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

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

ache spread through her

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

her own family’s broken past and her own glossy exterior hiding a numb core, did she

He was Evadne’s own brother.

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

Arnold, with everything out in the open, it would be rude not to accept

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

long lashes casting shadows.

parted slightly, a flicker of regret passing through her. But then, he took off the gold badge

playing this game, give it

her palm shining like a morning star.

battle, felt as refreshed as if they’d just enjoyed a hot shower. But the tension of the

as they got into the

ID–Jareth–and a knot of anxiety tightened

furrowed as he

Marilla’s been crying nonstop over Elspeth’s situation. I can’t calm her down, and I’m really worried she’s going to make herself sick. Please, can you come? She’s closest with Evadne, maybe she can soothe her, okay?”

couple rushed to Jareth’s house without a moment’s delay. From a distance, they could see Lily standing anxiously at the front door, waiting for them.-

where’s Jareth?” Evadne and Thaddeus approached hand in

usually the picture of composure, was visibly distressed. “Mr. Thaddeus, Ms. Evadne, thank goodness you’re here. Marilla is in a bad way,

“illness” sent a pang through both

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

even more at Lily’s words, and she

Marilla! Please stop crying,

a corner of the living room, Marilla was curled up on the floor, her hands clenched tight, her whole body shaking uncontrollably as she sobbed breathlessly. Her usually radiant face was now ashen, and her

where she had inadvertently scratched him in her distress. “Just

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

with the weight of his own resolve.

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

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