"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.

it might be too soon since

when he said, "I've made a reservation

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

to suspect that Ellar was doing this

already out, and they had to go out for lunch

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

inquired, "Are you two

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

lunch?" Ellar was on the verge of a flat-out

the hang of the place soon, then I won't intrude on your dates." "Fine." Just as Ellar was plotting a polite refusal,

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

chauffeur ignited the engine, steering toward the eatery Ellar had

really am

sure to get a good lay of the

though his face barely hid his

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