Passion and Revenge!

"Marry? Who do you want to marry?"

The words slid quickly from Camilla's lips, echoing in the spacious and luxurious living room. Her sharp gray eyes widened, her curly brown hair a little messy as she had just finished working in the family office. The woman looked shocked, her body tense, as if her once stable world was beginning to crack.

"That's right, Camilla. Father is no longer young. Your mother passed away three years ago, and you will eventually get married and leave this house. I don't want to be lonely forever." Harris Bennet spoke calmly, but his eyes showed a deep fatigue, "you allow it, right?" This time, his question was like pleading with his only daughter to allow him to remarry.

Camilla was silent. She understood that as a man who had lost his wife and lived in solitude for many years, her father must have longed for companionship. But still, this news seemed too sudden.

Harris Bennet is a fifty-year-old man who has been living as a widower since his wife died three years ago. Born into a prominent and wealthy family in the United States, Harris inherited not only wealth but also the business acumen that runs in the Bennet family's blood. He is known as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry, and the owner of the Bennet Agency, a renowned agency that houses many talented artists. Under her charismatic and authoritative leadership, the agency thrived and brought many names to the top.

Camilla Bennet is the only daughter of Harris Bennet, a twenty-five-year-old young woman who has just finished her higher education. As the sole heir of the Bennet family, her future was already impeccably and hopelessly organized. All of the family's assets and properties, including the famous Bennet Agency, would one day be in her hands. Even now, Camilla has started to get directly involved in managing the company alongside her father, showing an intelligence and dedication that leaves many in awe.

Despite being born into a conglomerate family and growing up in luxury, Camilla is known to be humble, friendly, and sociable. Her business acumen and communication skills have endeared her to many, both in professional and social settings. She can blend charm and integrity in her every move.

With her perfection, what woman wouldn't envy being in Camilla Bennet's shoes?

On the other hand, Camilla also has plans to marry her boyfriend. Although she is happy, she does not turn a blind eye to her father's anxiety. Harris, who has been living alone with his only daughter, begins to feel the emptiness that slowly haunts the fear of abandonment and loneliness that secretly disturbs his heart.

The beautiful woman did not want to be selfish by forbidding her father to get married. Moreover, her father was devastated when his late wife passed away. And now, Camila will let her father find happiness with the woman he loves. Without having to continue to cry over his late wife who has passed away.

"Okay, Dad. I will allow it. But ... I want to know who that woman is before I give my blessing."

Her father walked up to her and hugged her. Then he said, "You know her."

From her father's statement, it made Camilla even more curious.

Did she know her? Who was the woman her father had chosen?

That night, the Bennet family dining room was transformed into a warm little party room. Camilla wore a simple white dress with her curly hair tied half up, a few strands of hair left loose around her face. She looked like a young royal. But her heart still felt uncomfortable. She don't know why!

Just before going downstairs to the living room, she spoke to herself as if she were communicating with her mother in the mirror. "Mom ... I hope the woman he chooses lives up to my expectations."

Camilla's graceful steps descended the stairs one by one. Bringing her to meet her father's future wife.

"Camilla ...."

The voice was familiar. A familiar female voice sounded in her ears.

That's right, she was Jenny. An old friend of her late mother. And next to her was her daughter-Diana, her childhood friend who disappeared without news.

Jenny's embrace made Camilla's body stiffen.

"Long time no see, Sweety."

Long time no see? Camilla repeated to herself. Tension began to creep into her breathing.

"Hold on ... So, the future wife you're referring to is Jenny?" asked Camilla, not hiding her surprised face at all.

Her father smiled and nodded his head.

"I think we'd better sit down first," Harris said, as it didn't feel right to talk while standing.

Then, they sat down on the dining chairs that had been prepared. Harris even invited Jenny to sit in the chair he had pulled out for his future wife.

They then sat down at the dining table that had been neatly set up. With a thoughtful gesture, Harris pulls out a chair and invites Jenny to sit down. It was a warm gesture that reflected his respect and love for his future wife.

Yeah, Harris Bennet was known to be a romantic man when his late wife was alive.

However, this time with his late wife's old friend? Camilla still doesn't understand at all.

"How did this relationship come about?" asked Camilla in a slightly cold tone.

Jenny's eyes looked at Harris shyly. Camilla watched the two of them gaze lovingly. Perhaps, this was the best thing for her father?

"So, I was on assignment in Paris and accidentally met Jenny. We've been close ever since," her father explained.

Then, Camilla's eyes glanced over to Diana who was looking at Jenny and Harris with a big smile.

"If you allow me to be your father's wife and mother to you, of course, I would be very happy. Although I can't take the place of your late mother ...."

"What do you think, Camilla?" This time, the father asked for his daughter's opinion. Whether she approved of their relationship or not.

On the one hand, she was a little unhappy that the woman her father had chosen was her mother's old friend. Why of all women, did it have to be her mother's old friend?

"Forgive me, I'm late ...." A man's voice made the four people immediately turn their gaze towards the man who had just arrived.

"Ah, Kevin. Here!" Happily, Camilla patted the seat beside her for her lover to sit beside her.

Then, Kevin sat down beside Camilla. Kevin and Diana looked at each other for a few seconds.

"Kevin, let me introduce you to Jenny and Diana ... Oh yeah, they are also from Paris," Camilla said as she grasped Kevin's hand tightly.

To show that Kevin was hers.

"Didn't you used to live in Paris too, Kevin?" asked Harris, suddenly remembering that Kevin had lived in Paris since childhood. But when he went to college he left for the United States.

"Yes, Sir." Kevin smiled slightly and his eyes occasionally fell on Diana. Like there was something between the two of them.

But at that time, Camilla didn't pay much attention to him. Because she was focused on her father and Jenny.

"So, what do you think, Camilla?" her father asked again because he wanted to get a decision from his daughter right now.

Because they had thought carefully about their marriage.

Before making up her mind, Camilla's eyes looked at Kevin where the man gave a small nod of his head, as if Camilla better allow it. Then, she also looked at Diana, where her face seemed to be begging to say yes.

So, what is Camilla's decision? Will she allow her father to marry Jenny?

The next day, another surprise came.

"Mother and I will be living here from today," Diana said casually.

Camilla froze. "Living? Here?"

"Your father's idea," Diana replied quickly, "he said we could be close again like we used to be."

Then, Diana walked up to her and said, "Come on, Camilla, I'm sorry that I didn't tell you. But now, we're going to be cousins. Aren't you happy?"

Is it time for Camilla to forgive Diana? And start their long-delayed friendship again?

"I missed you so much ...."

Diana suddenly hugged Camilla. Making Camilla who did miss her old friend, smiled a little and hugged her back.

After all, when they were little, wherever they went, they were always together. Because Jenny and her late mother always went on vacation together. So the two daughters became very close.

But that was before Jenny and Diana suddenly left New York.

"Please tell me, how was your experience in Paris? And also, what was the reason you didn't tell me."

The sound of the horn made Camilla's question unanswerable to Diana. She really wanted to hear Diana's answer. But since she was already working at her father's company, she had to go to work immediately.

"Tell me when I get home," Camilla said. Her smile was wide. Diana nodded her head and gave a thumbs-up.

Then the beautiful curly brown-haired woman came out, hoping Kevin would give her some comfort. But only Kevin's driver arrived, making the smile on her face disappear instantly. A few minutes later a message came in.

[Sorry, Baby, I can't pick you up, there's an impromptu photo shoot].

Camilla's heart felt tight. She don't know why Kevin has been trying to avoid her lately. Was he really busy or didn't love her anymore?

***

On the other side of the world, in the office in London, Kai Theodore stared at the report with a face full of anger.

"How many times does he have to escape until this system completely collapses?" The burning emotion was visible on Kai Theodare's face.

Kai Theodare was a thirty-year-old man, heir to Theodare Group, the most prestigious and oldest law firm in UK. Born into a conglomerate family that inherited power and influence from generation to generation, Kai was not only known for his family background but also his outstanding qualities. He was a near-perfect man.

He is handsome, intelligent, authoritative, and has a natural charisma that makes anyone swoon in an instant.

The Theodore Group had an excellent reputation in the legal world. Almost all the major cases the firm handles end in impressive victories. With a roster of highly competent and well-trained top lawyers, it's no surprise that many people dream of joining this legendary firm. Behind all that success, Kai stands as a promising future leader. Calm, sharp in thinking, and never backing down from pressure. He is the ideal combination of strength and grace.

Currently, Kai is working on one of the most complicated cases of his career, that of a high-profile mobster whose name is heavily tainted in the eyes of the law. The man is widely known for his criminal activities but remains difficult to pin down because he has a powerful network, including several high-ranking officials who secretly protect him.

Although they look neutral, sitting behind a desk and offering no help, Kai knows very well that there is a devious game going on behind the scenes. But one thing is holding them back from moving further, fear of the Theodore family. The Theodore family's reputation for being influential, decisive and uncompromising in matters of law makes many people choose to be cautious. They knew that if they ran into the Theodore family, there would be no room to run or hide.

Moreover, what made the Theodore family so eager to put the mobster behind bars was unpaid revenge!

Kai stared at the mafia kid's arrest report. Because it's like father and son. The son's life was just as much of an asshole as his father's.

No matter how long it took, he would catch the mafia. He didn't want the mobster to still roam free without realizing his mistake.

Shortly after, he got a call from Sir Theodare-his father.

["Kai, go home now, someone wants to see you."]

Kai didn't ask many questions. There was something in his father's voice that made him curious.

20 minutes later, Kai was already at Theodare's residence. The servants there bowed their heads whenever their master arrived.

"Father!" he called out.

"Sir Theodare is in the basement, Mr," one of the servants said.

The cellar? Who had his father just arrested?

He immediately walked wide-eyed, towards the secret room in Theodare's neighborhood.

Kai was now in the basement and he was standing not far from his father who was talking to the man in the cell.

"Father, how did you catch him?"

Who was Sir Theodore arresting? Why did Sir Theodore call Kai to immediately go to the location? Was the mobster captured by Sir Theodore?