"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.

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

Everyone was surprised.

I did not take

"That bag in your hand belongs to me, as does the ring. You were the one who walked with me to the restroom. Are

glanced at Renee, her eyes harboring

"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 can keep it. But could you please return the ring? It's

quivered, and tears welled

shoulder, a little flustered. Meanwhile, the guests

and Cordelia gradually looked grimmer. Zuko and Lina exchanged glances, their expressions

making baseless accusations!" Chris stepped

take your ring." A clear

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

and she didn't steal

"What

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