جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 10

Diamond’s POV“You’re late again,” Mrs. Morgan's voice made me stop in my tracks as she frowned at me. She was the club's manager and responsible for keeping everything intact. “I’m sorry, ma'am. I was busy with some important stuff,” I replied. "Well, that’s up to you because your tip would be deducted. Anyway, you have a VIP customer waiting for you upstairs, so you better go get dressed. Hurry up; time is money,” Mrs. Morgan snapped, her impatience evident in her tone. Hearing that, I rushed to the dressing room, grabbing my costume and slipping it on quickly. It was tight and revealing, designed to accentuate my curves and draw attention to my body. I didn't like wearing it, but it was part of the job. I started working as a stripper when my father fell ill after he lost his company to scammers. He had signed some documents without reading them. I worked at so many places, but the pay wasn’t enough for his medication, so I saw that the club needed strippers, and the pay was go

Diamond’s POV“I didn't do it!" I pleaded, but the officers weren't listening as they handcuffed me. I looked over at Adlyne and Crystal as they continued their fake act, and when the policemen weren’t looking, they smiled at me mischievously, and that was when it clicked. They had it all planned. “Please, I didn’t kill them. You have to believe me, officer." I cried and struggled with them, but my plea fell on deaf ears. As I struggled against the police officers, my mind reeled with the realisation that I had been set up. My stepmother and stepsister had planned this, and I had fallen right into their trap. I felt like a fool, and I couldn't understand how I hadn't seen it coming. Now, I was going to pay the price. I sobbed uncontrollably as I was dragged out of the house, my vision blurred by tears. The police officers showed no mercy, shoving me forward roughly as I stumbled and tried to catch my footing. I felt weak and defeated, my body trembling with fear and despair. I had

Diamond’s POV"The only reason I agreed to this marriage was because of my mom, Diamond. She's been pestering me to get married. I never intended for it to be anything more than that." My heart sank. I felt like the wind had been knocked out of me. So this was all just a game to him, I thought. He didn’t really care about me; the picture-perfect wedding, the kiss, the touch, and all the promises he made in a short while were all facades. “What do you mean this wedding means nothing to you?” I asked. “We’d get a divorce and terminate the contract when I find my soulmate.” He said it casually. “What the hell do you mean by when you find your soulmate?” I said, my voice rising. “Don’t raise your voice at me, Debra.., and for your question, it won’t be answered, so just sign the fucking papers,” he yelled. The revelation crashed over me like a wave. "Did I do anything wrong? Please don’t do this, Nicholas." I forced the words out of my mouth, my voice barely a whisper as tears streame

Nicholas's POVI flipped the pen I was holding. A spreadsheet was laid in front of me, but I haven't bothered to read more than the first line. I kept thinking of the girl I should have married. The girl I should have as my wife. If only I hadn't forgotten my car keys that night, I would have taken her home and wouldn't have to be here wondering why I could find her. For some reason, it seems she has been swept away from the earth's surface. “Sir.” James, my P.A., called my attention. I jolted back to reality. I raised my brows lazily to look at him. “I've been here for over five minutes. What's your decision?” He asked. James was not just any P.A.; he was also a friend. We had both attended university together. He is a calm and tactful man, which was one reason I quickly asked him to work for me after colleges offered him more than anyone would. “Well,” I said, straightening and flipping the spreadsheet in front of me. “Well,” I began and paused. I had already forgotten the quest

Diamond's POVMy heart thudded fastly within my chest even after he left. I placed my hand on my chest, trying to calm it down. How can he have so much effect on me? As much as my heart raced at our closeness a while ago, I couldn't help but feel a tinge in my heart. I stood and watched him take the last stair before finally disappearing from my sight. He is so sure that he won't fall for me. I wasn't going to let that happen. I resolve to follow the list I have made. I won't allow myself to believe he wouldn't fall for me.I fell on the couch. So much had happened in one day. So much for the first day after my wedding. This wasn't how I imagined it to be when I walked down the aisle yesterday. I curled my hair in one hand as I stared at the chandelier. Something else bothered me. Something else made me sit up and stare around. I stood and started towards my room. What did Nicholas mean by telling me to pick a side? And then Aunt Monica said I didn't like what the rumours said. What