Anastasia never expected such a remark from the man with such a powerful aura. Realizing she might not be able to avoid her fate, she quickly pasted a smile on her face and said, "Sir, you really have a refined taste!"
Christian Grey took a sip of wine without responding. For the rest of the time, Anastasia sat quietly beside him, lighting his cigarettes, pouring wine, and occasionally singing a song at his request, all the while giggling and joking to keep the mood light.
It wasnt that Anastasia was content with self-degradation; she had already stepped through that door and knew there was no easy way out.
As time ticked by, she couldnt help but feel her palms grow damp with anxiety over what was to come.
"Are you nervous?" Christians cold voice startled Anastasia, causing her to nod instinctively.
Christian smiled, "If I werent familiar with the training methods of Crimson Night Club, I might have been deceived by a woman like you."
"Sir, how can you tell at a glance? Mrs. Bennet will blame me for not studying diligently," Anastasia suppressed her sense of shame and cooed, edging closer to Christian.
Men, after all, enjoyed women acting coquettish and innocent to satisfy their peculiar preferences.
Christian looked at the delicate smiling face so close to him, and felt a fire ignite in his abdomen, burning more fiercely mixed with the womans fragrance.
He narrowed his eyes, surprised at the strong reaction this woman evoked in him. He never liked to suppress his desires, so he led Anastasia out of the private room and towards the elevator.
Crimson Night Clubs reputation as the most expensive den of indulgence in the city was well-deserved; the first twelve floors were for entertainment, while the top ten floors housed luxurious suites.
Watching Christian press the button for the highest floor in the elevator, Anastasia gained a more concrete understanding of his stature. It seemed his background was even more significant than she had imagined, after all, the suites on the top floor werent accessible to just anyone with money.
Soon, they arrived at the room, and Anastasia softly smiled, saying, "Sir, you go take a bath first."
Christian glanced at her with that same smirk he seemed fond of. "Why, arent you joining me?"
Anastasia felt her cheeks flush again and replied with her head down, "No, Im afraid I might污 your sight, sir."
Watching the man turn and enter the bathroom, Anastasia let out a breath she hadnt realized shed been holding and sat on the soft chaise by the bedside. She thought Christian was likely just jesting; who would really want to engage in such an intimate act under those circumstances?
She had no time to ponder further and quickly got up, removed her hairpins, and opened the padded area of her clothing to retrieve a strong sleeping pill.
Anastasia was so engrossed in her actions that she didnt notice Christian had emerged from the bathroom, his gaze cold and deep.
She was startled and quickly turned, clutching the pill, to face him. Before her eyes was a striking sight: his robust form, broad shoulders, and long legs standing unabashedly before her.
"What are you doing?" Christian demanded, grabbing her wrist and looking at the palm she tried to hide.
Seeing the anger in his eyes, Anastasia deliberately dropped the pill and smiled seductively, "Oops, I just wanted to make sure youd be more... excited, sir."
"Do you think I need that?" Christian pulled Anastasias hand towards him, and even through his bath towel, she could feel the heat of his body. She jerked her hand back as if electrocuted and stammered, "No, I was being foolish... Ill go take a bath now."
"Alright, well wait for you," Christian said with a playful tone, though his gaze flicked to a spot on the floor.
After Anastasia left, Christian picked up the pill from the floor, his expression stern. The audacity of Crimson Night Club was growing indeed.
In the bathroom, Anastasia stood under the shower, her face flustered. What should she do? Without the pill, it meant she wouldnt be able to avoid tonight.
A knock on the door made her quickly wrap a towel around herself and open the door. "Sir."
Christian looked at the woman in the door and couldnt help but be pleasantly surprised. Her freshly washed face was rosy, and her damp black hair tumbled down, adding to her allure.
Anastasia felt the mans gaze on her and shrank back slightly when she met his predatory eyes.
"Are you avoiding me?"
"No, of course not," Anastasia said with a charming smile, walking out. She thought about what would happen with Christian later, her emotions a mix of anxiety and resignation.
Christian patted the seat next to him. "Come here."
Anastasias heart skipped a beat, and she slowly made her way to sit by the man.
"Whats your name?" Christian pulled Anastasia into his embrace and whispered into her ear.
Suddenly being in the mans domain, feeling his warm breath on her ear, Anastasia, who had never been this close to a man, blushed furiously and stammered, "Anastasia."
Seeing the girls ears turn red in his arms, Christian sneered inwardly. This woman was really good at pretending to be pure.
Christian flipped Anastasia onto her back, meeting her panicked gaze. The fire in his abdomen grew more intense, making him want to ravage this woman mercilessly.
He lowered his head and captured Anastasias red lips in a kiss.
At the moment Christian kissed her, Anastasias mind went blank. This was her first kiss!
Although she had been in love before, her conservative nature had only allowed her to hold hands and hug at most.
She didnt have time to think more as Christian began to make his advance.
When Anastasia opened her eyes again, the man was gone, and she felt like her body had fallen apart. She slowly moved to the bathroom, took a bath, and felt a little better.
At noon, she received a call from Mrs. Bennet: "Your escort fee has been transferred to the card. Mr. Grey is known for his generosity. If you have the opportunity in the future, serving him well will not lack a tip for you."
Anastasia smiled, feeling sour in her heart.
Then she thought of her brother who was still in the hospital and let out a sigh of relief.
Anastasia found a nearby bank to check the balance on her card.
Fifty-seven thousand, Anastasia counted the zeros on the ATM again and was not mistaken, she couldnt help but click her tongue. No wonder even Mrs. Bennet said he was generous, it seems that this man is really generous.
She took out some cash, bought some fruit in the supermarket, and took a taxi to the hospital.
As soon as Anastasia entered the door, she smiled at the boy in the bed: "Ethan, have you been listening to the nurse these days?"
A big boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old lay on the hospital bed, his eyes brightened when he saw Anastasia, and he tried to sit up. Anastasia quickly put down the things in her hand to help him.
"Sister, why are you here? Dont you have to work today?" Ethan asked with some doubt, tilting his head.
"Today is my sisters day off, so I came to accompany you," Anastasia said with a smile, stroking his head. Ethan always thought she worked in an advertising company.
Seeing Ethan staring at a certain place, Anastasia seemed to realize something and pulled up the collar of her clothes.
"Sister, have you found a boyfriend?" Ethan asked with some happiness and worry... He didnt know what the other person was like. If he knew about their family situation, would he be good to his sister?
Anastasia didnt know how to answer, and finally, she could only smile and not speak.
This attitude was seen by Ethan as a kind of indirect admission. He hesitated and said, "Sister, is he good to you?"
Anastasia gave him a white look when she heard the words, "Why do you ask so much, kid? Ill go and peel fruit for you."
Anastasia picked up the fruit on the table and went out the door, and her back had a bit of a fleeing meaning.
She walked to the edge of the corridor and slowly exhaled. Looking at herself in the mirror, she cursed.
"Let you be careless, what if Ethan sees it? Can you find a boyfriend for him to see?" Anastasia muttered to herself.
"What boyfriend?" The male voice from the side scared Anastasia almost to drop the fruit in her hand.
Turning her head, she couldnt help but sigh that the world is too small, she can meet like this.
Christian Grey didnt expect to meet this woman when he came to the hospital to visit his subordinates. If it werent for her current expression that didnt seem to be fake, he would suspect that this woman had ulterior motives.
"Mr. Grey, isnt it not very good for you to eavesdrop on others conversations?" Anastasias face was not very good.
Christian Grey raised his eyebrows, "I just happened to pass by."
Anastasia was speechless, glared at Christian Grey fiercely, and took the washed fruit and walked out.
Looking at her hurried figure, Christian Grey slowly took out the pill from his pocket, and there was a bit of intriguing meaning in his eyes.
Anastasia still felt uneasy when she thought of Christian Grey. She stayed at the door of the ward for a while before going in, accompanying Ethan until he fell asleep, then went to pay the hospital 50,000 yuan at one time, and then went to the doctor to inquire about the situation.
"Miss Anastasia, you know your brothers illness, its difficult to cure. If you want to get better, there is only one way, that is bone marrow transplantation, but to be frank, the treatment cost may not be low." The doctor said to Anastasia with a heavy heart.
"Can you tell me how much it will take?" Anastasia asked nervously. No matter what, you must cure Ethan!
The doctor sighed. He knew about the girls family. Her parents died in a car accident, leaving only this pair of siblings, and her brother got leukemia at this time. The compensation had already been used up, where there was money for surgery.
"The preoperative fee for bone marrow transplantation, and if there are complications after surgery and so on, the total cost is about 1.8 to 2 million."
Hearing the doctors words, Anastasia couldnt help but feel weak, and her eyes were full of despair.