"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.

be too soon since Doretta had

raised his voice when he

it's break time." Patricia rolled her eyes at Ellar, frustrated but

suspect that Ellar was doing this

the words were already out, and they had to

noon approached, Ellar and Patricia were gearing up to head out when Doretta's

Patricia." Doretta then inquired, "Are you two heading out?" "For

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

Ellar was on

on your dates." "Fine."

mild betrayal, but Patricia had already turned to Doretta with a cheerful, "Let's head

engine, steering toward the eatery Ellar

really am

to get a good lay of the

okay," Ellar managed, though his face

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