All Chapters of DARK DIAMOND : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“The Blackwood Academy, a place where Elites connect to Elites and the rich get richer” RECAP: Ethan breezes in to save Marlene from a breakdown. But what exactly is he doing? Is this just another well thought-out plan?   ♣️ MARLENE ♣️ When I woke up, Ethan was nowhere in sight, but the sweet smell of pancakes filled the room. I sat up on the bed and rubbed my head to ease the painful banging. Wait! Please don’t tell me I’v

The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect with elites, and the rich grow richer.”  RECAP: Marlene and Ethan fight a dangerous attraction that could either make them—or destroy them. ⸻ ♠️ ETHAN ♠️ “Ethan… stop.” She placed a hand on my chest, and I smirked, raising my hands in surrender. “Dre told me you got into trouble,” she said softly. “And after the way my d

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”RECAP: Mr. Blackwood walks in on his daughter with Ethan La Rosa.♠️ MARLENE ♠️“Father…” I called.He didn’t respond. His cold eyes met mine, sending a chill down my spine.Ethan didn’t look fazed by my father’s presence. In fact, his hand was still firmly holding mine—a silent show of support that only scared me more.These men were Father’s guards. They could end Ethan’s life, and Blackwood Academy would cover it up seamlessly.“And you are?” Father asked, sizing Ethan up.“Ethan La Rosa,” he replied calmly. “Your daughter’s boyfriend.”My eyes widened. It felt like someone had poured ice water over me.Jesus.“Interesting,” Father said.“Ethan, what are you—” I began.“I’m pretty certain Mr. Blackwood has no problem with that,” Ethan added.My mind raced with countless possibilities. He was walking into dangerous territory without hesitation, without thinking of the consequences. He was thin

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”RECAP: Ethan begins putting the missing pieces together, determined to uncover the truth behind the looming danger.♠️ ETHAN ♠️“Ethan, is everything okay?” Marlene asked, her concerned eyes meeting mine.“I’m fine,” I replied. “But I don’t think you are. You need to rest—and I know you don’t want to talk about the mark on your face. I won’t ask.”She stared at me, clearly trying to decide whether she could trust me.“I don’t trust you, Ethan,” she admitted. “You’re secretive, and I’m not foolish. I know you want something from me—I just can’t place it yet.”Her intelligence was never something I underestimated. I’d noticed it from the very beginning.“What if I’m interested in you,” I asked quietly, “and not whatever you think?”Her eyebrows lifted. She opened her mouth, then closed it again.“I need to continue rehearsals,” she said. “Can you not distract me?”I smiled. “I will distract you. Y

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”RECAP: Marlene realizes she may have been the most naïve among her friends, while Ethan uncovers information that could destroy everything in the future.♠️ MARLENE ♠️“Ruby… what do you mean it’s Caspian?” I asked, my voice shaking. I couldn’t process the words—couldn’t even begin to accept them.“I’m sorry,” she whispered. “I wanted to tell you, but I couldn’t…”“Caspian doesn’t love you,” I snapped, panic rising in my chest. “He’s older—he’s thirty-eight, Ruby. You’re just twenty-two. Just because he doesn’t look it doesn’t make it right. His heart is still buried with his late family… Rubyyy.”She broke down, sobbing uncontrollably.“I’m not in the mood for this,” Thane said flatly. “You two should sort it out.”“There’s nothing to sort out,” I shot back. “If we were ever really friends, you would’ve trusted me instead of hiding something like this.”I turned and walked away, fury burning th