All Chapters of DARK DIAMOND : Chapter 21 - Chapter 26

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”♣️ ETHAN ♣️I tried to get hold of Marlene, but her phone went straight to voicemail, and that alone made my chest tighten. I tried to convince myself it wasn’t a big deal, but the more I ignored the feeling, the worse it got.I couldn’t sit still anymore.I needed to find her—now.“Ruby, have you seen Marlene?” I asked the moment I barged into the middle of an academy photoshoot she was doing for the school magazine.“Yes,” Ruby replied, her professional smile barely hiding the swelling beneath her eyes. “The last time I saw her, she was at her studio. She mentioned heading to the VIP pool for rehearsal.”“Have you tried calling her?” she asked as she stepped away from the shoot.“It’s going straight to voicemail,” I answered.Ruby frowned. “That’s not like Marlene.”My heart dropped.“Fuck,” I muttered. “I think she’s in danger.”We rushed toward the pool, Ruby right behind me.“What’s going o

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”♠️ ETHAN ♠️I was worried sick about Ruby. I couldn’t understand why the thought of anything happening to her terrified me this much. We had a connection—one I couldn’t explain, no matter how hard I tried.“You have to calm down,” Dre said, glancing at me from the driver’s seat.“I’m fine,” I muttered, though I knew it was a lie.“Ruby shouldn’t have gotten involved with Caspian,” I added bitterly. “That relationship was doomed from the start. It only scarred both of them.”When we arrived, my chest tightened.Ruby stood there with blood trickling down her forehead, fear written clearly in her eyes.“Fuck… why does she look like that?” Dre asked in shock.“Ruby,” I called, rushing toward her. “What happened?”She collapsed into my arms, sobbing uncontrollably. I rubbed her back, trying to steady her.“I can’t do this anymore,” she cried. “My dad… he’s getting worse. If I stayed, it would’ve been

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”[LA ROSA]Caspian packed his car outside the towering mansion. Men in royal blue suits stood alert, their eyes sharp and calculating. Caspian didn’t flinch. He had his plan, and Salvador knew better than to challenge a Blackwood.“Do you have an appointment with Mr. La Rosa?” a young assistant asked, trying to mask her nervousness.“I don’t need an invitation,” Caspian replied smoothly. “Tell him Caspian Blackwood is here to see him.”The assistant hesitated, then nodded and hurried toward Salvador’s office. Minutes later, the old man emerged, a cigar clenched between his teeth. Caspian knew the type — men who hid dangerous secrets and would kill to protect them.“Caspian Blackwood,” Salvador greeted, laughter rumbling in his chest.“Salvatore La Rosa,” Caspian replied evenly. “Walking into your territory unarmed. You really think you can touch me?”Salvador chuckled. “You’ve always been stubbor