Charlie's expression stiffened momentarily but soon returned to normal.

Both understood each other's thoughts and thus didn't delve further into conversation.

"How have things been on your end lately?" Charlie asked Patricia.

"Pretty smooth, overall," Patricia responded.

"Did you call me over tonight because you found something?" "Yes," Charlie said, pointing toward a restaurant not far ahead.

"Our person is in there." Patricia frowned slightly, "Are you sure he arranged to meet Doretta?" "Yes, Doretta is definitely showing up tonight," Charlie said, his gaze fixed on the restaurant.

After a short wait, Doretta finally appeared.

"She actually showed up," Patricia remarked, her tone slightly icy.

"Doretta is starting at BayCorp tomorrow.

Everett must have assigned her a task, probably related to the company's project.

guys prepared to counter

smile playing on her lips as she

Patricia's smile, Charlie's

unusual for Patricia to smile

her reaction, Patricia coughed awkwardly and then returned to her usual self, saying, 'Til get closer for a better look."

Patricia murmured, swiftly moving to a hidden spot where she

disguise, Patricia looked entirely different, making it impossible for

was

back to her so she could hear Doretta and her

made it hard for Doretta

man on the other side lower his voice, asking, "Will they notice?" "Everyone at

got out through the window; no

Doretta's response, giving her a look that conveyed doubt about her ability to escape without

sheets?" Doretta shot back, implying that she had used sheets

the man appeared convinced and

to my request?" Doretta quickly asked, cutting to the chase and showing no interest in

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