Chapter 590

In fact, the flowers were a well–thought–out gesture from Camille.

She had a hunch that victory was in the bag. With Arnold on the case, it was a sure bet.

After sending the flowers anonymously, Camille slipped away quietly, making a beeline for the parking lot.

Her long lashes fluttered gently, and her heart trembled just the same.

She mused over Arnold in the courtroom, dressed in a sharp, tailored black suit, exuding charisma and passion as he delivered his arguments with gusto. His handsome features, as striking as a movie star’s, seemed to carve the truth out of the criminals, revealing their sordid nature. Her cheeks flushed with a rosy warmth, and her heart raced uncontrollably.

“You could at least say ‘hello‘ before you leave, Ms. Camille,” a familiar voice called from behind, melodious and captivating.

Camille stopped dead in her tracks, took a deep breath, and slowly turned around.

Arnold stood there, still in his prosecutor’s attire, his posture as straight as an oak, taking long strides toward her. “Also, perhaps you’d like to tell me what those flowers you sent meant.”

Camille steadied herself and met his intense gaze. “Sunshine lilies, they symbolize victory.”

“I thought they meant that you have a thing for me,” Arnold said with a tilt of his head, leaning in slightly.

Camille’s heart skipped a beat, her eyes twinkling. “Prosecutor Arnold, you do have a sense of humor.”

“Do I?”

Arnold’s breath hitched, his gaze searching hers, “Or is it yet another misunderstanding you’ve led me into? First a kiss, now flowers, what next? I’m rather intrigued.”

“There won’t be a next time,” Camille said, a surge of restlessness rising within her, turning to leave.

Arnold swiftly pinned her against the wall, his muscular arms tensing, making his suit stretch tight. “Ms. Camille, what is this? Playing me? You think this is funny?”

His words were as blunt as a bachelor’s, unseasoned by the games of love and romance.

the matter, Prosecutor Arnold? Can’t take a little game?”

competitive spirit flared. “I haven’t even begun to play. How do you know I can’t take it? Ms. Camille, last time you said you wouldn’t mind playing a game of feelings with me. I am a man who thrives on the thrill of the

felt a bittersweet ache spread through her

she let him go now, she might lose her chance for

own glossy exterior hiding a numb core,

just anyone. He

didn’t want to

open, it would be rude not

her heart, her smile returning as she hooked her little finger with his. “Just a game, no feelings involved. Pinky

long lashes

of regret passing through her. But then, he took off the gold badge he’d worn for nearly a decade and placed it in her

you’re done playing this game, give it back to

in her palm shining like a

a hot shower. But the tension of the past days had left them both

into the car, Thaddeus‘

of anxiety tightened

he answered. “Jareth, what’s up?”

situation. I can’t calm her down, and I’m really worried she’s going to

without a moment’s delay. From a distance, they could see Lily standing anxiously at the front door,

Jareth?” Evadne and Thaddeus approached hand in hand, their faces etched

Evadne, thank goodness you’re

sent a pang

he can’t get through to her. I’m really worried for her health.”

ached even more at Lily’s words, and she hurried into the villa.

Please stop crying, don’t cry anymore!”

was curled up on the floor, her hands clenched tight, her whole body shaking uncontrollably as she sobbed breathlessly. Her usually

knelt before her, holding her tightly, his black shirt crumpled and stained with blood from where she had inadvertently scratched him in her distress. “Just stop crying,

Marilla’s lips quivered, her

struggled with the weight of his own resolve. “No, absolutely

mother is dying, wouldn’t you even let me see her before she passes? Isn’t that the least you could do?” She pushed against the man she loved with all her might, desperation fueling her strength. “Elspeth murdered Thad’s mother. She’s a heartless killer! Why would you want to see someone like that?” Jareth’s voice was thick with emotion, unusually stern, so much so that he startled even himself. “Tell me, did she

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