A/N: Disclaimer I do not own any of the characters of this story, they belong to the wonderful E.L. James

CPOV

"I don't care Ross! We need to get that company, do what you need to make it happen." I say to Ross.

"Christina, Mr. Steele seems to be as stubborn as you are. He didn't even want to know what you were offering, he simply said that he appreciates what you're doing but his company is not for sale. When he retires his daughter is going to take over." Ross tells me.

"There has to be something we can do to get Steele Inc."

"Why are you so insistent on this company anyway? What exactly are you really after?" Ross asks me.

"Do you remember the shipping company I've been trying to get?"

"Grey Harbor?" Ross asks. I nod in response. "They won't give us the time of day. Christian."

"I finally found out who was funding them and helping them out. If you go to the bottom, you'll see who recently became owner."

"Raymond Steele." Ross says his name surprised.

"Do you know the things GEH could do if we had that shipping yard Ross. I need to get Steele Inc. one way or another."

"I'll keep trying but, in all honesty, I don't see it happening. Mr. Steele was very clear on where he stands with his company, and from what he said his daughter feels the same way." Ross tells me.

"Wait Ross you said his daughter is going to take over?"

Ross looks at me suspiciously. I can see her hesitation before she answers. "Yes, but Christian…." I start talking before she can continue.

"That's what we have to do Ross. We must persuade her to sell. She's the key to all this."

"What are you planning to do? Turn on the Christian charm?" Ross looks at me not sure if she likes the idea or is she hates it. "I don't think it will work Christian. Whatever you're planning I'm not sure I like it."

"It's all business Ross. You know how I love a good challenge, that's all."

"Do you really think that by sleeping with her, she's just going to hand over the company to you?" Ross asks.

"I'm sure I can persuade her with my charm. I just need to convince her, offer her my help and work from there. I'm not sure what she looks like but if I do sleep with her it will be a bonus. Ross you can relax, you should know me better than that."

"Grey don't do anything stupid." Ross says, and I know she's not convinced.

"I'll take it from here Ross." I say she walks out my office. I just smile at her as she shuts the door.

I'm known as a heartless and ruthless person. I always get what I want no matter the cost. I'm also known as a playboy, I don't date I just tend to have one-night stands which makes me an asshole. Despite what they say, I'm not as bad as Elliot even though he has been seeing someone for some time now, which is a surprise he's not one to commit or remain faithful. As cocky as it might sound women chase me, or when they meet me they make it known that they will do anything for me. I'm sure Ms. Steele won't be any different. Even if I approach her she won't be able to resist me.

Now I just must figure out a way to have an accidental meeting with her, so it's not obvious what I'm after. Ross is sure it won't be as easy as last time even though she's got the wrong idea. When I was trying to take over SIP a publishing company that was struggling, the owner Mr. Williams didn't want to sell because from somewhere else. I was pissed but told him I would give him a better offer, and I would get back to him.

I walked out of his office only to meet his daughter Leila Williams. She introduced herself and like always she invited me to lunch, which I of course accepted. Leila asked what I was doing in the office with her father, so I explained how I wanted to buy the company, but her father had refused. Before I knew it, we were in a hotel room doing some kinky shit. We met up a few more times, and in one of those times she said she would convince her dad to sell to me, if I let her keep running things at SIP. I of course agreed with my own small print. The next day Mr. Williams signed, and I became the owner of SIP. Leila knew from the beginning that I didn't want anything serious, I was perfectly clear that it was just sex. Eventually she wanted more, thinking that since she was the first woman I slept with more than once she was special, which was not the case. I just liked all the kinky stuff she liked to do, so I ended it. We keep in touch because of SIP, we meet once or twice a month for a business meeting. I didn't pursue her, she has always contacted me. I didn't always meet with her it was more when I wanted. At the end I got what I wanted, and I didn't have to do much it just fell into my lap so do speak. If I am being honest I do hope things with Ms. Steele are just as easy, I don't get how she could run a business anyway. It's just being handed to her she doesn't know what it's like to work hard for something. I'm broken out of my thoughts Andrea's voice.

"Mr. Grey your father is here to you." Andrea my assistant says.

"Please send him in Andrea." My dad walks in shortly after.

"Dad this is a nice surprise. What can I do for you?"

"Son. I came to see how things are going? I also just came from Ray's office. He said you offered to buy his company."

"I just figured since your good friends, he would want someone familiar to run it, instead of it going to some stranger, or someone who doesn't know what they are doing. Don't worry dad, I know Ray refused my offer because his daughter is taking over once he retires. If I'm being honest I don't see how that's a good idea. Does she even know anything about the business, I mean how does he know she won't run it into the ground." Dad gives me a smile like he knows something I don't.

"Christian don't underestimate them. Ray knows what he's doing, and you'd be surprised by Ana. There's a lot you don't know. Neither of them will be changing their minds. Since I know you, I thought you should know that Ray just signed the company over to Ana even though they won't make the announcement till the Christmas party."

"You have nothing to worry about dad. I've always liked Ray and respect him, he taught me a lot.

"Thank you, son. They've been thru a lot and have worked hard to get what they have. Now do you have time for lunch with your old man?" He laughs knowing I won't refuse. We walk into the restaurant and are seated right away. Dad makes sure to confirm that I will be going to dinner tonight.

"Is Elliot bringing Kate?"

"No, she thought it would be nice if it was just us with Mia coming home today. From what Elliot said she made plans with Ana for a girl's night." Dad is giving me a suspicious look. I'm guessing he wanted to see my reaction.

"As in Ray's daughter?" I ask.

"Christian don't get any ideas." I can hear the warning in his voice.

"Dad you don't need to worry. I just realized how small of a world it is."

"You could say that, but they just recently graduated so they came back to Seattle like they had originally planned." I smile at dad and thankfully he changes the subject.