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.

prepared to counter it?" Charlie

on her lips as she

Charlie's eyes narrowed

unusual for Patricia to smile during

different today?’ Realizing Charlie had noticed her reaction, Patricia coughed awkwardly and then returned to her usual self, saying, 'Til

Patricia murmured, swiftly moving to a

disguise, Patricia looked entirely different, making it impossible

everything was set, Patricia

seat near Doretta, positioning herself with her back to her so she could hear

made it hard for

voice, asking,

window; no one will

response, giving her a look that conveyed doubt about her ability to escape without injury,

she had used sheets to help her descend and

to Doretta's explanation, the man appeared convinced

you weren't discovered, that's good." "Has your boss agreed to my request?" Doretta quickly asked, cutting to

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