“Hey my dumb step sister, I know you are not aware you signed the documents and now the company and everything else is not yours. Shocked right?” Annie said and laughed out mockingly.
Camilla was shocked and devastated, she had been treated so badly since all these years and now, they had taken away everything from her.
She couldn't even remember signing the documents how they did it she didn't know.
She was so helpless she couldn't do anything, her one and only fiance that had always been on her side, she caught him having sex with his sister.
Camilla rolled her face to all the figures standing at the room, and could see from their faces that none of them were on her side. Their faces lacked emotions.
“What are you all talking about?” She asked, still trying to digest what she had just heard as she swallowed hard.
“You heard us right, don't act dumb.” Her Father roared. She couldn't understand why her father and her brother were supporting her stepmom daughter after everything they did to them.
Though her stepmother had passed away too.
She looked at her boyfriend who was standing and holding his hands so tightly with Annie, having hope that he might support her a little, but he stood there, his eyes devoid of emotions.
How will she possibly be expecting him to be on the side after cheating on her.
“With this and for the fact you have signed the documents, I am thrilled to announce that you are no longer needed in this house.” Annie said and paused for Camilla’s brain to process the information very well.
“You mean what? You can dare! This house is also mine, you have no right to send me away.” Camilla said her blood boiled as pain surged through her bone marrow.
“Dear step sister, the house was yours. It is no longer yours. I hope you get that in your tiny skull.” Anne said mockingly.
“How dare you? Camilla said her hands were almost landing on Annie's cheeks when a string held her hands tightly before it could land on Annie’s cheek.
Camilla furrowed her eyebrows to check who had just held her hands. Low and behold it was no other person than her fiance.
“You think you are smart right? You are frustrated and I can see it but you won't dare pour it on me.” Annie said and gave her a deadly gaze.
Just then her boyfriend dropped her hand forcefully. She was not shocked to see him acting this way.
“I don't blame you all, I will make sure I take my company from you all. All this wealth you all are dragging to take with me was given to me by my maternal grandfather so I won't do you all that favor of backing down.” Camilla sneered as she looked at all of them on their faces.
“And how can a powerless talkative like you do that, you have to forget about the company and every other thing you can't have it.” Cora, her own brother, dared to say.
“Take her out of here now!” Annie ordered the bodyguards of the mansion. They had been there all this while and had seen everything unfold.
“They won't dare!” Camilla said, giving them a deadly gaze.
“Take her out of here, I am now your boss and she is nothing but a helpless being.” Annie snarled at them
“Do that fast and now!” Her father supported.
“You all can do this to me and go Scott free, I will make sure I strike back.” She said as tears streamed down her eyes. She couldn't believe her father, her brother and also her boyfriend would do this to her.
These were the people she called family.
The bodyguards dragged her out of the house as she said all sorts of things to them.
Camilla stumbled out of the mansion, her heart heavy with betrayal and disbelief.
The chill of the night air cut through her, a stark contrast to the warmth she once felt within those walls.
Tears blurred her vision as she looked back at the imposing structure that had been her home for so long, now a symbol of treachery and loss.
"I'll find a way to take it all back," she muttered to herself, wiping away tears with trembling hands.
Determination surged through her, fueled by the injustice she had just endured. She knew reclaiming her company and her rightful place would not be easy, but she refused to let them win without a fight.
She wandered through the city streets, her mind racing with thoughts of revenge and survival.
Each step away from the mansion felt like a step closer to a new beginning, albeit one filled with uncertainty.
Her phone buzzed in her pocket, and she pulled it out to see a message from her best friend, Sarah.
"Where are you? I heard what happened. I'm coming to get you," the message read.
Camilla managed a weak smile. Despite everything, she still had allies, true friends who hadn't abandoned her in her darkest hour. Sarah's car pulled up beside her, and Camilla climbed in, grateful for the familiar presence.
"Are you okay?" Sarah asked gently, concern etched on her face.
Camilla shook her head, her voice catching as she recounted the events of the evening. Sarah listened intently, her expression hardening with each word.
"We'll figure this out, Cam. You're not alone in this," Sarah said firmly, squeezing Camilla's hand in reassurance.
With Sarah by her side, Camilla felt a glimmer of hope. They drove through the night, planning their next move. Sarah insisted they find legal counsel immediately to challenge the documents.
But Camilla insisted that she wants to travel out of the country. She wanted to go far away where she could clear her head.
“If you want to leave the country that would be okay, I support you.” Sarah said and a smile escaped Camilla’s lips.
“I will be going to the airport tomorrow, I can't stay here longer.” Camilla told Sarah and she agreed to accompany her to the airport.
Camilla was going to come back for them and claim everything that belongs to her.
Her father, brother, ex-boyfriend and step-sister should be ready for her return.
Now, Camilla was back to Greenfield with a billionaire husband, ready for her family revenge.
Camilla was at home, she was having a great time and resting. After years of traveling out of the country she is now back to her main hometown.
She is not just back, but back to take revenge on her family that betrayed her.
She was in the sitting room having a cup of juice and peanuts while she concentrated on the channel she was watching.
The piercing ringing tone from her phone made her hurry for it.
When she saw it was her husband, a smile spread across her lips as she quickly picked up the phone.
“Hey love … get prepared we are going out for my mom's birthday today at her mansion.” Caesar her husband spoke from the other line.
“Okay Baby, I can't wait to meet her..” Camilla said her aura nervous and delighted.
“See you later in the evening baby..” Ceaser said and blew a kiss which she reciprocated and the call died off.
Camilla was not really happy in the so called marriage. She had married Ceaser, her ex boyfriend wealthy uncle just to get back on him and her family for what they did to her.
Caesar wedded her in the court, just a court wedding. She met him back then in California during a business meeting.
Since then she had made him fall for her and it worked for her. Before they had to come back to Greenfield her old hometown she made them have a court wedding and now they were officially husband and wife.
Her been Ceaser's wife was the best thing that have ever happened to her. Even though she did this not because of love or any attachments, she was sure with his wealth and the love he had for her, he would help her achieving all she wanted.
“I can't wait to see the shock on Eric Bennett face.” Camilla said and laughed out loud as she imagined the picture of her ex-fiance’s face.
She was sure he was going to attend the birthday ceremony as the woman in questions was his grandmother.
Camilla Garrison was now a sophisticated and endowed young lady. She had lived in California for three years now.
During her time there she had gain more popularity as an actress and was a top actress.
Though, when she went to California she changed her name as Phoenix Gilbert and that is what people knew her as.
The fact that she was going to Ceaser's mother’s mansion today was something she couldn't wait for.
Ceaser had married Camilla without even telling his mother or any family of his. He wanted to make bit a surprise. Unknowingly for him that Camilla was his nephews ex girlfriend.
He had fallen too much for her, and she told him everything she had been through. He had also promised to help her.
Ceaser her husband, felt so happy for being married to a woman like Camilla. She was everything he wanted In a young lady.
His mother has always been waiting for the day he would engage a woman and he was sure his mother will be very happy seeing Camilla at her birthday.
Him also couldn't contain his excitement, same as Camilla.
Caeser also knew Camilla as Phoenix Gilbert and nothing more.
Camilla had made arrangements of everything, the birthday gift of the old woman, her hair, the clothes she was going to wear to the party.
She checked her wrist watch every minute and wait to hear her husband’s horn as a sign of his arrival.
“Hello babe I can see you are really so happy.” Caesar said in a joking manner when Camilla came to welcome him back home.
Camilla has always wanted to meet his family and he could see the excitement in her.
Camilla knew Ceaser to be Eric's uncle, this is because he was famous and she had seen a picture of him on Eric's mobile.
He was a man that travelled to all country and each of those country he has houses there.
Ceaser knew nothing about Camilla and his nephew’s relationship and Camilla didn't bother telling him.
She was sure he would be scared of ruining his reputation for getting married to his nephew’s ex girlfriend.
The rich are always like that. Ceaser was also fond of his nephew Eric, he loved him and would do everything to make him happy.
What will happen when he found out that his lovely nephew was once in a relationship with his wife.
“Words can't express how happy I am sweetheart.” Camilla said and carried his brief case as they held hands together heading for their room upstairs.
“Mummy Will be happy to see you baby.” Ceaser said with a wide smile as his eyebrows thicken in joy.
“I know right …” Camilla said, she was not really ready to face his mother. But she had people in mind she was going for.
“My other family and my sweet nephew that has been anxiously waiting to see me with a woman would be happy I have one now.” Ceaser pouted as he removed his suit. They were already inside the room.
“Nephew? Camilla gasped, not knowing when she asked such a question.
“Yes love, he will be very happy to see you. I am sure you will like all of them.” Ceaser said as he was ready to take his bath.
“Can I know his name please?” Camilla asked, just be sure it was Eric.
“He is Eric Bennett.” Ceaser said and kissed her as be headed to the bathroom at the opposite side of his master bedroom.
Camilla couldn't help but smile to herself.
“He will be happy to see me?” She repeated what her husband just said and laughed out loud. It was indeed funny.
She was sure her step-sister is going to be there too. The person that chased her of her own house.
Annie made her brother and even her father to despise her. That wasn't enough, she caught her in bed with her boyfriend.
She was so prepared for them all. She was not the Camilla of yesterday. She had come to exact revenge and there was nothing that can stop her.
“Let see how the party goes, his he going to be delighted to see me? Or will he be pained?” Camilla thought and laugh
Tonight party will tell!
Camilla and Ceaser, her husband, were done preparing for the birthday tonight. The time was 5:00pm, and they were going for a two-hour journey.
The mansion butler was ready and stood just behind the car waiting for the husband and wife.
Camilla and Ceaser strode out of their big and mighty estate, their hands clung together as they walked.
Immediately they entered the Roy Royce car parked skillfully at the parking lots, and the butler ignited the engine. He was given the address they were heading to already.
“Honey, finally we will be going to see your families. I am so freaking happy.” Camilla said her eyes were lurking on the road as the car drove past them.
“It is going to be a memorable day.” Caesar pouted; the happiness in him knew no bounds that it could be sensed in his voice.
They had a lot of talk, and after one hour and thirty minutes of driving, they arrived at his mother's mansion. This was because of how experienced his butler was.
The mansion was very big and luxurious. It was indeed mighty that it could contain a lot of people.
The gateman of the mansion used a control remote to open the well-painted iron gate after he had verified it was Caesar.
Camilla was about to get down from the car, and just then her husband carefully grasped her arm. The car had not really come to rest, but she was already holding the car’s handle.
That was how eager and happy she was for a reason best known to her. The curiosity Camilla was showing was really what Ceaser couldn't understand.
"Hey, babe.. you have to stay in the car; remember, it is a surprise, right?” Caesar said and gave her a lovely wink.
“I can go in now, and they will be more surprised to see me, don't you think so?” She protested; she couldn't stay one minute longer in the car.
She felt like she was in a bondage already.
“You will have to come out only when you receive a text message from me. I promise it won't take time.” Caesar said he had a plan.
Camilla herself also had a plan. “Okay, that is fine. I will wait, but promise all this won't take long.” She said she was not really happy with what he suggested.
“I promise love.” He said and took her hands and kissed it. “I love you.” He said and pinched her nose. The smile on her face gave him the go ahead.
Just then he adjusted his suit and climbed down the car.
He wore a black Turkish suit with a trouse that matched it. His tie made him look younger than his age; he was tall and charming.
His wavy short hair gave him a god's look; one could easily classify him as a bastard billionaire.
Caesar walked into the building. The staff bowed their heads to him as he walked past them.
He was the eldest son of his mother, Mrs. Agnes, and all her staff knew him and respected him a lot.
It was a family dinner birthday, and no other people were invited except some of their family friends.
The building was booming with music, and the house was interiorly decorated. It was indeed a grand celebration.
“My son is here. You look so enticing.” Mrs. Agnes, Caesar's mother, gave him a right hug immediately he entered her room, where she was being dressed.
“Happy birthday, mom. I love you.” Caesar said as he squatted before his mother and kissed her hands.
"Thanks, son; I am sure you came here with a wife.” She said and gave him some looks, which he was used to.
The maid and some makeup artists in the room could help but smile at how the mother and son were conversing.
“I have a surprise for you, but the celebration had to start first.” Caesar said, and his mother's face lit in joy.
“Exactly! I hope it is something that I have prayed for.” Mrs. Agnes couldn't help but ask.
“It is not a fiance; it is something more important than that.” Caesar said, and immediately his mother's smiling face instantly turned pale.
“What do you mean, son? Nothing is more important to me than you having a fiance.” She said, giving him pleading eyes.
“Mom, you have to smile. It is your birthday. Get ready and come downstairs; we are all waiting for you.” Caesar said and kissed her forehead and headed out.
The birthday party had started. Mr. Agnes climbed down the stairs, and immediately there was a lot of “Happy birthday!” It was from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and some important family friends.
The happy birthday ranting followed with a happy birthday song from them all. There was happiness in the air.
Just as they were done singing a happy birthday song. Everyone of them presented their gifts to her, and after that, the family gathered on the dining table to cut the cake and have a great dinner.
As Camilla had expected, Eric, Annie, her dad, and her brother were present in the ceremony.
Eric and his uncle had exchanged pleasantries. And also, since Annie had signed Ceaser, she had begun to feel something for him.
They were all now at the dining table; the chef had served a lot of intoxicating and high-flavoring food. The air conditioner in the dining room made the aroma of the food salivating.
“We pray that as we eat this food as a family, we will continue to live in peace and celebrate a longer life, Amen.” Axia, the first daughter of Mr. Agnes, prayed, and they all eoched Amen.
“Let's eat now, everyone; it is a happy day!
“No! Before we begin eating, my first son has to tell me the surprise he has for me.” Mr. Agnes said, and everyone diverted their attention to the head table.
Eric, who already knew his uncle was about to introduce his fiance, shouted. “We are going to be meeting a new family! Uncle has a fiance.” He said, and everyone was shocked as they all gazed at Caesar, who was sitting close to his mom.
The smile on his face was charming, and they were all happy already as they searched among them.
Annie felt a pang of jealousy as she heard her fiance shout “WIFE.”
She was already thinking of the impossible.
Just then, Caesar texted Camilla, who had been waiting anxiously to be inside the mansion.
The door flung open.
With poise and grace, Camilla glided into the building, her bright smile illuminating her heart-shaped face.
Her long, curly brown hair bounces with each step, complementing her confident stride.
She wears a fitted red dress, accentuating her slender figure, and her high heels click elegantly on the floor.
Just then, Eric, Annie, Cora, and her father were left stunned.