Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as told by Christian

Chapter 35

“I can’t wait to see her.”

“I have the registration ready, and I’m wondering if you want me to take her up for a test flight, or if you’d like to do that.”

“No. Take her up. Let me know how she handles.”

“I’d be delighted to. When can we expect you?”

“I’ll try and get up there this weekend. I’ll let you know.”

“Okay. I’ll get back to her. I don’t like to leave a lady waiting.” He chuckles, hangs up, and I laugh.

Me neither, Darius, unless she’s misbehaved…

I sigh. Perhaps Ana and I can go soaring this weekend.

Ana is subdued during dinner, picking at her risotto.

Maybe she’s having second thoughts?

“What’s wrong?” I ask.

“Nothing. It was just a long day.”

My anxiety simmers. There’s something she’s not telling me. “Sawyer told me there were paparazzi outside your building,” I prompt.

“We left via the loading bay. We managed to avoid them.”

So, it’s not the continual harassment from the fourth estate that’s bugging her. What is it? I try a different tack. “What did you do today?”

She snorts. “I spent most of the day on the phone with authors, trying to soften the blow of the news.”

I almost spit out my food. What the hell!

She laughs at my expression, her reaction

“Yes, big business exploiting artistic endeavor,” she clarifies.

“Ah.”

editorial team together this morning to give us all the news of your takeover. Of course, I knew already, when everyone else was in the dark. It was strange. It set me apart…you know.”

“I see.” Surely that’s

torrent. “My fiancé owns the company I work for. Roach stared at me a few times during the meeting and I didn’t know what he was thinking. I remember he

Shit!

“You didn’t tell me he went a little crazy.” Asshole.

“That was a while ago, when

“Did he make

I’ll fire him if he did.

She studies me, her face serious, as if considering my question. “A little. Maybe. Maybe not. Or maybe I’m projecting. I don’t know. Anyway, he confirmed my position as editor.”

“Today?”

“This afternoon.”

Hmm. I’ve not yet removed the moratorium on hiring new staff.

Wily old bastard.

Reaching over, I grasp her hand. “Congratulations. We should celebrate. Were you worried about

“I thought you knew and you hadn’t said anything.” Her voice trails off.

I laugh. “No, I didn’t. But it’s great news.”

She looks relieved. Is this why she’s been so quiet? “Don’t sweat it, Ana. To hell with what your colleagues think and what Roach thinks. I hope everyone at the company was reassured by the press

“Some yes. Some no. There are a few who still miss Jack.”

“Really? That amazes me.”

“He took a gamble on a couple. They’re loyal. I suspect they’ll move with him when he finds another job.”

He’s never going to find another job if I have my way.

She

“Anyway, thank you,”

“What for?”

“Listening.” Her brow furrows once again, and I wonder

What, Ana? Tell me.

“Are you ready for the wedding planner?”

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