"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 just

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

rolled her eyes at Ellar,

to suspect that Ellar

the words were already out, and they had to go out for lunch to

approached, Ellar and Patricia were gearing up to head out when

you two heading out?"

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

for lunch?" Ellar was on the verge of a

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

I ar shot Patricia a look of mild betrayal, but Patricia had already turned to Doretta with a cheerful, "Let's

ignited the engine, steering toward the eatery Ellar

really am

good lay of the land ASAP," Doretta offered

okay," Ellar managed, though his face barely hid

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