Deep down, Er knew that they couldn''t keep their situation a secret much longer, but selfishly, he


    thought, ''if we can sustain it for one more day, then why not?''


    He was aware that this was all a dream for him, and there woulde a time to wake up, so he wished


    to dream a little longer.


    Patricia looked at Er, her lips slightly bitten in hesitation, unsure of what to do.


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    Then came a knock at the door, and both of them turned to look.


    "Er, Patricia." Doretta stood at the doorway, hesitating as if wanting toe in but appearing


    somewhat awkward.


    "What is it?" Er internally clenched his teeth but maintained a neutral tone.


    "It''s about some work..." Doretta nced toward Patricia, seeming a bit troubled.


    Understanding the cue, Patricia looked at Er. "I''ll step out then." "Then what we were discussing is


    settled," Er quickly added.


    Patricia gave Er a look, but couldn''t refuse in front of Doretta, so she left.


    Er''s lips curled slightly; he took that as Patricia agreeing.


    "Er, what were you guys talking about?" Doretta asked with apparent curiosity.


    Observing Doretta''s seemingly innocent expression, as if she was just asking casually, Er''s eyes


    narrowed slightly. He knew this innocence was just a fagade; the real Doretta wasn''t like this.


    "My mom invited Patricia over for dinner tonight," Er responded as if it was just a casual remark.


    "Oh, is that so?" Doretta then shifted the conversation. "I came to find Er because the client I''ve been


    leading on that project was very satisfied and expressed interest in signing the contract. They want to


    invite US to dinner tonight, so Er..." "I won''t go. You represent thepany," Er shrugged. "As you


    can see, I already have ns." "But the client specifically requested to meet you," Doretta pressed,


    somewhat troubled.


    Er smiled. "I believe you are fully capable on your own."


    Doretta bit her lip, seeming to ponder for a moment before reluctantly agreeing, "Alright then." "Okay."


    After Ell ar responded, he returned to his desk and sat down, ready to work.


    Seeing this, Doretta said goodbye and left.


    Er sneered quietly. He knew Doretta hade to probe for information and was also aware that


    Doretta''s excuse for noting home tonight was probably to meet with someone named Hexton,


    likely to report back on his situation.


    ''In that case, why not...'' An idea shed through Er''s mind, and he pressed the inte to make a


    call.


    Following that, the entire secretarial department became busy, with documents being brought in and


    out. The atmosphere in thepany grew more tense...


    The end of the workday approached at Riddle Corporation.


    "Nicole, who would have thought Er could be so resourceful? It''s a waste he''s not an actor," Lulu


    chuckled, shaking her head. "But it must have been hard on his secretaries, being so busy." "It''s all


    fake documents, so it shouldn''t be too busy," Nicole shrugged, indicating that the hustle was only for


    show.


    "It''s tough on those secretaries to y along with Er''s act," Lulu remarked.


    After organizing the files on her desk, Nicole stood up. "Doretta must have made a move, prompting


    Er to act this way."


    "I heard Doretta isn''ting home tonight, probably off to report to her master," Lulu said with a look of


    disdain.


    "Oh," Nicole nodded, a glint of understanding in her eyes.


    As it was about time, the two of them continued talking while leaving the office.


    "Is Jared picking you upter?" Lulu casually asked.