After amoment's thought, Patricia started the car and followed the man.

At a corner, the man removed his hat, glanced around with a smug look, then climbed into a car parked by the roadside and drove off.

Patricia snapped photos of both the man and his car, sending them straight to Charlie with instructions to dig deeper.

Later, Patricia made her way to Ellar's office.

"What brings you here?" Ellar's surprise at seeing her was tinged with a note of happiness.

"Nicole asked me to keep an eye on things here," Patricia said, pausing before asking, "Everything alright on your end?" "Absolutely, everything's running smoothly," Ellar assured her.

Patricia's brows knit together slightly.

"No unusual incidents, or unexpected visitors?" Having just seen Doretta downstairs, she couldn't help but speculate, 'Doretta's visit...

was it to see Ellar? And that man she was dealing with seemed off.

to Doretta than meets the eye?’ Ellar, taken aback, responded, "As far

you notice something?" He pondered, 'Patricia

confusion, Patricia could only sigh, dismissing it with, "It's nothing." Realizing he was oblivious, Patricia decided not to

sharing her suspicions seemed

resolved to unravel the mystery herself, silently noting he

worry, I've got someone watching over

won't let anyone get the upper hand," Ellar tried

statement was an attempt to show he had grown, no longer in constant need

him somewhat like a child seeking approval

barely visible, Patricia responded, "Alright, I should head back now." As Patricia

"Something else?" Patricia turned back, her expression

hand, his suggestion coming out somewhat awkwardly,

not stay and eat together?" "No, thanks." Patricia barely started

called

swung open, revealing

are you here?" Ellar was

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