Chapter 4 Passed Away!

"We have to make a deal. As long as you're on this mission ...." Kai said, serious. His gaze was sharp, there was no room for games.

Camilla sat on the long sofa inside Kai's villa, her temporary hideaway in US. Her face was pale, her eyes puffy. She looked questioningly at the man before her.

"But, Kai ... Why would you help me?" The question had been on her mind for too long, and now she couldn't hold it in anymore.

"We haven't seen each other in a long time," she continued.

Kai walked over, looking at Camilla with eyes that contained hurt and anger. "The Bennet family is like brothers to the Theodore family."

Camilla looked down, biting her lower lip. The wounds of betrayal still lingered and Kai knew it.

"Camilla," he hissed bitterly, "you have poor taste in men. How could you not realize that the man you loved all these years had betrayed you?"

Camilla sighed heavily. "Kevin ... He was with Diana. They were in a relationship behind my back. While I -- I was so stupid to trust him. He's just using me."

"How could he just use a woman like you? Gosh, even the guys want you to be their girlfriend-"

Kai immediately remembered his words. He paused and swallowed.

Kai shook his head slowly. "If you want revenge on them, you should completely disappear from US. Make everyone wonder where you went. Leave social media, and cut off all connections. Make them believe that you disappeared. Then, we will make you come back as the strongest version of yourself."

"Let Jenny, Diana and Kevin feel good about their achievements. Keep them so busy that they don't even think about you anymore."

"Now, where's your cell phone?"

Camilla looked up at him, slightly surprised. "What for?"

"Transferring all the files to the laptop. All the evidence. The chat with Kevin. Photos, recordings, anything we can use to bring them to justice."

She nodded and got to work. Twenty-five minutes later, it was all done. Kai took the cell phone from Camilla's hand ... And slammed it to the floor until it shattered.

"I'll buy you a new phone. Let your social media accounts lie dormant. Then you'll show up again. Stronger, sharper. Ready to destroy them."

"How about making an obituary about me?" suggested Camilla. Because of her making rumors that Camilla had died, Jenny wouldn't come back to investigate where she had gone.

"I'll call my friend ... I'll tell him to spread the rumor that I'm dead ...."

"How?" Camilla asked for approval from Kai where she would pair up.

Kai nodded his head in agreement and smiled. Then he said, "Alright, then how do I contact your friend? Isn't your cell phone completely dead?"

"I remember his cell phone number."

"Gosh, remembering your friend's cell phone number? How close you are to him."

"Of course, he's the best."

"So, I'd like to borrow your cell phone to contact him ...." Camilla raised one of her eyebrows, waiting for Kai to give her his cell phone.

Then, Kai reached into his coat pocket and handed him the latest cell phone from the most expensive brand.

Since Camilla and Liam-her best friend, had memorized each other's phone numbers, just in case of an emergency like this, she immediately typed Liam's phone number and called him.

Not long after, a man's voice was heard on the other end of the line.

["Hello, who is this-"]

["I'm Camilla. Liam, can we talk for a minute? Don't let anyone else hear it."]

["Oh geez, Camilla ... Where have you been? I was so worried about you. I just got a message from Daniel that you were kicked out by Jenny."]

["Daniel? Isn't he one of my family's traitors?"]

["He has to be. Camilla, you'd better come to my house. My mother is very worried-"]

["Forced? Shit. Liam, thank you for the offer. But I've already decided to leave the US. I'm going to take revenge on those bastards. Please spread the word that I'm dead so that Jenny over there won't chase me anymore, because if I'm dead, she'll feel safe. So please spread the word ...."]

["Then, what will you do, Camilla?"]

["I can't say now. But please do what I say. I will miss you very much, Liam. I must take revenge on them, I don't want the Bennet Agency to be taken over by them. I would be very grateful if you could help me tell them that I'm gone."]

Camilla also explained what Liam needed to do to create drama about her death. The Japanese man patiently listened to Camilla's request.

["Of course I'll do it. But, I need to know, where will you go if you're not in the US anymore?"]

["Sorry, I can't tell you now. But I promise, I will come back and take revenge on them. I will miss you very much, Liam."]

Before Liam answered Camilla's words, the gray-eyed woman immediately turned off her phone call. Because she didn't want to drag on being sad to leave her best friend. She had to become a fighting woman from today, she would never let the Bennet fortune fall into the hands of those bastards!

"Let's do it!" exclaimed Camilla with an excited face. It was as if a fire was burning inside her.

Kai looked at Camilla, reassuring her with a voice full of certainty. "And my father ... He will investigate Sir Harris' plane crash. We'll take this to the law."

"I'm sure ... That bitch is behind everything. The plane crash was strange. There was no official explanation until now. It's as if someone is silencing everyone."

Kai nodded slowly. "And if Jenny is involved, she's not working alone. There must be someone with great power helping her."

"Right, we should start from the beginning, we should investigate what crimes Jenny committed before marrying Sir Harris," Kai said.

"Her goal is clear. To control my father's company. If I lose my parents, she can get rid of me easily. And damn it, Kevin ... Turns out he's studying here on Jenny's orders!" Camilla's voice rose, her anger unstoppable, "damn it! If it wasn't for me, Kevin would never have become a model!"

Kai calmed Camilla down, rubbing her back gently. "Do you have any other evidence?"

"My mom's college album!" Camilla exclaimed, "my mom crossed out Jenny's face and wrote that Jenny was a traitor. That album is in my room!"

"But I've already taken some photos in it."

"It seems like there are many secrets behind my mom's box. But I didn't get to see everything because the news of my father's sudden death made me forget everything."

"I have to get that album. Before Jenny finds out about its existence!"

"I'll get it," Kai said firmly, "I won't say that I'm siding with you. I can play that role, even though she's a bitch. Still, we don't know who's behind her helping her."

Camilla paused for a moment, then hugged Kai tightly. Her tears spilled over, filling the man's embrace. "I miss my mom and dad ... I can't accept being treated like this ...."

Kai hugged her tighter. In his heart, his anger boiled over against the people who had betrayed Camilla.

"We'll go to London the day after tomorrow. After my duty here is done," he said quietly

***

A black car pulled up slowly in front of the Bennet family residence. A man in a suit got out with strides-Kai Theodore, a name that could give goosebumps.

Jenny who was sitting in the living room suddenly stood up when she heard the car. When she saw Kai enter, she hurriedly flashed a fake smile.

"Mr. Kai Theodare ... I didn't expect you to come," she said, in an artificial voice.

"I came to offer my condolences," Kai replied. His voice was calm, yet cold as steel.

Jenny feigned sadness. "We've lost Harris terribly. Camilla is also devastated. She's on vacation right now. To calm down."

Kai squinted. "On vacation?"

"Yeah ... Out of town. She didn't say it clearly. Just wanted to be alone ...."

Kai nodded slowly. "I see. I just wanted to look around her room."

Jenny hesitated, but refusing was not an option. "Okay. Second floor."

Kai climbed the stairs slowly. Once in Camilla's room, he locked the door. Quickly, he searched Camilla's safe, Camilla told him the password so Kai easily opened it and found the old album.

Before leaving, he took a small device from inside his jacket and placed it under the study table. A small eavesdropping device, if Jenny had any bad intentions, she would know.

Kai walked out of the room like nothing had happened. He came down the stairs with a calm expression.

"Thank you. Say hello to Camilla," he said flatly before stepping out.

Jenny just nodded, but her hands were shaking holding the teacup. She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her mask. Subconsciously, the wolf in sheep's clothing had smelled the stench from the start and now, her plan was beginning to unfold!

The next day, by Camilla's orders, the wide-eyed and handsome man carried out his plan. Liam played his role perfectly as if Camilla was gone. He created a death drama that shook the Bennet Agency office.

"Oh my God, Camilla ... There's no way you're dead!" he exclaimed loudly, with a hoarse voice that broke the silence of the office. His eyes were deliberately puffy as if he was crying, his face showing an expression of deep loss.

The employees who were busy with their work suddenly stopped their activities. They looked at each other in confusion, while some people immediately approached Liam.

"Miss Camilla died?" asked one of the employees in a panicked tone.

Liam nodded slowly, as if speechless. "She -- she committed suicide. I just received her last message. She couldn't take it anymore ...."

The office was instantly buzzing. Anxiety, astonishment and disbelief instantly enveloped the room.

Suddenly there was the sound of footsteps from the woman in high heels that everyone recognized, Jenny. Her face looked agitated, but she tried to keep a calm expression. Since morning, Jenny had been spreading the word that she would be taking over as director of the Bennet Agency.

Of course, that raised a big question mark. Wasn't the position supposed to go to Camilla Bennet, the only daughter of the late Harris Bennet? But since Jenny's subtle threat sent chills down the spine of the employees, none of them dared to oppose her.

Liam gave Jenny a sharp look. He knew this was the right moment to carry out the next part of the drama Camilla had devised.

"It's all because you're greedy, Jenny!" he exclaimed loudly, as he strode steadily towards her, "I know for a fact that Camilla's suicide had something to do with you!"

Liam's words instantly made the employees fall silent and stare at the two of them. Some began to whisper, questioning if it was true.

"Weren't you the one who kicked Camilla out of her own house yesterday?" Liam continued, cornering Jenny without hesitation, "you made her lose everything!"

Jenny's face paled. "Enough! We'll talk in my room!"

Liam grinned. "Who the hell are you? Just a greedy bitch who ruined the Bennet family. And now, Camilla's leaving because of your treachery!"

"Liam, I'm firing you today!" shouted Jenny with emotion.

However, instead of being angry or devastated, Liam burst out laughing. His laughter echoed throughout the room, making everyone turn to him with confused expressions.

"Thank you, Bitch," he said sarcastically as he clapped his hands, "I wouldn't want to work for a company whose director is a traitor!"

Liam patted his jacket, then walked past the employees with his head held high. "Remember, the truth always wins. Even though the Bennet family is no more, someday your life will be ruined, Jenny!"

He looked at Jenny for a moment, who looked angry and was starting to panic, then strode out of the office with a satisfied smile on his face.

Leaving behind the silence that enveloped the entire room and the beginning of Jenny's true destruction.

To be honest, Liam's family also has a culinary business. But not as rich as the Bennet family. His reason for working at the Bennet Agency is simple, he wants to always accompany Camilla wherever she is.

Yeah, Liam loves Camilla very much. And when his best friend said he would leave the United States, his heart was sad.

Now his best friend, went who knows where and only advised him to spread the word if she had left.

Does Liam regret leaving the Bennet Agency? Of course not. His life would not end just because he stopped working there.

Before actually getting into the car, Liam let out a long breath. "Camilla, where are you?"

Las Vegas ....

[Camilla Bennet, the sole heiress of the Bennet Family, was rumored to have died by suicide. Although her body has not been found and no one knows where exactly Camilla committed suicide, the news has shocked many people. Jenny, the woman who was married to Sir Harris before he passed away told the media that she and her daughter were devastated by this sad news."

"Good job, Liam," Camilla said with a faint smile, her eyes not leaving the screen of her phone that displayed news about her. She leans back on the leather sofa, her eyes narrowed in contentment. Next to her was Brams-Kai's assistant who was also helping her.

"So, what's next?" asked Camilla, now turning her gaze towards Brams.

"Mr. Kai is waiting for you at the airport, Miss. He deliberately left early so that no one would know that you and Mr. Kai had teamed up. In an hour, we will leave Las Vegas. Our first destination is Dubai."

"Dubai?" Camilla's eyebrows rose, "shouldn't we go to London first?"

"That's right. That was the original plan. But Mr. Kai got some important information, he said Jenny was secretly married to a man from Dubai. Maybe from there, we can find an opening or even evidence that can be used against her."

Camilla nodded slowly, then stood up and straightened the long black coat that wrapped around her slender body. She stepped out onto the balcony of the luxurious hotel room, gazing at the fading lights of Vegas.

She was more than ready to start this revenge.

Ever since she was declared dead in the US, Camilla had deliberately cut her long curly hair to shoulder-length and dyed it blonde. She was also forced to wear black contact lenses. Not to forget, always uses make-up that is more eccentric than usual, so that people don't recognize her.

Then, Camilla immediately got into the car driven by Brams.

Two hours later, Camilla and Kai were already in Kai Theodare's private jet. Not in the name of the Theodore family, but Kai's personal property, showing that the man indeed stood on his own power and wealth.

Camilla sat in one of the soft beige leather chairs, looking at a box of old albums that her mother had brought Kai. Her fingers touched the pages carefully as if touching an almost forgotten memory.

There was the sound of approaching footsteps.

Kai appeared in the doorway of the small cabin, his silhouette calm as ever, yet his gaze calculating. The man's aura made the cramped space inside the jetliner feel even tighter or maybe it was just Camilla's heart that started beating faster.

"Do you find anything strange?" he asked, sitting on the seat opposite her.

Camilla lifted her face and unconsciously stared at the man for a long time. Oh God, she just realized how handsome Kai Theodore was now. The structure of his jaw was solid, those blue eyes staring at her as if they knew more than he was saying. Nervously, she turned her face away, but couldn't stop her heart from pounding.

Kai leaned forward slightly, looking at one of the photos in the album. "Look at this letter, wasn't it handwritten by your mom for Jenny?"

Camilla leaned forward as well, their shoulders almost touching. The distance between them grew closer until their faces were only inches apart. When Camilla lifted her head, her eyes met Kai's. Her breath came in short gasps. So was Kai's breath.

Kai's face moved slightly closer as if pulled by an invisible gravity.

Camilla didn't move. She couldn't.

But ....

Brams knocked frantically on the door. "Mr ... one of the detectives passed away. Shot by Vincent in Monaco!"

Kai immediately stood up, his face hardening. The atmosphere inside the private jet was suddenly tense. A cold and deadly aura radiated clearly from the usually calm and calculating man.

"Shit!" Kai growled, "quickly contact Sir Theodore. Go to the prison where Vincent's son is being held. Torture him ... And send the video directly to Vincent! You must get his cell phone number at all costs!" he shouted angrily.

Camilla gasped in shock. Kai's words just now seemed to reveal another side that had been hidden from him. Firm, cruel and full of vengeance.

Before things could calm down, one of Kai's bodyguards approached them with his breath taken away. "Sir Theodore has discovered the cause of the crash of Mr. Harris' plane. ...."

Kai turned his head sharply. "And?"

"It was no ordinary accident, Mr." The man swallowed, "there was a bomb planted in the fuselage. This is sabotage!"

Camilla's world seemed to collapse for the second time. So, her suspicions were correct, if her father was murdered?

Kai clenched his fists. His eyes didn't leave Camilla, who was now staring blankly at the airplane window.

None of this was a coincidence.

Vincent killed the detective. Camilla's father's plane was blown up by a bomb. Vincent's son is now Kai's hostage.

One by one, the threads begin to unravel, but there are still too many dark areas.

Will Kai's team find any trace of Vincent's whereabouts in Monaco?

And who exactly was the person who planted the bomb on Sir Harris' plane? If Jenny did it, who was the person who helped her commit the crime?