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
The relaxed on her chair and scrolled through pictures of Alex and Ella online. There was a picture of them holding hands and laughing casually as they took a walk.She zoomed in on Alex face, he looked so happy, happier than she had seen him look. Was he really in love with her or he just wanted to make her mad?"Babe!!! Come on you have a fashion shoot in some minutes from now and all you do is stare at your phone" he complained as he walked Inside her office.Instead of her paying attention with what he was saying, she began asking him about Alex."Is he really in love with this Ella, they've been hanging out for two months now" she pouted her lips as she asked."I thought you asked him to make Ella fall for him, isn't that what he is doing?" He looked confused."He's not because we are no longer friends,he called me a narcissist" she replied."So he's hanging out with Ella. Are they for real or to make you jealous, wait are you even jealous?" He narrowed his eyes."I never get jea
"I heard it's for her, let's see what she got" she immediately opened the bag and pulled out a nice dress."It's not nice to empty someone's stuff Edna without their permission" Diamond frowned at him but he ignored her and brought out the dress she brought."Really nice design, don't tell me she's planning to wear this tomorrow? Hey sister in-law, what's happening? I thought you are making a dress for her?" She asked confusedly.Even Diamond looked confused, she suddenly remembered what Ma’am Emily said a week ago about her not being trusted to make the best dress for hed.Did she listened to her and hit herself something new?"I warned you earlier, she is such a.. I can't use any curse word cause grandpa would kill me but she only think of herself, really selfish" he shook his head as he put the dress back into the bag."I still think it's not nice to go through people's stuffs without their permission!" Diamond repeated herself before climbing the stairs.Although she didn't wanted
✬✬✬✬✬✬✬ RED CARPET★Various celebrities and public figures were already coming down from their limo while the reporters took pictures of them as they walked down the red carpet.A familiar limo stopped and she stepped down with her brother. She was putting on the dress she sew newly, it was dark and sleeves decorated with purple flowers around it.👥Oh, what come over here!👥 please to the left!👥Can you take a pose with him?The paparazzi were starting to do their job by taking pictures from different directions. She gave them poses along with her brother before he left.While she was still taking pictures, voices were heard and she turned back to see what people were shouting about.It was Alex and Ella, they actually walked down the red carpets together, amidst their dating rumors.Her smile slowly turned to a frown but she smiled immediately so that media notice it and she becomes a hot news about jealousy.👥Are you and Ella together?👥Please pose over here?👥Please give us
Alex eyes widened, he immediately held her by the shoulder and pushed her back."What's wrong with you?" He cried as he wiped his lips with the back of his palm."Me? I thought you liked me?" She replied."Liked!, there's a past tense and what you just did now proved to me that you're a bîtch! How can you kiss me when you know I'm in a relationship with someone else!" When Alex finished saying that, her hands flew to his cheek.She just gave him a resounding slap."No one calls the granddaughter of O’Brien a bitch!" She said hardly while giving him a cold look."But you gave me the impression to call you that, you acted like one, a few seconds back" Alex still had his hands on his cheeks as he spoke.She smirked and moved closer to him."You should thank me Alex, if it wasn't for me then you wouldn't get the opportunity to talk to the new 'love of your life' you wouldn't even know who Ella is" she said."Yes and thank you for making that possible for me" he smiled at her before usin
When she got to the company, she noticed everyone laughing on their phones, laughing and murmuring among herself.No one greeted her.Her manager who was coming out from his office paused and looked at everyone then went back to her again."Can't you see your boss is here? All you do is press your phone, give me those!!" He began collecting their phones while some were quick enough to hide their own phone."Good morning Miss" they began greeting her but she only scoffed at them as she headed to her office."Extra one hour after work for annoying her and no lunch breaks" He pointed at them before following her to the office.The workers began murmuring to themselves.She was already in her chair, rubbing her forehead tiredly."I'm really sorry about them but I will advise you not to check Hollywood news right now" he told her.She gave him a look before picking her phone before taking her phone."I told you not to check it" he scratched the back of his neck and looked elsewhere.She we
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