"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.

Patricia frowned, concerned that it might be too soon since Doretta had

raised his voice when he

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

suspect that Ellar was doing this on

had to go out

up to

two heading out?" "For

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

I join you for lunch?" Ellar was on the verge of a

then I won't intrude on your dates."

I ar shot Patricia a look of mild betrayal, but Patricia had already turned to Doretta

the engine, steering toward the eatery Ellar

am

make sure to get a good lay of the land ASAP," Doretta offered her

okay," Ellar managed, though his

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