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.

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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.

Camille laughed, her eyes glistening. “What’s the matter, Prosecutor Arnold? Can’t take a little game?”

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 chase. If you don’t want to get serious, I can play this game as

bittersweet ache spread

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

family’s broken past and her own glossy

just anyone. He was Evadne’s

to hold him back,

in the open, it would be rude not to accept your challenge.”

someone as

she hooked her little finger

gaze softened, his long lashes casting

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

playing this game, give it

the badge in her

felt as refreshed as if they’d just enjoyed a hot shower. But the tension of the past days had left them both exhausted, and they

as they got into the car, Thaddeus‘ phone rang.

a glimpse of the caller ID–Jareth–and a knot of anxiety tightened in her chest. “Thaddeus, pick up, it must be

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he

my place right now? Marilla’s been crying nonstop over Elspeth’s situation. I can’t calm her down, and I’m really worried

they could see Lily standing anxiously at the front

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

Evadne, thank goodness you’re here. Marilla is in a

“illness” sent a pang through both

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

more at Lily’s words,

Please stop crying, don’t cry anymore!”

Marilla was curled up on the floor, her hands clenched tight, her whole body shaking uncontrollably as

and stained with blood from where she had inadvertently scratched him in her distress. “Just stop

Marilla’s lips

blazed with a fiery intensity as he struggled with the weight of his own resolve. “No, absolutely not,” he declared firmly.

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

was

Jareth’s retort came too

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