The Billionaire's Secret Lie

Diamond giggled as Kelvin snapped a photo of her making a silly face. They were in the park, enjoying a sunny afternoon together. Kelvin showed her the picture on his phone, and Diamond's laughter grew louder.

"You look beautiful, even with a goofy grin," Kelvin said, his eyes sparkling with affection.

Diamond's cheeks flushed. "You're just saying that to make me feel better."

Kelvin's expression turned serious. "I'm saying it because it's true. You light up my world, Diamond."

As they posed for another photo, Diamond felt carefree,happy and playfully rolled her eyes and made a silly face. Kelvin laughed and snapped another picture. "You're going to make me look like a fool," Diamond teased.

Kelvin grinned. "That's the idea. I want to remember this day forever."

Diamond's heart skipped a beat as she looked into Kelvin's eyes. She felt a deep connection with him, and she knew she was falling more in love with him every day.

Kelvin took her hand, and they walked through the park, enjoying the scenery and each other's company. They talked about their dreams, aspirations, and favorite memories together.

As they strolled through the park, Diamond felt like she was on cloud nine.she was happy,carefree and in love they decided to stop at a quaint little café for a snack.

They sat down at a cozy table, and Kelvin suggested they try the famous park café lattes. Diamond agreed, and they ordered two lattes and a slice of cake to share.

When the bill came, Kelvin reached for his wallet, only to realize he had left it at home. "I'm so sorry, Diamond. I'm broke at the moment," he said, looking embarrassed.

Diamond smiled and handed over her card to pay. "Don't worry about it, Kelvin. My treat today."

Kelvin's eyes lit up with gratitude. "Thanks, Diamond. You're a lifesaver."

As they sipped their lattes, Kelvin turned serious. "Diamond, can I ask you something?"

"Of course, what is it?" Diamond replied, curious.

"Do you think your father would ever allow us to get married? I mean, I know I'm not from the same social circle as you..."

Diamond's expression turned thoughtful. "Kelvin, don't worry about my father's opinions. I know he can be strict, but I believe he'll come around once he sees how much we love each other."

Kelvin nodded, determination in his eyes. "I'll work hard, Diamond. I'll make sure to provide for you and make you happy. I promise."

Diamond's heart melted at Kelvin's words. "I know you will, Kelvin. And I don't care about the money or status. I just want to be with you."

Kelvin's face lit up with a smile. "I love you, Diamond."

Just as they were getting lost in their own little world of love, a sleek white car pulled up beside them. Diamond's heart sank as she saw her father's stern face peering out from the tinted windows which signifies she is in trouble. The driver, Mr. Johnson, stepped out and opened the door, revealing Chief Henry's imposing figure.

"Diamond, get in the car now," Chief Henry commanded, his voice firm and authoritative.

Diamond felt a surge of anxiety as she pulled her hand away from Kelvin's hand slowly. "Dad, what's wrong?" she asked, trying to sound calm looking down.

Chief Henry's gaze narrowed at Kelvin. "You're coming with me. Now."

The bodyguard stepped forward, his presence intimidating. Kelvin stood his ground, his eyes locked on Chief Henry's. "Sir, I think we should talk about this calmly,I really love your daughter sir."

Chief Henry's expression turned icy ignoring Kevin's words. "There's nothing to discuss. Diamond, get in the car now don't make me repeat myself."

Diamond stood her ground, her eyes flashing with defiance. "Dad, I don't understand why you're being like this. Kelvin and I are happy together."

Chief Henry's face turned red with anger. "You think you're happy with this...this nobody.....this gold digger?" He sneered at Kelvin. "You're a Chief's daughter, Diamond. You deserve someone with status, someone who can provide for you."

The bodyguard moved closer to Kelvin, his eyes menacing. Kelvin stood tall, refusing to back down.

Chief Henry's anger boiled over. "You think you're good enough for my daughter?" He strode towards Kelvin, his voice rising. "You're nothing but a low-class, good-for-nothing boy who is after my daughter's money. You'll never be worthy of my daughter."

The bodyguard grabbed Kelvin's arm, twisting it behind his back. Kelvin winced in pain.

"Let him go please!" Diamond cried, trying to intervene.

But Chief Henry was unforgiving. "You, stay out of this," he snapped at Diamond. "And you," he turned to Kelvin, "stay away from my daughter. If I ever see you near her again, I'll make sure you rot in jail you wretched being."

The bodyguards moved towards Diamond, their grip firm but rough. They lifted her into the car despite her struggles.

As the car drove away, Diamond saw Kelvin's anguished face through the window. She mouthed "I love you" before the car sped off, leaving Kelvin standing alone in the park.

As the car drove away, Diamond's tears flowed freely. She was trapped, and her father seemed determined to keep her from Kelvin forever. She thought about her mother's passing and how her father had become even more controlling since then.

The car ride was silent, with Chief Henry's anger still palpable. Diamond knew better than to argue with him when he was in this mood. She gazed out the window, her heart heavy with sorrow.

When they arrived at the mansion, Diamond's father ordered her to go straight to her room. Diamond obeyed, knowing that disobedience would only lead to more trouble. As she walked up the stairs, she felt like a prisoner in her own home.

In her room, Diamond collapsed onto her bed, overwhelmed with emotions. She thought about Kelvin and how much she missed him already. She wondered if she'd ever see him again or if her father would succeed in keeping them apart.

Diamond collapsed onto her bed, tears streaming down her face. She felt trapped and helpless. Just as she was drifting off into despair, her phone rang. It was Kelvin. She quickly picked up, and they spent the next few minutes talking and apologizing for what had happened earlier.

Just as they were getting comfortable, Chief Henry burst into the room. "Diamond, give me that phone now!" he demanded, his voice thunderous.

Diamond tried to hide the phone, but her father was too quick. He snatched it away from her and barked into the receiver, "Listen, and listen well. Next time you call my daughter, I'll make sure you rot in jail."

With that, he hung up angrily, blocked Kelvin's number, and deleted it from Diamond's phone. Diamond's world crumbled as she watched her father's ruthless actions.

She burst into tears, feeling like she was losing everything. "If Mum was alive, all these wouldn't be happening," she sobbed.

Chief Henry's expression turned cold and accusatory. "You think your mother was innocent? You killed her, Diamond. She died after giving birth to you."

Diamond's eyes widened in shock. "That wasn't my fault," she protested, but her father's anger only intensified.

"Whatever," he spat. "You'll marry David, whether you like it or not."

Diamond's face contorted in anguish. "No, no, no, Dad! I don't like him,I don't want him,I hate him!" she screamed, tears streaming down her face.

Diamond's sobs intensified as her father's words cut deep. "You're going to marry David, and that's final," he declared, his voice devoid of empathy.

Diamond's body shook with despair. "Why are you doing this to me, Dad?" she pleaded, her voice hoarse from crying.

Chief Henry's expression remained unyielding. "David's a good man, and he'll take care of you. You're lucky to have him."

Lucky? Diamond felt like she was being sold off to the highest bidder. She thought about Kelvin and how much she loved him. How could her father not understand?

As Chief Henry turned to leave, Diamond's desperation grew. "Dad, please listen to me! I don't want to marry David. I want to be with Kelvin."

Her father's back stiffened, and he turned to face her. "Kelvin? Don't even mention that name in this house again. You're going to forget about him and focus on your future with David the father of your unborn kids."

The door slammed shut behind him, leaving Diamond alone in her darkness. She felt like she was suffocating under the weight of her father's expectations.

Chief Henry invited his friend Chief Collins the politician to a local bar to clear his head about what happened earlier.

At the local bar, Chief Henry and Chief Collins sat sipping their whiskey, laughing and joking about their lives. Chief Henry filled his friend in on the latest with his daughter, Diamond. "You won't believe what happened earlier," he said, chuckling. "She's been seeing this wretched young man, Kelvin, behind my back. I had to put my foot down."

Chief Collins roared with laughter. "Ah, I know the feeling. Kids these days don't know what's good for them. What's the plan with this Kelvin fellow?"

Chief Henry's expression turned serious. "I've taken care of him. He won't be bothering us again anytime soon. Now, I need your boy, David, to marry my Diamond. It'll be a good alliance for our families."

Chief Collins nodded in agreement. "I'll talk to him. He's been a bit...independent lately, but he'll come around."

Back at the Collins' residence, Chief Collins called his son, David, into his study. "David, my boy, I've arranged a marriage for you. You'll be marrying Chief Henry's daughter, Diamond. It's a great opportunity for our families."

David's face fell. "Dad, I don't know...I have someone I care about. Her name is Ada, and I don't want to marry anyone else."

Chief Collins' expression darkened. "Ada who? You can't be serious about someone I've never heard of. Diamond is a good girl from a respectable family. You'll do what's best for this family."

David's voice rose in desperation. "But Dad, I don't love Diamond. I love Ada. Please understand."

Chief Collins would not budge. "You'll do as you're told, David. You'll marry Diamond."

The conversation escalated, with David becoming more agitated. He stormed out of the study, shouting down the stairs, "No way on this earth will I marry that girl! I don't even know her!"

From upstairs, Chief Collins bellowed, "David, you will marry Diamond she is the best for you! Don't make me come down there and remind you of your duties!"

David's anger boiled over as he stormed out of the compound, the gates closing behind him with a loud clang. He needed to clear his head and vent to someone he trusted. He drove to the nearest bar, a place he and his best friend Kexh frequented, and spotted Kexh sitting at their usual table, nursing a drink.

David slid into the chair across from Kexh, his expression grim. "My father is trying to marry me off to a girl I don't know," he said, his voice laced with frustration. "He says it's a good opportunity for our families, but I have Ada. I don't want anyone else."

Kexh listened attentively, then said, "David between me and you there is no Ada anywhere he laughed, you have to do what you have to do. But if I were you, I'd marry her and make her life hell. That way, she'll leave you alone."

David's face lit up with a sly smile. "You think so? Make her life miserable until she decides to leave me?"

Kexh nodded. "Exactly. You can't defy your father openly, but you can make the marriage unbearable for her. Trust me, she'll be the one to call it quits,like a divorce or something"

David grinned, feeling a sense of relief. "I knew you'd have my back, Kexh. Best friends for life, right?"

The two friends clinked glasses, their plan forming. Little did Diamond know what lay ahead.

The days passed quickly, and the wedding preparations were in full swing. David's family was ecstatic about the union, while Diamond's family was relieved that their daughter would be marrying into a respected family.

David put on a facade of happiness, pretending to be excited about the wedding. Meanwhile, he was secretly meeting with Kexh, discussing ways to make Diamond's life hell.

Diamond, on the other hand, was feeling trapped. She had lost all hope of marrying Kelvin, and now she was being forced into a marriage with someone she didn't love. She felt like she was living in a nightmare.

As the wedding day approached,tensions ran high. Chief Henry became increasingly strict, restricting Diamond's movements and ensuring she had no chance to see Kelvin again. Diamond felt like a prisoner in her own home, with her father's men watching her every move.

On the wedding day, Diamond was dressed in a beautiful white gown, her hair styled perfectly, and her makeup flawless. But her eyes told a different story – a story of sadness, desperation, and resignation.

At the ceremony, David smiled and played the part of the happy groom, but his eyes betrayed his true feelings. He was thinking about how to make Diamond's life miserable.

The "I dos" were exchanged, and the marriage was sealed. Diamond felt a sense of despair wash over her as she realized her fate was now sealed. She was married to a man she didn't love, and her chance with Kelvin was gone.

As the newlyweds exchanged their first kiss as husband and wife, Diamond's heart felt heavy. She wondered what the future held for her and whether she would ever find happiness again.

After the wedding ceremony, David and Diamond were showered with congratulations and gifts from their families and guests. David played the part of the happy groom, but his eyes revealed his true intentions - to make Diamond's life unbearable.

As they drove to their new home, Diamond felt a sense of unease. She wondered what her life would be like now that she was married to a man she didn't love.

David barely spoke to her during the drive, his silence making Diamond feel even more uncomfortable. When they arrived at their new home, David showed her to her new bedroom, Diamond felt a sense of isolation. "I thought we would be sleeping in the same room as a couple," she said, trying to sound casual.

David burst out laughing, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "What effortery? You think I'll sleep in the same bedroom with you? Hell no! What the fuck," he sneered, his tone dripping with disdain.

Diamond's face fell, and she felt a pang of hurt. She had expected some level of intimacy, no matter how small, but it seemed David had other plans.

"Get some rest," David said curtly, turning to leave. "We'll discuss the household rules tomorrow. And don't get any ideas about sharing my bedroom. You're just a wife on paper, not in reality."

With that, he walked out of the room, leaving Diamond feeling rejected and alone. She couldn't help but wonder what she had gotten herself into.

As she lay in bed, Diamond couldn't help but think about Kelvin and the life they could have had together. Tears streamed down her face as she realized she was trapped in a marriage with a man who didn't care about her.

The next day, David and Diamond sat in the sitting room, the tension between them palpable. Diamond tried to sit down, but David's voice stopped her. "Did I tell you to sit?" he barked. "If I don't tell you to sit, you don't have the right to sit. This is not your father's house," he yelled.

Diamond froze, unsure of what to do. David's anger was intimidating, and she didn't dare to defy him. "Now you can sit," he said finally, his voice dripping with condescension.

Diamond sat down, trying to avoid eye contact with David. He began to list out the rules of their marriage, his tone firm and unyielding. "You aren't permitted to work," he said. "You will be a full-time housewife."

Diamond tried to speak up, but David cut her off. "What do you want to say?" he sneered. "Rule number two: you aren't permitted to go out without my permission. Rule number three: when I'm talking, you aren't permitted to talk. This is not your father's house. Give me the respect I deserve, or else I promise you I'll give you the beating of your life."

David's words sent shivers down Diamond's spine. She nodded meekly, knowing she had to comply. "Rule number four: no one must know what's going on in our marriage," David continued. "Rule number five: don't come close to me. I don't want to see you near me. Don't talk to me too. You get me?"

Diamond nodded, feeling a sense of despair wash over her.

After laying out the rules, David dismissed Diamond with a wave of his hand. "Now you can go," he said, his voice dripping with disdain. "Go to the kitchen and get me food to eat. I'm starving."

As Diamond stood up to the kitchen, David removed his slippers from his leg and held them in his hand. "Will you walk fast or I should throw this at you, idiot?" he sneered, his eyes glinting with malice.

Diamond didn't hesitate. She ran as fast as she could to the kitchen, her heart racing with fear. She knew that David was capable of following through on his threats, and she didn't want to find out what would happen if she disobeyed him.

Meanwhile, David pulled out his phone and dialed Kexh's number. "The plan is already working," he said, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. "She's already learning to obey me. I'll make sure she knows who's boss around here."

Kexh's laughter echoed through the phone. "I knew you'd be perfect for the job, David. You're a natural-born manipulator. Keep her in line, and don't let her get away with anything."

David chuckled, feeling a sense of satisfaction. "Don't worry, Kexh. I've got this under control. Diamond will be begging for mercy soon enough."