Chapter 2
The Blackroom
Rich. Beautiful. Popular. The Darlingtons! But who are the people behind the family name—a name worth billions?
Richard Darlington—The Tyrant
Amanda Darlington—The Trophy Wife
Richard’s wife, Amanda (52), has stood by her husband for almost thirty-three years.
The former catalogue model met the billionaire, ten years her senior, when she was eighteen.
They married when she was just nineteen.
She has no authority within the hotel, playing a purely symbolic role at Richard’s side.
She has not yet commented on the allegations made against her husband, but a divorce seems out of the question for Amanda.
Did she already know about her husband’s transgressions?
Is she letting herself be blinded by all that money?
Or is she just another of her husband’s victims, trapped in a loveless marriage she can’t escape?
Henry Darlington—The Heir
Henry (26) is the eldest son. After the initial allegations against his father earlier this year, he was appointed CEO of The Darlington.
But other than the occasional headline about his love life, Henry has stayed out of the limelight in recent years.
Now he has been tasked with salvaging The Darlington’s reputation by playing up his spotless image.
But how can he stand by a man who so recklessly destroys the lives of others with a clear conscience?
Logan Darlington—The Lost Son
Logan (24), the middle son, has been estranged from his parents for years.
As a teenager, he was sent away to boarding school in France and distanced himself from the family upon his return.
He now keeps to himself, comanaging The Meridian, a restaurant located in Covent Garden, alongside Maxton Prescott.
Unsurprisingly, he has also not yet commented on the allegations against his father.
He has refused to make a statement about his family for years. We ask ourselves, why?
Ethan Darlington—The Fuckboy
Ethan (20) is the youngest of the Darlington brothers.
Expensive alcohol and loud parties are part and parcel of everyday life for him and his wealthy friends, and he leaves a trail of used condoms and broken hearts in his wake throughout London.
Although he studies at Imperial College, it remains unclear whether he possesses the intellect or emotional maturity to fully grasp the accusations levelled against his father.
The arrogant baby of the family considers himself invincible—but pride comes before a fall, as the saying goes.