This series of events occur four years after the events of the epilogue.

A Fifty Shades Prequel: Set 4 years before Fifty Shades of Grey. Christian has found business success but at what personal cost? He's only recently moved into his oversized Escala Penthouse. By himself. He's surviving on restaurant food and takeout.

A Fifty Shades prequel. Set four years before Fifty Shades of Grey. Christian has only recently moved into his Escala Penthouse. He has hired Mrs. Gail Jones as his executive chef and housekeeper. Most recently, he hired Jason Taylor as his Close Protection person.