? How novel. Quick, someone call the press? Too late, he already did."

Sighing, Christian sat back in his chair.

"Ah. You saw it, then?"

"I did."

Taking a sip of his drink, he waited for Ana to continue, but was surprised she didn't elaborate.

"What? No comment on what I said?"

"Why would I have a comment on what you said? It's the truth, right?"

"Yes."

"Then what should I say? Oh, you didn't expect for me to come running back to your arms after you cleared that up, did you? Well Christian, let me be the first to tell you, that's not going to happen. What you did is something that should have been done eons ago. You won't hear a good job from me, for doing what you were supposed to do. You are a man, aren't you?"

Gritting his teeth, Christian was startled by the sting in Ana's voice. She was not impressed with only his conference. To be fair, his father, and brother told him this would happen.

Son, you're dealing with a different Ana. Before, it was just her. Now, it's her and your child. She won't take anything anymore. But, that's a mother. Always making sure to protect her child, even at the risk of her own happiness.

"Nothing to say, Mr. Grey?" Ana mocked.

"Actually, I do have something to say."

"What is it?"

"Just that I love you."

Closing her eyes. Ana sat in the chair by the phone, and said nothing. She expected Christian to call, but was surprised it took him this long to do so. She saw Taylor the last two days whenever she left the hotel, and had to refrain from rolling her eyes when she saw him accompanied with two other men. She also knew her husband knew where she was. But, for right now, Ana didn't mind. She just didn't want to share the same space as the man. She was about to hang up, when he spoke.

"I know your about to hang up, but please wait. You don't have to say anything. I'll do all the talking." Running her hands through her hair, she waited.

"When I first met you, I was scared out of my mind. You were so beautiful to me. Kind, loyal to a fault, and seemingly untouched by the world. I thought at the time, a woman such as her would never be interested in a man like me."

Eyes wide, Ana listened as Christian revealed some of his thoughts. She'd never heard him talk this way.

"Ana, before I met you, I had been on countless dates. I could see every one of them wanted me for my money, or what I could offer them. But never you. No, you were always asking about my family, or what fun event did I do when we weren't together. For the first time in my life, I had no real leg to stand on. Without the use of my money. Without that to hide behind, I was just a man. A man, who had nothing to offer such an intelligent woman. So, what did I do? I tried to push you away. Tried to dissuade you from wanting romantic words, and gestures. I told you I couldn't give them to you but that was a lie. It wasn't that I couldn't. It was that I was afraid. So afraid of exposing myself in that way. I'd never done that in the past, and I was terrified of what it would mean if I did. You are so much more than just pretty words, Ana, and I did what I feared all along. I pushed you away."

At that, tears ran down Ana's cheeks. She had no words because for the first time in a long time, Christian actually revealed some of his true self.

"Christian," Ana started through her tears.

"I know. I won't say anymore. But I had to tell you, Ana. I had to tell you, that although I know you're angry at me, and don't know how our marriage will go, I love you. I will always love you, and our child. But I know I screwed up, and I have to rectify my mistakes. I have to show you, that I'm serious this time. So, you and the baby can come home for good." Sniffling, Ana spoke quickly.

"I have to go."

"I know."

Quietly, Ana placed the phone down. Wiping her eyes, she stood trying to get her bearings.

"Your daddy says pretty words, but he has to mean it, baby."


And I'm stopping there. Round one of Ana vs. Christian is over. LOL leave me a review ladies! Love you all!