The moment Cardo’s car stopped at the parking lot, he saw reporters waiting outside and he let out a quiet sigh."Here boss' ' drake passed him the nose mask and sunglasses.Mason collected it and put them on before opening the car and stepping down. The reporters gathered him immediately, flashing their aggressive lights on his face.👥Welcome back Cardo !👥We heard you went to spend the weekend with your wife!👥How does your wife looks like!👥I will pay you all the money in my account if you can take your mask and glasses off!👥Cardo!!👥"When will you open a social media account?👥Cardo !!They began following him, taking pictures and asking him annoying questions. The hefty bodyguards were protecting him from the paparazzi before they touched some part of his face and body.They finally got in, the employees were greeting him but he didn't bother replying as he got to his office."Welcome back Mr Cardo , I trust you had a good time with your wife" Annabella entered the office
ONE WEEK LATER★The styles was already open, taking in some people that came to audition for the competition with their drawings and designs.Diamond looked at herself in the mirror for the umpteenth time, she was already at the company but she was in the restroom. Earlier she talked to Cardo about being fair with the competitors and not to give her any favors because she was his wife."Nervous?" A female voice sounded behind her and Diamond turned back to see a girl in red short hair."Blue Richard” she stretched her hands out as she introduced herself."Diamond..." Diamond thought she shouldn't tell she’s that she's married so she used her original name instead. “Diamond Xander" she smiled and accepted the handshake."I know you. The girl who got humiliated by her husband to be?" Blue narrowed her eyes."Hmm, yeah. But I’m over it now" Diamond replied and Blue nodded but didn't let go of her hands when she saw the diamond ring on her fingers."You're married?" She said and Diamond
AIRPORT★A black limousine stopped in the airport, the driver came down and opened the door for Valerie and her manager."Where is he?" She muttered and looked around the airport.Her phone began ringing and she checked the caller, she smiled and picked it up."Where are you?" She sulked when she asked."Turn around" the male voice replied from the other end and she turned around to see a masculine figure putting on a long coat and scarf.She smiled widely and immediately rushed to him, she jumped on him and wrapped her legs around his torso."No, no, no! Valerie you're a star remember? You shouldn't be seen being this intimate with a guy" her manager walked towards them and pulled Valerie now.He inspected the handsome guy from head to toes."And who is this handsome young man here?" She then asked."Hi, I'm Alexander" he replied and extended his hands for a handshake."Well am Miss Valerie manger, I'm single and I'm searching" she accepted his hands and Alexander chuckled."Funny bu
Meanwhile in the living room, Edna was sitting on the couch and pressing her phone when Valerie came to sit beside her."Rat" Valerie cleared her throat"Ugly toad" Edna faced her. "I heard he's back so when will the plan start?" Valerie also faced her."Red carpet, it will be a perfect time for him to meet her" Edna said with a smirk."I hope he's handsome enough to meet her standard?" She asked."Very handsome even more than her ex" Edna winked and Valerie scoffed before standing up and flaunting."Thank you, hate you" she began walking away."Hate you too" Edna shouted and chuckled to herself and continued pressing her phone."Wow you two are getting along" Rocky walked to the couch with a smile."Valerie wishes" Edna scoffed and Rocky sat beside her.He played with his fingers a little before facing her."Hey sis.. uhm what do you think of gays?" He suddenly asked."Why are you asking? Are you one?" He asked with an eye roll but Edna immediately flew from the chair."What? Me? Ga
THE O’BRIEN MANSION★It was evening already, Diamond was sitting in her bed and having a video call with Pinky. "I'm so happy for you babe, life is doing you a good thing after parting ways with Ma , if you had known that Max was such a hindrance to your success then you would have broken up with him since" Pinky rolled her eyes from the phone screen."Yeah but even till now, you still have no pictures of him?" Pinky showed Diamond her puppy eyes."I'm serious Pink, he don't do pictures" Diamond said with a smile."Why? Is it that hidden billionaire or something" she scoffed but Diamond heart skipped a little beat.She was already glaring at her from her phone screen."Why are you so interested in his pictures anyways? I said he doesn't do pictures so let me be, just continue congratulating me about soaring higher" She scolded."And I am congratulations her for soaring higher in different places. Places like man, job and everything. I want to make sure he is more handsome than that b
After dropping Helena at home, Valerie came back to the studio. Today was going to be the release of their movie and she didn't want to miss."Good morning director" she greeted the director who had a frown on his face."It's afternoon and why are you going by this time?" He looked at his wrist watch."I had to pick my friend you from the airport, sorry" Valerie flashed him a kind of nervous smile.The director just rubbed his forehead and stood akimbo."Anyways everyone are waiting for you in the meeting room. The boards has a special announcement about our movie" The director informed her.She nodded and found her way to the board room. They were some men in suit and there was an empty space beside Ryan.He smiled at her and she hurriedly came to sit beside him."So uhh.. we've seen that movie and we think it's really worth all what your director had said and I should say a good job to everyone of you especially the main casts, good job" one of the men said with a smile.People bega
THE O’BRIEN MANSION★It was evening, not too dark but Diamond was in the kitchen with Edna and Valerie, teaching them how to cook."There, you will just have to cut it so gently and be careful so you won't cut your hands too" She monitored Valerie closely as she watched her chop some vegetables."Diamond, I kinda not know what to do here" Edna said nervously as her stared at the alive fish that was swimming in a bowl.Diamond smiled and moved closer to her."If you want to know how to cook a fish stew then you'd need to know how to kill a fish" she said."I'm not a murder and this fish looks like gross" Edna squeezed his face."Just as gross as you" Valerie smirked and Edna used a spoon to scoop some of the fish water and poured it on her face.Valerie gasped and stopped chopping but Diamond came to stand in their middle."What is the number one rule when you're in the kitchen?" She asked while standing akimbo."Don't fight when you're in the kitchen" both Valerie and Edna muttered in
THE O’BRIEN MANSION★It was evening, not too dark but Diamond was in the kitchen with Edna and Valerie, teaching them how to cook."There, you will just have to cut it so gently and be careful so you won't cut your hands too" She monitored Valerie closely as she watched her chop some vegetables."Diamond, I kinda not know what to do here" Edna said nervously as her stared at the alive fish that was swimming in a bowl.Diamond smiled and moved closer to her."If you want to know how to cook a fish stew then you'd need to know how to kill a fish" she said."I'm not a murder and this fish looks like gross" Edna squeezed his face."Just as gross as you" Valerie smirked and Edna used a spoon to scoop some of the fish water and poured it on her face.Valerie gasped and stopped chopping but Diamond came to stand in their middle."What is the number one rule when you're in the kitchen?" She asked while standing akimbo."Don't fight when you're in the kitchen" both Valerie and Edna muttered in
EPILOGUE"Mama!" One year old Carson ran to the kitchen, tugging at Diamonds long blue gown. She stared down and let out a loud scream when she saw his state. His face was filled with milk, his dress was stained too."Carson !!!" She screamed in frustration and he giggled. He clicked his tongue before letting out a smile, showing off the few teeth in his little mouth."I'm gonna spank your little buttocks!" She left what she was doing and ran after him. She ran around with his little leg, his giggles filling the kitchen.He hadn't taken more than five steps when Carson caught up with him. She carried him in her arms and pinched his nose slightly."You're so naughty!" She laughed while he smiled in return. She looked at his messy hair before heaving a deep sigh, then she walked out of the kitchen. Her eyes widened when she saw the living room, it was messy and she pinched the bridge of her nose. To worsen it all, Carson was already playing with her hair, tugging it hard."Carson!!!" Sh
Diamond relaxed in the huge jacuzzi, enjoying the warm water against her skin. They had returned from the hospital that evening and the Doctor had promised to do his best in saving her.Cardo had gone over to his place and he already called to tell her he was on his way. Diamond inhaled the scent of the foamy water in her hand and smiled satisfactorily. Her eyes were still closed."Having a great time, wifey?" Her eyes opened slowly and she smiled when she saw Cardo in the jacuzzi before her. She could tell that he was also naked as he was shirtless."You're back" she whispered. Cardo grinned before pulling her to himself. He turned her body to his so that her back was facing him. Then, he placed his arms around her stomach, caressing it softly.Diamond rested her head on his chest, smiling in nothing but satisfaction. Was this how it feels to be loved? If it is, then she doesn't want to come out. Never!"How did you know?" Her voice came out in a whisper. She felt his cold lips on h
"Valeria!!!" Diamond screamed happily when they entered the ward to find him feeding Valeria. She rushed to the bed and pushed him out of the way, earning a giggle from Valeria. He frowned before moving away. He went to Cardo."Who sent the spy?" He asked. "Rocky"Cardo replied and he cursed. It was as though he knew it. He asked Valeria how the accident happened and she explained that she was hit with a car. He knew instantly that it was his doing."That bastard. Wait till I set my eyes on him, I'mma cut his head off" he growled."Val, I was so worried!" Diamond cried as she held Valeria's hand."I was scared, I thought we lost you," she whispered. "Lost me? Oh no, that's not possible! I still want to know what happened during your date, yunno?" Valeria wiggled her brows teasingly."So, tell me..." She leaned towards Diamond ears and whispered."Did you wear the lingeries?" She asked. Diamond laughed before nodding her head.Valeria gasped, her eyes shone in excitement."Then... Di
"I LOVE YOU"Diamond felt a sudden wave of emotions rush through her when she heard the words she was least expecting. Her cries reduced but her low whimpers could be heard as her face was still buried on his firm chest."I love you," he whispered again but this time louder, clearing her doubts. She had thought she was hearing things when he repeated his words, this time louder than the first."Cardo" she moved out of his hold to stare at him. His dark green eyes probed hers gently, his eyes were soft but she could feel pure desire behind it."Beautiful" his voice was husky as he got a grip of her shoulder. He titled his head slightly to the right and pressed his lips on her neck, passing his tongue through the soft flesh."Handsome," she held his shoulder, her lips slightly parted. They were still under the shower and her nîpples hardened against his chest."I'm sorry for making you cry, baby. I know I deserve a hit but please, forgive this filial husband of yours," he murmured again
He flung the door open violently and entered in a rush. There, he met the love of his life, sleeping peacefully. There was Oxygen on her nose but the continual beeping of the machine made him relaxed a bit."Baby," his tears fell. This time, a happy and sad one. But, his happiness was larger than his sadness. She is alive! His woman is alive!"Valeria!!" That was Diamond scream. She left Cardo and rushed to the bed, getting a hold of Valeria's warm hand."Val..." She whispered, sniffing gently. This wasn't how she pictured their meeting to be. She had pictured Valeria teasing her about the honeymoon, asking if she wore her lingeries she packed for her.But now, she was on a sick bed, struggling to stay alive. Diamond shook her head and broke down into tears."Wake up, Val. I still need you to tease me, I want to hear you scolding me all the time. You're the first friend I ever have when I came into the mansion , please don't leave me" she cries. Cardo walked to her and held her should
"Do you know what this is?" Diamond showed him the piece of paper in her hand. Cardo was eating, he refused at first but after a lot of persuasion, he was finally eating it."What?" He collected it from her and glanced through it. His eyes widened after reading it."Where did you get these from?" He asked slowly, his eyes slowly turning into a dangerous one."I don't know. He was rushing off and... He seems to be in a hurry," Diamond said."Cardo, you need to see this!" Drake went to Cardo. He showed him the paper and He chuckled.... An evil one."I knew it. There's a spy," he shook his eyes. He stood up and left the table. Diamond went to cover the flask and then packaged it together."Spy? Who would dare betray you?" She asked, walking to him."Someone is selling our company information out" He informed her. Diamond gasped."Wh... What?""We're having a hard time, Diamond. Our company might go down at this rate," Drake went further and Diamond’s eyes widened like saucers."Go down?"
Cardo had a straight look on his face as he walked to the elevator. His gaze was hard and his jaw was clenched. "Boss!!! Finally!" Drake cried, rushing to Cardo. He glanced at him and sighed. His face was rumpled, there were wrinkles on his forehead and his eyes were red."Have you been resting at all?" He asked. "Rest? I can't do that when the company is at stake! I'm restless," Drake cried. The elevator opened and they both entered."Prepare a board meeting immediately," he ordered."Sure Boss!" The elevator dinged and they both walked out of it. Drake went another way while Cardo walked to his office. He entered and met her by his computer, with few other staff around him."Good morning, sir Cardo" The staff greeted and ge raised his head. He quickly gestured to Cardo to get closer."Everyone leave!" He ordered loudly and the staff scurried out immediately. Cardo went to over to h."You need to see this," he shifted the computer to him so he could take a glance at it."Rocky is t
THE O’BRIEN MANSIONValeria's phone rang just when she entered the house. She walked to the kitchen and dropped the goods she bought there. Then, she brought out her phone from her pocket. It was Ryan calling.She sighed before walking out of the kitchen, not picking the call. Right now, all she needed was a little space, her emotions were taking the best of her and she doesn't want that.Ryan had been calling her since she left his house and she had picked none. As soon as she settled herself on the couch in the living room, the door opened revealing a worried Ryan.Immediately Ryan saw her on the couch, looking fine, he sighed in relief. He took fast strides towards her while Valeria got to her feet."What are you doing here?" She asked gently and Ryan scoffed. Was she seriously asking him that? He had noticed she was in a sour mood when she left his house and he decided to call but she ignored it completely!"Why haven't you been picking up my calls?" He asked. Valeria sighed befor
Cardo nuzzled the sleeping girl in his arms, she was curled in his arms like a baby, seeking protection from its mother. After washing off the smell of sêx from their body, Diamond went back to bed and he knew he had drained her energy.Back to the present, she snuggled closer to him, inhaling his deep cologne as it invaded her nostrils. She wasn't even shy around him anymore, she was starting to free herself with him and that feeling felt good, because she discovered something about him.This man here doesn't seem to be the person he claimed to be. He had shown her his sweet side a lot of times and it was cute!"Why are you so sweet to me?" She murmured sleepily, opening her eyes groggily. Cardo smiled when he saw her awake, he leaned and pecked her lips gently."Because you're my wife," he whispered after pulling away. Cardo blinked her eyes cutely, still staring at him. She was just in a white shirt with the duvet covering her thighs."And only my wife is privileged to see my sweet