SECRETSDiana's heart was thumping loudly in her chest. She had a feeling that her whole secret may be uncovered depending on how the night went. Setting her eyes on the two women had changed the atmosphere . There was a sense of anxiety and dread that surrounded her. Ashley, Katie smirked openly at her, perhaps they could stay for the party just to torment her. However, they knew it wasn't part of their task. They would not want to piss Priscilla off. "I would like to introduce you to my daughters Katie and Ashley Molten, kids this is Nicholas and Diana, they want to take me on as a client" James introduced everyone. "A pleasure to meet you two lovely ladies," Nick politely said as she gently shook their hands. Diana merely waved at them but she was glad that they barely acknowledged her. She could not believe the crazy coincidence taking place right in front of her. Of all the people she could have met, it was the two whore daughters of a potential client. Diana was simply a pri
Matteo Armani's childhood took a tragic turn when he was just nine years old. He was in the backseat of his parent's car on a family outing when tragedy struck. The car was involved in a terrible accident, and Matteo's parents were killed instantly. He had survived unscathed because his mother covered his little body with hers before the impact. He had to be entangled in the car for hours with his mother's cold body nearly suffocating him before he was rescued. Matteo lost everything that day. He lost his home, his parents, his childhood, and his innocence. He was left to pick up the pieces of his shattered life on his own. That's is until his Nana came into his life to ease his pain as much as she could. It was a very tedious and difficult transition but as the years passed, Matteo learned to cope with the loss of his parents. He buried his pain deep inside, and he became a playboy billionaire, living a life of excess and indulgence. He used his wealth to numb the pain of his childh
James Molten, the owner of one of the world's leading diamond companies, could be considered a trailblazer in the diamond business. His success was a testament to his hard work, strategic vision, and determination to see his dreams come to fruition.James Molten was born into a middle-class family in the United Kingdom. As a child, he was fascinated by the natural beauty of diamonds, and he often dreamed of owning his own diamond company someday. However, his parents were skeptical about his aspirations, and they encouraged him to pursue a more practical career.Despite this, James Molten refused to give up on his dream. In his early 20s, he took a job at a small diamond company in London, where he learned the ropes of the diamond trade. James worked hard, spending endless hours carrying out orders from his superiors and learning the ins and outs of the industry. He believed that it was important to learn everything he could about the business before branching out on his own.After wo
"Let's call it a night, shall we? Besides I will like to know your more about your home," Priscilla said as she broke contact with Matteo."Out of curiosity or necessity?" Matteo asked suspiciously. He may have relinquished himself to her lead but he was still cautious of what she was capable of."Both, and we need to start packing for the family get together, it's sooner than you think," Priscilla responded. She gave him a knowing smile. With Priscilla, Matteo could never be sure if he could fully trust her or not. She was a living mystery. One move in the wrong direction and everything could get ruined. At the same time, the right move could get him everything he wanted. She had that much influence as well as power in her hands. She was a strong woman."I am not looking forward to this," Matteo grumbled as he grudgingly got up from his office couch.He picked up his coat and car keys then linked arms with Priscilla as they exited the office. With the exception of a few cleaning st
Diana was silently fuming as the two women walked away from her and Nicholas. She was so mad at their audacity and how ridiculously unfair the whole thing was. She did not dispute the business acumen the slutty sisters possessed, she questioned their diligence and why their father helplessly indulged them."That was an experience I never thought I would ever have had," Nick quipped as he watched the women go in disbelief."Trust me. That makes two of us," Diana responded in turn.Nick turned to fully face her as he looked at her with a mixture of suspicion and curiosity. Diana hoped she hadn't indirectly revealed her secrets during her banter with the ladies."Are you okay? You seemed quite angry throughout the conversation. Well if you can call whatever that was a conversation," Nick politely asked."They just got in the way of the contract! So yes I am upset," Diana exclaimed. She was tired all of a sudden and couldn't wait to go home."Oh. Don't let that get to you, it happens in o
Diana woke up feeling like a princess. She stretched her limbs and yawned happily. It was like for the first time in three years she actually had a good night sleep. She didn't have the cliché dreams of Nicholas as prince charming. That will be ridiculous but she would not mind that happening to her.She did not want to rush into anything with Nicholas lest her future coworkers start to talk and then words may get to Matteo. She had to play this game wisely. Diana's time and living with Maria had helped improve her wardrobe lifestyle and cosmetics.She started her morning routine by breathing slowly in and out three times because it helped take away her anxiety and nervousness. The time was six fifteen am, so she had some time to spare. She slowly surveyed the Maria's apartment to give herself a sense of direction in her life.Upon walking into the condo, one is immediately struck by the clean, minimalist aesthetic of the space. The walls are painted a soft, pale gray color, which cre
Priscilla had never felt so humiliated in her life. Sure, she had done her fair share of humiliating her enemies and sometimes friends but never had she been at the receiving end of it. She could not believe that Matteo would ever ask her to leave.It had been quite late when they had the spat and she had watched him drive away leaving her alone in the dark and empty street. She had to admit that she did not see this coming, but deep down she knew it was for the best. She grudgingly waited for her Uber, tapping her foot impatiently and contemplating what the future would hold. She was quiet through out the ride and would occasionally ignore the driver, lost in her thoughts. As they approached the mansion, she took a deep breath and prepared to face her uncertain future with Matteo. The grand entrance door opened and Priscilla stood at the threshold, waiting for her. Priscilla Randall's Victorian Era mansion is a striking sight. The grand stone structure rises majestically from the
Matteo already had a premonition that his home was going to be a lot more silent until he figured out what to do about his failing marriage. He tried so much to keep Priscilla out of his mind as he tried to sleep.He readily admitted that he that had foolishly believed that his wife would be at home waiting for her but he had been met with the same old dreaded emptiness and coldness that greeted him in her absence.Matteo's once fulfilled and happy life had turned into an empty, cold and lonely existence. He was completely consumed by the sense of isolation and heartache that had come with the end of his marriage. Once upon a time, he had shared his life with Diana, building a home, and a legacy. But now, all that he had with her seemed like a distant memory, and he is left feeling hollow and exposed.For the past few mornings, he would awake feeling the same sense of emptiness, and the hard reality of his current situation would hit him like a ton of bricks. He missed the sound of Di