Actually, Roza had prepared the flowers ahead of time.


    She knew that this battle would be in the bag. With Axel involved, victory was assured.


    After anonymously sending the flowers, Roza hurriedly and quietly walked toward the parking lot alone. Her longshes fluttered gently, and her heart trembled softly.


    She recalled Axel''s performance in the courtroom. He looked so sharp in a sleek ck prosecutor''s robe and exuded a confident and passionate energy as he passionately debated and presented the arguments.


    He looked so handsome as he effortlessly exposed the true nature of the viins. Just picturing it made her blush, and her heart raced wildly.


    "Since you''re here, shouldn''t you at least say hello before leaving, Ms. Walker?"


    A familiar voice came from behind, clear and close to her ear.


    Roza suddenly halted her steps. She took a deep breath and slowly turned around.


    Axel stood tall, still dressed in his prosecutor''s robe. His long legs were striding effortlessly as he walked up to her. "Also, shouldn''t you exin the meaning behind the flowers you sent me?" Roza tried her best topose herself, and she met his cheerful gaze with confidence.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    "Sunflowers and lilies represent victory."


    Axel tilted his head and leaned slightly toward her. He said with a smile, "Oh, I thought the flowers meant that you liked me."


    Roza''s heart raced as she squinted. "Prosecutor Thompson, you''ve got quite the sense of humor."


    "Humor?" Axel paused, his eyes searching hers. "Are you teasing me again? First a kiss, now flowers... I wonder what''s next. I''m actually looking forward to it."


    "Then you can keep looking, as there won''t be a next time anyway."


    Roza felt an inexplicable surge of annoyance, turning to leave.


    Axel suddenly pinned her against the wall, the muscles of his arms tensing beneath the fabric of his suit, making it slightly taut. "Ms. Walken what are you trying to do?


    I


    Tease me? Do you find it amusing to


    y with me like this?"


    He was a bachelor by nature, never really involved in such situations. His words came out harsher than he intended, almost hurtful.


    Rozaughed with reddened eyes. "What''s wrong, Prosecutor Thompson? Can''t handle a little game?"


    Axel''spetitive side kicked in all


    of a sudden, a smirk forming on his


    lips. "We''re not done ying yet. How can you be sure I can''t handle it? Ms. Walker, you mentioned


    ye


    before that you didn''t mind. didn''t mind


    games with me. I''m the type who enjoys seeking thrills. If you don''t want to get serious, then can apany you in this little game."


    Roza felt her heart pound with sudden despair as a bitter sensation filled her chest.


    She knew Axel was a good man, but if she missed this opportunity, there might not be another one.


    But with her broken family and her own inner struggles beneath herposed facade, was she really good enough for him?


    Axel was not just a random person. He was Be''s beloved brother.


    She didn''t feel worthy of love, and she didn''t want to be a burden, but deep down...


    "Prosecutor Thompson, since we''vee this far in our conversation, it would be rude if I didn''t ept your challenge."


    Roza cleared the dark thoughts in her mind and her smile instantly brightened. She looped her pinky in front of him. "We''ll just have fun with no emotionalmitment. Let''s make a pinky promise on it


    Axel lowered his gaze.


    He hesitated, feeling a twinge of bitterness. But in that moment, he reached for his chest, took off the gold badge he had worn for almost ten years, and ced it gently in her hand.