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Diamond Britta always wanted more. Born to young parents who couldn't afford the best things in life but still provided adequately, Diamond still wanted more. Desperate to make their child happy, her parents worked hard to give her all that she asked - but she still wanted more. Her father grew frustrated at the feeling of being held hostage by a child, at working multiple jobs to afford luxury items that weren't necessary, and attempted to enforce boundaries with both Diamond and her mother. Unfortunately, by now her mother had also grown accustomed to such levels of comfort, and the relationship ended. After her father left, her mother jumped from relationship to relationship, her obvious desperation to be taken care of often causing her to end up in a worse financial position than how she started. Diamond was determined to make better choices, and often told her mother exactly that. However, the day she turned eighteen, her mother called her bluff and threw her out of the house, telling her: "If you think you can do better, go ahead and do it on your own. Go ahead, if you think you're destined to be some sort of millionaire."
She first set out to find her grandparents, though she had lost contact with them ages ago, as they warned her mother early on about spoiled children and her mother had slowly cut off commnication. Unfortunately, her grandparents were already quite elderly, having had their daughter later in life, and had since passed on. This left the girl struggling to find her footing. Eliza Pancakes took pity on her, allowing her to stay in their home as long as necessary.
Ever the opprtunist, Diamond used the free access to their home to her advantage. She quickly discovered a huge point of contention between the couple - Bob wanted children and Eliza absolutely did not - and used this information to slowly drive an even wider wedge between the couple. Convincing Bob to "stand up for himself" and kick Eliza out, Diamond quickly and easily swooped in. The two had barely eloped when she immediately began selling off items in the house, claiming she was just trying to clear the home of negative energy for their children. While this only made a small dent in her goal to be a millionaire, it quickly gave her the stability of a roof over her head. Bob's joy at finally being a father meant that he took on the role of primary caregiver to twins Cartier and Tacori, while still working full time. This kept him so busy and distracted that it took him some time to notice that Diamond had long since stopped paying him any attention. She was using her free time for other pursuits - of all kinds.
She first set out to find her grandparents, though she had lost contact with them ages ago, as they warned her mother early on about spoiled children and her mother had slowly cut off commnication. Unfortunately, her grandparents were already quite elderly, having had their daughter later in life, and had since passed on. This left the girl struggling to find her footing. Eliza Pancakes took pity on her, allowing her to stay in their home as long as necessary.
Ever the opprtunist, Diamond used the free access to their home to her advantage. She quickly discovered a huge point of contention between the couple - Bob wanted children and Eliza absolutely did not - and used this information to slowly drive an even wider wedge between the couple. Convincing Bob to "stand up for himself" and kick Eliza out, Diamond quickly and easily swooped in. The two had barely eloped when she immediately began selling off items in the house, claiming she was just trying to clear the home of negative energy for their children. While this only made a small dent in her goal to be a millionaire, it quickly gave her the stability of a roof over her head. Bob's joy at finally being a father meant that he took on the role of primary caregiver to twins Cartier and Tacori, while still working full time. This kept him so busy and distracted that it took him some time to notice that Diamond had long since stopped paying him any attention. She was using her free time for other pursuits - of all kinds.
During a Winterfest celebration, she ruthlessly set her sights upon Clement Frost. She'd heard rumors that he was was something of a rich miser, and she was determined to get her hands on his fortune. The same stories that spoke of his wealth described how difficult it was to get close to him, and she wondered if she should have heeded those warnings. His childish nature made it easy for her to win him over, however he seemed more immune to her more blatant overtures, missing the double entendres in her jokes and suggestive comments.
She quickly discovered that it was mostly an act, however, as she accidentally walked in on him engaging in self woohoo in the bathroom after an evening of her more direct and titillating conversation. He was so lost in the moment that he didn't see or hear her open the door, and she silently retreated, returning to the rest of her dinner party. She'd chosen her outfit, her words, and her every gesture carefully and intentionally, every aspect designed to stimulate Clement's thoughts and perhaps even his body, and she was beyond pleased to see that it had been effective. Though she had to consume several drinks over the course of the party to do what she was about to do, she continued the innuendo, asking Clement if he wouldn't mind staying behind once the party ended. Playing up the damsel in distress role, Diamond lied, confiding in him how Bob had neglected her since the twins were born, how he was no longer attracted to her. The elderly man took the bait, and their child Cash was conceived that night. They quickly eloped, and Diamond discovered the rumors were true: she was now §500,000 richer. Once Clement realized he'd been played, he was already too invested in helping care for the children, especially his son Cash, and turned a blind eye to her behavior.
She quickly discovered that it was mostly an act, however, as she accidentally walked in on him engaging in self woohoo in the bathroom after an evening of her more direct and titillating conversation. He was so lost in the moment that he didn't see or hear her open the door, and she silently retreated, returning to the rest of her dinner party. She'd chosen her outfit, her words, and her every gesture carefully and intentionally, every aspect designed to stimulate Clement's thoughts and perhaps even his body, and she was beyond pleased to see that it had been effective. Though she had to consume several drinks over the course of the party to do what she was about to do, she continued the innuendo, asking Clement if he wouldn't mind staying behind once the party ended. Playing up the damsel in distress role, Diamond lied, confiding in him how Bob had neglected her since the twins were born, how he was no longer attracted to her. The elderly man took the bait, and their child Cash was conceived that night. They quickly eloped, and Diamond discovered the rumors were true: she was now §500,000 richer. Once Clement realized he'd been played, he was already too invested in helping care for the children, especially his son Cash, and turned a blind eye to her behavior.
Rahul Chopra moved from Henford-on-Bagley to Willow Creek, searching for a new life. Diamond first encountered him while she was searching around the back edge of his property after a wild thunderstorm, looking for meteorite and elemental pieces to sell. She thought the property was still empty, as it had been since she arrived in town. When Rahul explained that he was striking out on his own and that he was lonely in the giant estate known as Oakenstead, the wheels began turning in Diamond's head, and she immediately turned on the charm, earning her way into the home.
For the first time, she felt conflicted about what she was doing: It seemed as though this man truly cared for her and she briefly wondered if this was what she'd been searching for all along. Rahul's naivete was endearing, and she wanted to protect him - from the world and from herself. She wondered if he would forgive her after she'd used him for her continued stability, and it almost pained her, but she was on a mission. Using his apprehension at living in such a giant home, she convinced him to elope and sell the home and move in with her, though she made a promise to herself that she would make sure to take care of him once she left, no matter if he forgave her or not. She set aside some money for him, hoping it would be enough for him to start over.
For the first time, she felt conflicted about what she was doing: It seemed as though this man truly cared for her and she briefly wondered if this was what she'd been searching for all along. Rahul's naivete was endearing, and she wanted to protect him - from the world and from herself. She wondered if he would forgive her after she'd used him for her continued stability, and it almost pained her, but she was on a mission. Using his apprehension at living in such a giant home, she convinced him to elope and sell the home and move in with her, though she made a promise to herself that she would make sure to take care of him once she left, no matter if he forgave her or not. She set aside some money for him, hoping it would be enough for him to start over.
Despite the fact that Rahul had earned an actual place in her heart, her internalized envy and entitlement forced her to keep looking for more. It was an encounter with Nancy Landgraab that solidified her next move. Diamond had become close to Janae and Marcel Price, and their relationship was something she looked up to. Janae threw Diamond a baby shower while she was pregnant with Rahul's daughter Piaget, and because she didn't have many friends, she trusted Janae to invite anyone she wanted.
At the shower, Diamond shared that this was actually her third marriage, and in a rare moment of emotional vulnerability, she expressed her extreme fondness for Rahul, even admitting that she hoped they would end up just like Janae and Marcel. While other guests gushed over the sweet sentiment, she heard the mocking comment made under someone's breath: "The whore wants to be a housewife." She knew she couldn't have been the only one who heard it, though no one else drew attention to it until the party came to an end and guests were leaving. Lily Feng sidled up to Diamond, murmuring, "Someone needs to take her down." She introduced herself, explained that the comment had come from Nancy. While Lily and Diamond quickly became friends, Diamond sought out her next target in her efforts to be a millionaire: Nancy's husband, Geoffrey.
At the shower, Diamond shared that this was actually her third marriage, and in a rare moment of emotional vulnerability, she expressed her extreme fondness for Rahul, even admitting that she hoped they would end up just like Janae and Marcel. While other guests gushed over the sweet sentiment, she heard the mocking comment made under someone's breath: "The whore wants to be a housewife." She knew she couldn't have been the only one who heard it, though no one else drew attention to it until the party came to an end and guests were leaving. Lily Feng sidled up to Diamond, murmuring, "Someone needs to take her down." She introduced herself, explained that the comment had come from Nancy. While Lily and Diamond quickly became friends, Diamond sought out her next target in her efforts to be a millionaire: Nancy's husband, Geoffrey.
Geoffrey Osteer had married into the Landgraab family, and in a progressive move, took on his wife's last name. It seemed, however, that he had little voice in his own family, as Diamond quickly deduced he had no friends outside of Nancy, and wasn't all that close to his son either. Using a similar to strategy that he had with the Pancakes, she acted as Geoffrey's confidante, encouraging him to open up to her, listening for hints and clues that she could use to truly win him over.
When it became clear that he often felt unappreciated and unimportant, she turned the charm up even more, flattering him constantly, always asking for his opinions on anything before she made a decision. She played to his ego like he'd never experienced in his life, eventually convincing him that Nancy had only used him for status, that she had to present the image of a happily married woman, when she really wanted to be single.
Seducing Geoffrey made her feel a little guilty, as it quickly became clear to her how easy it was and how oblivious he was to her motives. He seemed genuinely stunned even as he said "I do" at their elopement; could only stand by and watch when Diamond moved in and began selling off the items in his house; was even further shocked when Diamond ended their "romance" as soon as she was pregnant with his son, Graff. The guilt did not last long, however. He was a secret agent, he was supposed to be smarter and more observant - how had he not seen this coming? Diamond continued to downsize Geoffrey's home, hosting estate sales, selling building materials to contractors, anything to obtain more money, as she was growing tired of this life, but determined to see the fortune that her mother's words had cursed her with.
When it became clear that he often felt unappreciated and unimportant, she turned the charm up even more, flattering him constantly, always asking for his opinions on anything before she made a decision. She played to his ego like he'd never experienced in his life, eventually convincing him that Nancy had only used him for status, that she had to present the image of a happily married woman, when she really wanted to be single.
Seducing Geoffrey made her feel a little guilty, as it quickly became clear to her how easy it was and how oblivious he was to her motives. He seemed genuinely stunned even as he said "I do" at their elopement; could only stand by and watch when Diamond moved in and began selling off the items in his house; was even further shocked when Diamond ended their "romance" as soon as she was pregnant with his son, Graff. The guilt did not last long, however. He was a secret agent, he was supposed to be smarter and more observant - how had he not seen this coming? Diamond continued to downsize Geoffrey's home, hosting estate sales, selling building materials to contractors, anything to obtain more money, as she was growing tired of this life, but determined to see the fortune that her mother's words had cursed her with.
As if she could just taste how close she was to complete stability in life, she often poured Geoffrey a strong drink and probed him for information about his work. With the intel that he often gathered, surely he would know about people's wealth. This is how she chose her next target: the Villareal family. From what the learned, Jacques had acquired significant wealth and his son Hugo stood to inherit it. As the young man was just finishing university, he was easily charmed by the woman he crudely declared a MILF to her face, as the interest from an older woman gave him clout and credibility in his social circle.
She decided then and there that she would not regret taking him for everything he had. Almost as soon as she gave birth to Graff, she began aggressively pursuing Hugo. Impatient and unwilling to let her dream slip away, she did not wait for him to make the first moves, knowing that his immaturity would never allow him to do what she needed him to do. He accepted her every advance, his lackluster agreement to her proposal causing her internal sardonic laughter. When she presented Geoffrey with divorce papers, he opted to leave the house to her, knowing that she would sell it as as soon as she had the chance. After all, it was never really his house anyway, and this whirlwhind relationship - as false as it may have been - had given him the confidence he needed to start over on his own. He wished Diamond well and set up regular times to visit Graff before seeking a new life in San Myshuno.
She decided then and there that she would not regret taking him for everything he had. Almost as soon as she gave birth to Graff, she began aggressively pursuing Hugo. Impatient and unwilling to let her dream slip away, she did not wait for him to make the first moves, knowing that his immaturity would never allow him to do what she needed him to do. He accepted her every advance, his lackluster agreement to her proposal causing her internal sardonic laughter. When she presented Geoffrey with divorce papers, he opted to leave the house to her, knowing that she would sell it as as soon as she had the chance. After all, it was never really his house anyway, and this whirlwhind relationship - as false as it may have been - had given him the confidence he needed to start over on his own. He wished Diamond well and set up regular times to visit Graff before seeking a new life in San Myshuno.
Hugo was easy to manipulate, and Diamond quickly moved into the Von-Windenburg Estate. Jacques Villareal passed on shortly after the small, quiet wedding held on the property, so he did not get to meet his grandson. However, with this marriage, Diamond had finally achieved her goals in life and had time to think about what came next.
Once De Beers was born, Hugo began to panic at the idea of being a recent university graduate and already strapped with a wife, a baby, and five step-children (two of which were closer in age to him than his own wife), which gave Diamond exactly the escape route she needed. She left Hugo, taking her six children, and moved back into the house where she'd first deceived the Pancakes. It was no easy task, but she reconciled with both Bob and Rahul. She and Bob became close friens, while Rahul and his daughter planted several gardens in the yard - and though he remained leery about the home's history, he eventually moved back in. At the urging of Bob as well as his children Tacori and Cartier, Rahul proposed to Diamond, and they remarried. This time, however, there was no elopement. The wedding celebrations were lavish and full of love and family. |