"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

voice when he said,

eyes at Ellar, frustrated but

to suspect that Ellar was doing this on

had to go out for lunch to avoid

and Patricia were gearing up to head out when Doretta's

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

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

join you for lunch?" Ellar was on

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

look of mild betrayal, but Patricia had already turned to Doretta with

the engine, steering toward the eatery Ellar had

am sorry,

a good lay of the land ASAP," Doretta offered her

managed, though his face

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