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.

glistening. “What’s the matter, Prosecutor

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

felt a bittersweet ache spread through her

a good man, and that if she let him go now, she

past and her own glossy exterior hiding a numb core, did

just anyone. He was

fit for love, didn’t want to hold him back, yet

in the open, it would be rude not

away the shadows in her heart, her smile returning as she hooked

long lashes

flicker of regret passing through her. But then, he took off the gold badge he’d worn for nearly a

done playing this game, give

badge in her palm shining like a morning star.

hot shower. But the tension of the past days

into the car, Thaddeus‘

the caller ID–Jareth–and a knot of anxiety tightened in her chest.

he

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

distance, they could see Lily standing anxiously at the front door, waiting for them.-

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

thank goodness you’re here. Marilla is in a bad way, it seems like an illness

pang through both

used to listen to Jareth above anyone else, but now even he can’t

more at Lily’s words,

crying, don’t cry anymore!”

her whole body shaking uncontrollably as she sobbed breathlessly. Her usually radiant face was now ashen, and her doe–like

shirt crumpled and stained with blood from where she

to see Mom.” Marilla’s lips quivered, her cries almost deafening.

blazed with a fiery intensity as he struggled with the weight of his own resolve. “No,

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

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