All Chapters of DARK DIAMOND : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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CHAPTER THIRTY ONE THEME: The secrets that bind us

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”♣️ ETHAN ♣️“I don’t think it’s a good idea to go to your house tonight, Ethan,” Ruby pleaded. “Your father is strict, ruthless… it could end badly.”“That’s exactly why I need to handle this,” I muttered, stepping on the gas. “He might be your father, but he had no right to put you through everything you’ve endured. Your parents were wrong, and I’ll make sure they know it.”The ride was quiet. She didn’t speak, and I didn’t push her.“Welcome, young mistress,” the maids bowed as we entered the mansion.“He lives here alone?” I asked, glancing around. Ruby sighed.“Yes. After Mom left, he enjoyed making me pay for everything he suffered. In his words, we were the same, and I deserved it,” she said softly, tears brimming.“You deserve better. Grey Michaelson failed as a father. No one deserves that.”Suddenly, her father’s voice boomed.“Ruby!”He was tall, imposing, and radiated anger.“Good eve

CHAPTER THIRTY TWO THEME: The secrets that bind us

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”♣️ ETHAN ♣️“Are you sure you’re good?” Marlene asked, concerned.“Yes, I’m fine. Want to spend the night at my place?” I teased, and she laughed.“You’re trying to get yourself killed, right?” she shot back, smiling.“What’s the worst that could happen? Caspian or Thane coming after me for daring to touch their sister?” I said, and she chuckled.“Their fists might do the talking instead,” she teased, and we both laughed.“They’re so protective of you, one would think they didn’t date anyone,” I teased.“You can say that again,” she replied.“So… what are your plans?” I asked, curious.“The biggest show of my career is coming up in a few weeks. It’s going to be a total comeback for all of us, and I’m excited,” she said.“Wait… what?” I asked.“It’s the show with the flames. It scares me a little,” she admitted, smiling.“You can always be my dance partner if you’re worried about getting hurt,” I

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE THEME: The secrets that bind us together

“The Blackwood Academy—a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”♣️ ETHAN“You mean Salvatore beat you to a pulp because of such a crazy request?” Dre burst out angrily. “I knew we were selling our lives off to that bastard the moment he started manipulating us.”“See what he did to you,” he continued. “I’m sure Vincent sees nothing wrong with it because he has sworn his life to Salvador!”“Okay,” I said, finally controlling my anger. “What do you intend to do?”“I can’t hurt Marlene. It’ll kill her,” I replied.“You just had to fall for the enemy’s daughter,” Dre snapped. “What if her father killed your dad in the long run? What would you do about it?”His question left me speechless. I had no answer.Luckily, my face wasn’t fully visible after Salvador’s beatings. The next day, I began preparing for the ball. Just like Marlene said, it was going to be huge… very huge.I had a busy day and before I knew it, evening arrived and it was time for the party. I step

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR THEME: The secrets that bind us together

“The Blackwood Academy—a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.” ♠️ RUBY “You have completely lost it! Let me go!” Ruby shouted, her voice echoing in the car. “Caspian, have you no shame? What exactly do you think you’re trying to prove by doing all of this? That I’m weak and can’t find my way back home? I don’t need you!” But he didn’t say anything. That was one of the things she hated most about Caspian—his ability to remain calm no matter what she said or did. He simply didn’t care. His phone rang. He answered in German, speaking fluently to the person on the other end. He was fluent in at least six languages—something she used to find attractive. Stop thinking about what makes him attractive, her mind warned. Remember he is up to no good. Ruby didn’t want to go anywhere with Caspian. It was one thing to despise him, and another to set boundaries with an ex-lover, especially because she feared she might fall back into his bed. She didn’t want to be his

CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE THEME: The secrets that bind us together

“The Blackwood Academy—a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.” ♠️ MARLENE I was at Ethan’s when Ruby returned the next morning. She didn’t stop when she saw the present in the sitting room. She walked straight to her room—an action that proved she had a lot running through her mind. Ethan wasn’t in the sitting room, so I went upstairs to find her. The door was open when I stepped in. I could hear her soft sobs from a distance. “Ruby,” I called. She tried to wipe her tears quickly, but she failed. “I know you were crying, Ruby. Don’t try to hide it,” I said. “I… f*ck… I can’t do this anymore, Marlene. I can’t hide it anymore,” she cried bitterly. I walked over and pulled her into my arms. “I’m so stupid when it comes to Caspian. It’s like I lose my ability to think…” she cried. “What happened?” I asked gently. “It’s shameful,” she chuckled bitterly. “Well Caspian should be ashamed of himself if he can’t see how precious you are. He’s a coward,” I sp

CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX THEME: The secrets that bind us together

“The Blackwood Academy—a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”♠️ MARLENE“Mom, please… don’t do this to us. I’m begging you,” I cried as they pushed her into the theatre.Everything felt like a bad dream. We found her car in a terrible position. Mom was bleeding and unconscious when we found her.I stayed with her the entire time. It felt like I was about to lose my mind.“What’s going on? Where’s Mother?” Miguel asked as he appeared in the hospital.Hans and Liam were already there. Everyone looked devastated by the news.“Miguel, I’m so sorry,” I cried as I moved into his arms.He looked numb.Caspian and Thane came out after handling the media outside the hospital. We needed to ensure they let us have our privacy.“Who was that in the video?” Caspian asked angrily.“Marlene, I’m talking to you,” he snapped, noticing how uncomfortable I looked.“I know Mom and I are close, but…” I trailed off.“Out with it, if you have the information, Marlene. It’s not go

CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN THEME: The secrets that bind us together

“The Blackwood Academy — a place where elites connect to elites, and the rich get richer.”♠️ MARLENEThe next morning, I was still at home when I received a call from the hospital. Mom had regained consciousness, and Miguel was already on his way there.When I arrived, she was awake, lying upright in the bed, her eyes open but unfocused.Miguel stood beside her silently.Thane was already in the room, leaning against the wall beside the monitor, arms folded. His jaw was tight, but his eyes were calm.I stepped closer.“Mom,” I whispered.She flinched.Actually flinched.Then she turned her face away as if looking at me hurt her.“I’m here,” I said again. “We’re here.”Miguel moved to the other side of her. Her chin shook. She closed her eyes. A tear rolled down her cheek.“Don’t,” she whispered. “Don’t call me that. I don’t deserve to be called a mother after the shame I’ve brought to all of you.”“Why?” Miguel asked. “Why can’t we call you that?”She pressed both hands to her face a

CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT THEME: The secrets that bind us together

“The Blackwood Academy – a place where Elites connect to Elites and the rich gets richer.”♠️ MARLENE ♠️“You can’t miss the show, Marlene. It’s very important,” Clara said, stepping closer.I didn’t turn from the floor-to-ceiling window.“I know a lot has happened in your family lately,” my personal assistant continued carefully as she stepped fully into the room, a chilled bottle of water in her hand. “But you must understand that your career cannot take the fall for it.”I scoffed softly when the words dropped.Career.As if it wasn’t already bleeding from my mother’s disgrace and my father’s careless announcement.Clara placed the water on the vanity and tapped her tablet. “Your fitting is in an hour. The show is in three days. After that, you and Mr. Raheem will be making a joint appearance at the Al-Hassan wedding tonight.”A wedding.I finally turned, my dark eyes sharp. “A wedding?”“Yes,” Clara said. “The media is spiraling after your father announced the engagement. They wan

CHAPTER THIRTY NINE THEME: Trust is tested where temptation lives

“At Blackwood, danger doesn’t always come with a knife. Sometimes it comes in a glass.”♠️ MARLENE ♠️My phone rang just as I was stepping out of the car. I almost ignored it.I shouldn’t have.“Marlene.” Dre’s voice came through the line—tight, urgent, stripped of its usual humor. “You need to come to the mansion. Now.”My chest tightened instantly. “What happened?”There was a pause. The kind that tells you everything before words even follow.“Ethan’s been drugged,” he said quietly. “Jamila slipped something into his drink. I caught it early, but…” he trailed off.The world tilted.“What?” I breathed.“He didn’t touch her,” Dre rushed to add. “Nothing happened. I swear. I got him away in time. The doctor’s already here.”I didn’t remember hanging up. I only remember driving too fast, the city lights blurring past me as one thought slammed repeatedly against my skull.He took a drink from her.By the time I reached the mansion, my hands were trembling—anger, fear, relief, rage. Ever

CHAPTER FORTY THEME: When love turns into a battlefield, truth becomes the weapon

It was dark when Georgia was brought in through the service entrance, the car’s headlights cut before it reached the driveway.A blanket was pulled over her head.Her body still ached from the hospital. Not the physical pain—that was manageable—but the kind of exhaustion that came from surviving too much for too long.Inside the mansion, the air smelled the same. A maid reached for her arm. Georgia shook her head.“I can walk.”And she did, slowly, steadily, each step echoing in the hallway. Mr. Black was waiting in the study.He stood near the fireplace, jacket discarded, sleeves rolled, a glass of whiskey untouched in his hand. He looked irritated, not worried.The sight of him hardened something inside her that had been soft for years.“Georgia,” he said, as if testing the word. “You should be resting.”She didn’t answer.Instead, she reached into her coat and pulled out a thick envelope.The sound it made when she slammed it against his chest was sharp. It made Black curious.“Wha

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