"Drake, how would you know if you love someone?" Cardo suddenly asked with a curious look on his face.He was really ready to figure out this new feelings growing within him.This would be the second time Cardo would be surprising Drake with his strange question but Cardo was the boss and Drake had no choice than to answer."There are lots of signs boss but as of long as you feel happy and comfortable with your partner and you also see a future between you two then you are in love" He said and Cardo nodded."So why were you asking? Is it because of miss Diamond?" He asked afterwards."And when did that turn to what I'm paying you for?" Cardo frowned at him."But boss you were just.." Drake wanted to argue but seeing the look Cardk was giving him, he kept quiet."I'm sorry boss, it's not my business, I'll get going now" he bowed a little and walking away with the thought of why Cardo would ask him such questions at the first place if he was just going to end up with a reply like this.
ALL STREET★Alex got there, he stopped his car and came then looked around but he couldn't see any sight of her.He began calling her and she picked."Where are you?' he asked."Okay I don't know how to tell you this but I prank you, PS Ella is in front you, trying to fix her car and it's your que to get into her life now" she said and without waiting for his reply, she hung up.He felt speechless, he wasn't surprised that this behavior was coming from her because she never put other's feelings, she only cared about herself and what she wants and sometimes he wondered why he had liked this woman for years.He angrily kicked his car and released some breath before walking over to the Ella girl."Hi" he called dryly and she turned to face him."Finally! There's someone here, my car suddenly stopped moving and I don't know why and I'm in the middle of an important meeting, please help me if you can" she pleaded with him.He sighed and walked over to the car, he opened the engagement and
👥OMG!! It’s Ricard O’Brien 👥Who is the woman beside you? 👥Is she the hidden wife too?👥Will you ever take off your nose mask?The reporters were already beaming their annoying flashlights on their faces. Diamond hugged Cardo’s arms, she was really scared that she gripped on his arms a little, the flash lights were burning her eyes through the sunglasses.Cardo didn't pay any attention to the reporters, his aim was to make sure they didn't lay their fingers on Diamond and he did just that till they finally got in.She released a deep breath immediately, the nose mask felt so uncomfortable but she couldn't take it off because there were so many celebrities and businessmen."Bro, you made it in ''Valerie rushed from nowhere to hug then the moment she sighted him. "You should thank Diamond" he replied when Valerie pulled away from the hug then turned to look at her."You convinced him and made him a cone?" She asked and although she couldn't see Diamond face, she could tell that Di
FEMALE RESTROOM★"What do you think you're doing?" Diamond glared at Helena when she suddenly locked the door and threw the key on the basin."Let me get straight to the point, I don't like you!" Helena said darkly."Shocking news, I didn't know that!" Diamond faked a gasp as she crossed her arms under her breast."And I also don't know that you have secret eyes for my husband" Diamond added with one of her brows raised up.Helena smirked and moved closer to her. She stopped right in front of her and the two women were almost the same height except Helena was taller."You're just a cheap nobody that only wants his money, just look at you, even if you go out like this in public, no one would know you for who you are!" She said with so much exasperation.Diamond smirked and also raised her head to reach her level."But at least he got married to this cheap nobody and couldn't even remember his so-called childhood friend, the one he promised to 'marry' " Diamond raised one of her brows u
Cardo and Diamond looked around feeling shocked. The sound 'ha ha ha ha you have been fooled kept playing over and over the hall.Diamond hugged Cardo tight and burst out in tears while he patted her back. Now he was starting to get concerned about this threats he has been receiving because it was getting too much."Boss, ma'am are you okay? I just got a call from Drake about the bomb, where is it? Let me deactivate it!" Teddy walked in looking around but the sound he was hearing made him rolled his eyes.Cardo didn't say anything for a while,he only stared at Diamond who had now passed out in his arms."The bomb is fake" he replied without sparing a glance at Teddy.Teddy looked around and his eyes caught the bomb in the cake. He rushed over to it and took the bomb, it was empty just a stupid recording inside."Damn! Who the hell did this, so expensive!!" He threw the empty bomb on the floor."Are there any reporters outside, order all of them to leave" she instructed.Teddy nodded a
NEXT MORNING; THE O’BRIEN MANSION★"You wouldn't believe the headline guys, everyone are talking about the fake bomb incident" he walked to the dining where everyone were having breakfast.It was Saturday so they didn't have to rush to work and besides the old man told everyone to say at home to avoid any questions from the paparazzi."You should put down the phone and sit for breakfast" old man O’Brien said and he put his phone in his pocket."But I'm wondering grandpa, why was there a bomb in my party? I haven't offended anyone or is it because of the Ryan issue" Valerie narrowed her eyes as she asked."If it's because of that then I will make sure I go online and sue all your haters. I would drag all of them to court!" Ma’am Emily began complaining."That's enough can we just have a quiet breakfast without bringing what happened yesterday up?" Old man O’Brien rubbed his head tiredly."But how can we think straight grandpa? Diamond got hurt and she was rushed to the hospital" They c
THE HOSPITAL★"Diamond !!!" The door pushed open and Valerie was the first to rush in, before she could pounce on Diamond body, Cardo caught her forearm and pulled her back. "She's not feeling well yet, you shouldn't rush her like that" he said calmly.Diamond only gave Cardo a low smile before looking at Valerie. "I'm fine, really," she said softly.Old man O’Brien and the others including Ma’am Emily stepped in."Diamond" he walked towards her and felt her forehead. "Your temperature is normal but I made you some soup, you should try it, it smells nice" he began opening the flask while she rolled her eyes from behind.Diamond didn't say anything, he was just watching quietly with his hands in his pocket and earlier both him and Diamond agreed not to tell the old man anything about losing the baby."Thank you Grandpa, it really does smell nice" she smiled at him."So why was my sister in-law bleeding earlier?" He was the first to ask."Yeah Diamond you were bleeding earlier what h
"What? How low can the Director scoop too?" Ryan shook his head as he stepped out of the ice cream shop with Valerie .They both had their cones in their hands licking and taking a walk."I feel bad for your sister in-law, I saw the way she was injured oh and I might have forgotten to tell you that your brother is super handsome" he added and Valerie turned to glare at him."What?" He asked with a chuckle."You're starting to fall in love with my brother aren't you?" She frowned at him."What?" Ryan chuckled again."You didn't even complete what you wanted to tell me in the party" she muttered and Ryan stopped walking."You won't mind if I finish up here?" He asked carefully."I wouldn't," Ivy muttered with a smile."In the party, I wanted to say I know the both of us can't hide the chemistry flowing nonstop, I know I'm not the only one feeling all these" as he talked, Valerie was trying to hide her smile."Look Valerie, I really like you and I was wondering if you wouldn't mind if I
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