"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.

might be too soon since Doretta

he said, "I've

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

suspect that Ellar

already out, and they had to

up to head out when Doretta's voice halted

"Are you two heading out?"

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

for lunch?" Ellar was on the verge of a

on your dates." "Fine." Just as Ellar was plotting a polite

I ar 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 and boarded the

steering toward the eatery Ellar had

really am

sure to get a good lay of the

his face barely

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