Xander Mansion Billy sat down on his dining chair, having his breakfast while his driver Liam stood beside him. Fiona and Claudia weren't present. From the way he chewed his streak, it was obvious he was enjoying himself, no more drama today. Not untill one of his men quickly came inside while he stared at him with annoyance. He wants no disturbance, not from anyone. "What is it?" Liam asked the man so he can leave before his boss get pissed. "Sir, I just received some news. Miss Diamond was involved in a car accident and it is quite fatal" "What?" Liam snapped which made Billy suspicious, he had to keep his cool no matter what, but not when something happened to his little girl. "Is everything ok, Liam?" Billy asked while he cleared his throat and faced him with a fake smile. "Everything is ok, it seems like we don't have to get our hands dirty after all" Liam uttered while Billy nodded and chuckled, he dismissed the other men and continued with his meal. "I want you to find o
Rocky's Pov "Get out of here" I can't stop thinking about Ricardo's words, it seems like he still has not felt the impact yet, or maybe he is hiding it. I don't get it, he is supposed to have broken down by now, I'm supposed to pick up the piece, but yet nothing has changed, he is still the same. Why exactly I'm doing wrong, I need to know. "I'm done with the bandage, you can rest here" The doctor my mom asked to treat me said but I didn't respond to him. My mom can be so dramatic, she asked for a ward for me to stay and asked the doctor to take care of me and if I needed surgery. "I will take my leave" he said and left. I sure wasn't expecting to get Edna so angry but it was fun, I felt like he could kill me if he hadn't been stopped. I didn't get the reaction I wanted from Ricardo, but Edna made it worth it. "Speaking for the devil" I chuckled when he entered my ward, how did he even know I was there? "Have you come to finish what you couldn't do before?" "You did it, didn't
Ricardo's Pov: It had been two days since Diamond and Valerie's accident and surgery, and none of them had awake or shown any signs. And it keeps getting to me, I'm trying to be strong but sometimes my thoughts get the better of me, if they don't wake up, if none of them ever smile or look at me again, I won't be able to go on. The door opens and Darion enters with a food tray and a file next in his second hand. "How are you holding up?" he asked and dropped the tray in front of me, there were chairs and tables for visitors to sit on at the VIP wards. "Not well, there is no progress so far" I answered looking at the two while he sighed. "I know you aren't in the best mood, but you should eat. You haven't eaten for two days" he reminds me but I couldn't care less, food is the least on my mind, I couldn't protect the ones I love, and I deserve nothing more than punishment. He took another deep breath, giving in. He took a seat inside and brought out the document he was holding. "I d
Ricardo POV "Bastard" I muttered while both Valerie and Edna stared at me. "Excuse me for a moment" I faked a smile and went outside the ward, we headed outside to the basement, where my men had secured Max. "Let's go of me, I said let's go out of me" "What are you doing here?" I asked and they let go of him, I crossed my hand below my chest. "I want to see Diamond, what have you done to her?" "That's none of your business, I warned you before that I don't want to see you near us. Diamond isn't yours, so stop coming here, it isn't your right to ask about her" "You asshole" he chuckled. "You must think you are great because you are the grandson of Maxilicon O'Brien, and I have been taking it easy on you " I scoffed at his nonsense, I don't want to listen anymore. "What are you going to do when I talked your father about who Diamond is? Do they know about her true identity, if I reveal everything to them, do you think the two of you can still be together" "She will have no choice
Diamond's Pov The door opened but still no sign of Ricardo, just the doctor and nurse. Valerie and Edna must have called for them first. "Mrs O'Brien, can you see me?" "My husband first" I muttered while the doctor smiled warmly at me. "Mr O'Brien is on the way, but first can you answer my question, ok? Does your head hurt?" "A little, and I feel some pain in my stomach too" I answered while he nodded. "That is because the broken glass penetrates your stomach, but you are fine now. You just have to wait for some days to recover" "My husband" "Your husband is......." The door opened and Ricardo entered, he was breathing heavily and he looked so rough like he hadn't slept for days, he must have been shocked. God, I miss him, I don't know how many days I have been here but my body craves for his warmth. "Ricardo" I smiled and stretched my hand for him to hold, he quickly came to me and held it, putting it on his cheeks. "You are awake" "Yes, I'm sorry. I must have made you worri
Author’s POV ----------- "Please spare me, why are you doing this to us? We work for your boss" One of Billy's henchmen begged as he saw Liam who had just finished killing his other one. He was tied to the chair and he couldn't move, they were to met him for the new job, but instead, they blacked out and when they woke up, they were tied to the chair and now he had killed one. "My boss is that who you think that monster is? I'm different from you, you guys punish innocent humans, I punish people like you" Liam says, his clothes and body filled with blood. "What? I get you, it doesn't matter what you do, just let me live. Tell me whatever you want and I will do it, just please let me go" "That I can't do, you are the ones that do Billy dirty work for him, and the job he has for you involves my daughter, he wants her dead and I can't allow that. I mean that monster has taken a lot from me, but killing her is something I can't stand and watch" "I don't understand you man, I swear i
Four hours ago. Diamond Pov: "What do you mean by my father is still alive? And he came three months after my mother's death" "Yes, he came but it wasn't for revenge. At least not yet" I don't understand what she is saying but I need to be patient, this is about my parents after all. "Your father came into the house as Billy's man after saving him, I had no details what it was and when turned one, Billy started getting rid of us who knew his secret" "Then, my father is he dead?" "No, child. Your father was the one doing the killing, to earn Billy's trust, he became the monster himself, and when it was my turn to die, he got weak. I guess being close to your mother saves me, he let me go and I promised to take his secret to my burial ground" Her words shocked me, my mom was killed by the man I thought was my father and my biological father saved him and is now doing his dirty work for him, all for revenge. Why does this sound so familiar? I remember Billy talking about how some
Diamond POV I frowned but I managed to compose myself I didn’t want him to see his presence intimidating me. "Why should I?" "It is simple, if you don't want to die then divorce him" he said with a straight face. "Why? Since you can't kill me and now you want me to get to divorce him" He laughed like I said something ridiculous. "Are you suspecting me, but sorry to disappoint you. I'm not the one that tried to kill you" "Really, but I heard you are the one who has the high chance of doing that" I don't know where my braveness is coming from, but I don't fear him. "Really? You have your family remember, you told me how they hate you, so why did you think I'm the one who wished you death" God, he is so annoying. And I hate him, he is so smart with words. "So it isn't you?" "Well, I didn't say so. I'm just warning you to be careful, your enemy might be closer than you think" "Ah, is that so? Then let me warn you too, you might think you have escaped but I know what you have don
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?"
Rocky's POV I chuckled after overhearing Diamond and Valerie's conversation. So, this is Grandpa's plan. I didn't expect him to do anything, but I also didn't expect him to go this far. If Diamond gets pregnant, then his plan is brilliant. If he succeeds, then I won't be able to intervene. It is a good plan, and I could tell Mom supported them, winning her trust back will slightly be possible. If Grandpa proceeds with his plan, I will lose everything, I have to stop it from happening. But how? It isn't like I can kidnap Diamond and stop her from doing it. Everyone will surely know I'm the one, but why can't I? I don't need to kill to stop her, there are many ways to stop her” I said with a grin. I picked up my phone and dialed a number. “Hello, I need you to do something for me” Diamond’s Pov My mind was completely occupied getting out of the car, I’m meeting the doctor today and I can’t stop feeling scared. I have to be careful so the press won’t get wind of what is going on
Diamond’s POV My heart raced as I sat amidst the O'Brien. It had been over a week since Ricardo's accident and a few days since Malcolm's absurd words. It seemed like he was starting to move forward from it. Rocky, Edna, Valerie, and I gathered in the living room, waiting for Malcolm to arrive while Emily was at the hospital taking care of Ricardo. "It feels like a long time since we've all been together like this," Rocky commented with his usual grin, he has been like that since Ricardo's accident. Tension rose as we all sat in the living room, he has been a total douchebg for the past two weeks, causing friction within the company, with half of the board members on his side. His motive is as clear as the day, and today's meeting is to stop him. On the other side, there is someone who has been getting on my nerves apart from Rocky and that is Edna. His recent avoidance of Valerie and me, coupled with frequent association with Rocky, raises concerns. Edna is grappling with somethin
Rocky pov My head was disoriented after leaving my crime scene, it has been hours since the incident but I still can’t get it out of my head. “I killed Ricardo, killed him” I looked at my hand and I could still see the bloodstained, Ricardo's blood on me. I couldn’t go back to the O’Brien estate, I had to go to one of the apartments given to my mom. My man took care of the situation but I made a call about Ricardo's situation. The police haven’t come to ask for my statement yet, but that only means Grandma is doing everything he can not to make it public, which works in my favor. I needed to get his blood off me, I ran to the restroom, removed all my clothes, and turned on the shower, I watched as the water cleaned all the blood, after a while I off the shower and went to look at myself in the mirror but was puzzled to see the blood all over my body. “No” I yelled and angrily punched the mirror, it cracked into two but the blood didn’t disappear. I heard the door open and wrapped