"You're right," Ellar said, shaking his head.

He felt his heart grow cold as he thought about Doretta's actions.

Emma had trusted Doretta so much and had treated her so kindly, only for Doretta to betray them like this.

Ell ar might not be too upset, but Emma would surely be heartbroken when everything became known.

"Hey," Patricia said, noticing Ellar staring off into space, fixated on Doretta.

She gently nudged him, frowning.

"Remember, create more opportunities for her to act," Patricia suggested, implying that he shouldn't guard the office too closely and arouse Doretta's suspicions.

"Got it.

I've planned to give her a chance at lunch," Ellar replied with a smile.

frowned, concerned that it might be too soon since Doretta had

his voice when he said, "I've made a reservation for

her eyes at Ellar, frustrated but unable to show it, and silently

was beginning to suspect that Ellar

they had to go out for lunch to avoid

and Patricia were gearing up to head out when

Doretta then inquired, "Are you two heading out?"

appeared somewhat anxious, then timidly asked, "Ellar, I'm still getting my bearings

was

the place soon, then I won't intrude on your dates." "Fine." Just as Ellar

a look of mild betrayal, but Patricia had already turned to Doretta with a cheerful, "Let's head out." The trio exited the office and boarded

chauffeur ignited the engine, steering toward the

really am sorry,

make sure to get a good lay of the land

managed, though his

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