Chapter 111
Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian (Fifty Shades 4)
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Publishing and You?
Date: May 30 2011 19:10
To: Anastasia Steele
Anastasia,
âWeirdingâ is not a verb and should not be used by anyone who wants to go into publishing. Impeccable? Compared to what, pray tell? And what do you need to ask about Mrs. Jones? Iâm intrigued.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
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From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: You and Mrs. Jones
Date: May 30 2011 19:17
To: Christian Grey
Dear Sir,
Language evolves and moves on. It is an organic thing. It is not stuck in an ivory tower, hung with expensive works of art and overlooking most of Seattle with a helipad stuck on its roof.
Impeccableâcompared to the other times we haveâ¦whatâs your wordâ¦oh yesâ¦fucked. Actually, the fucking has been pretty impeccable, period, in my humble opinionâbut then, as you know, I have very limited experience.
Is Mrs. Jones an ex-sub of yours?
Ana
Her response makes me laugh out loud, then shocks me.
Mrs. Jones! Submissive?
No way.
Ana. Are you jealous? And speaking of languageâ¦watch yours!
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: Language. Watch Your Mouth!
Date: May 30 2011 19:22
To: Anastasia Steele
Anastasia,
Mrs. Jones is a valued employee. I have never had any relationship with her beyond our professional one. I do not employ anyone Iâve had any sexual relations with. I am shocked that you would think so. The only person I would make an exception to this rule is youâbecause you are a bright young woman with remarkable negotiating skills. Though, if you continue to use such language, I may have to reconsider taking you on here. I am glad you have limited experience. Your experience will continue to be limitedâjust to me. I shall take âimpeccableâ as a complimentâthough with you, Iâm never sure if thatâs what you mean or if your sense of irony is getting the better of youâas usual.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc., from His Ivory Tower
Though perhaps it might not be a good idea for Ana to work for me.
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From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Not for All the Tea in China
Date: May 30 2011 19:27
To: Christian Grey
Dear Mr. Grey,
I think I have already expressed my reservations about working for your company. My views on this have not changed, are not changing, and will not change, ever. I must leave you now, as Kate has returned with food. My sense of irony and I bid you good night.
I will contact you once Iâm in Georgia.
Ana
For some reason Iâm mildly irritated to hear that she wouldnât want to work for me. She has an impressive GPA. Sheâs bright, charming, funny; sheâd be an asset to any company. Sheâs also wise to say no.
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: Even Twinings English Breakfast Tea?
Date: May 30 2011 19:29
To: Anastasia Steele
Good night, Anastasia.
I hope you and your sense of irony have a safe flight.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
I put all thoughts of Miss Steele aside and start on a response to Elena.
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: The Weekend
Date: May 30 2011, 19:47
To: Elena Lincoln
Hello, Elena.
My mother has a big mouth. What can I say?
I met a girl. Brought her to dinner.
Itâs not a big deal.
How goes it with you?
Best,
Christian
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
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From: Elena Lincoln
Subject: The Weekend
Date: May 30 2011, 19:50
To: Christian Grey
Christian, thatâs bullshit.
Letâs do dinner.
Tomorrow?
Ex
ELENA LINCOLN
ESCLAVA
For The Beauty That Is Youâ¢
Fuck!
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: The Weekend
Date: May 30 2011, 20:01
To: Elena Lincoln
Sure.
Best,
Christian
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
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From: Elena Lincoln
Subject: The Weekend
Date: May 30 2011, 20:05
To: Christian Grey
Do you want to meet the girl I mentioned?
Ex
ELENA LINCOLN
ESCLAVA
For The Beauty That Is Youâ¢
Not at the moment.
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: The Weekend
Date: May 30 2011, 20:11
To: Elena Lincoln
I think Iâll let the arrangement I have now run its course.
See you tomorrow.
C.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
I sit down to read Fredâs draft proposal for Eamon Kavanagh, then move on to Marcoâs summary of the publishing houses in Seattle.
JUST BEFORE 10:00 IâM distracted by a ping from my computer. Itâs late. I assume itâs a message from Ana.
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From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Over-Extravagant Gestures
Date: May 30 2011 21:53
To: Christian Grey
Dear Mr. Grey,
What really alarms me is how you knew which flight I was on.
Your stalking knows no bounds. Letâs hope that Dr. Flynn is back from vacation.
I have had a manicure, a back massage, and two glasses of champagneâa very nice start to my vacation.
Thank you.
Ana
Sheâs been upgraded. Well done, Andrea.
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: Youâre Most Welcome
Date: May 30 2011 21:59
To: Anastasia Steele
Dear Miss Steele,
Dr. Flynn is back, and I have an appointment next week.