As a new and ambitious ADA of the US Attorney's Office, Anastasia Steele faces the first case that chills her blood and haunts her dreams. A vicious battle for justice grips Washington as aspiring billionaire Christian Grey goes head-to-head with predatory paedophile Elena Lincoln. Hell bent on retribution, Ana teeters on the fringe of ethics and love as sparks fly fast and true.

Elena refuses to let Christian build on his relationship with Ana. She is determined that they will not be together. Christian refuses to see Elena for who she truly is. He insists Elena helped him and he views her as a friend. Will he come to his senses when his back is against the wall and he loses the one person who can truly save him from Elena and himself?