★This story has a very different scenario of the popular trilogy by the incomparable E.L. James, but remember. IT IS ONLY A FANFICTION. Don't be surprised if there's compromised information!★ We've heard Ana Steele, we've experienced Christian Grey. it's time for the heir to shine. Ted (Theodore Raymond Steele) has just left school for summer break, expecting a relaxing, normal, three month vacation with his mother and his little sister, Phoebe. However, when he deliberately walks into Old Man Grey's office, there is no such thing as normal.

This is the sequel (continuation) of After. Hardin and Tessa's relationship will be tested in ways she never expected, but he knew of all along.

"It is your choice," he said, stepping so close to me that our lips were almost touching. "Either do what I say - or get another job." My heart stood still as I gazed up into his deep, dark, dangerous eyes... In a world where women's only role in life is to sit at home and look pretty, Lilly is determined to fight for her freedom. There's only one problem: a powerful man blocking her way.

Tessa Young is an 18 year old college student with a simple life, excellent grades, and a sweet boyfriend. She always has things planned out ahead of time, until she meets a rude boy named Hardin, with too many tattoos and piercings who shatters her plans.

The passionate story of Tessa and Hardin continues as family secrets, deep betrayals, and career opportunities threaten to tear them apart.