"Renee, calm down." Cordelia's voice was gentle. "With so many guests at home today, it's not appropriate to involve the police. Don't you worry. I'll definitely find the ring."

"You're not pursuing this anymore?"

"Why?" Cordelia looked at her cryptically. "Don't you believe that I can help you find it?"

"It's not that..." Renee paused. "I have a suspect."

This sentence played right into Cordelia's hands. She pretended not to understand, furrowing her eyebrow and softly asking, "You have a suspect? Who is it?"

"Aunt Cordelia, the person who last accompanied me to the restroom was Lena."

"Oh?"

Before Cordelia could utter a word, Chris approached while holding Lena's hand.

Lena held the same handbag as Renee's.

group. She retrieved the ring from her bag and met everyone's eyes with unwavering confidence. "It's right

Everyone was surprised.

I did not

you?" Renee sneered. "That bag in your hand belongs to me, as does the ring. You were the one who walked with me to the

at Renee, her eyes harboring a brewing

spoke slowly. "Lena, I understand there might have been some confusion between us, but... I've always hoped to mend our relationship. I don't think you took these things on purpose. If you like the bag, you

quivered, and tears welled in her

little flustered. Meanwhile, the guests started to look

grimmer. Zuko and Lina exchanged glances, their

from making baseless accusations!" Chris stepped

wouldn't take your ring." A clear voice

was a bit surprised. She noticed Arya quickly making her way through the crowd to reach them. Arya gave a polite nod to Cordelia and Zephyr, then shifted her gaze

take your ring, and she didn't steal

frowned. "What are you

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