"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 here, in

Everyone was surprised.

did not take

the ring. You were the one who walked with me

at Renee, her

think you took these things on purpose.

tears welled in her

flustered. Meanwhile, the guests started to look suspiciously at Lena, whispering amongst

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

making baseless accusations!" Chris stepped forward.

take your ring." A clear voice suddenly came

her way through the crowd to reach them. Arya gave a polite nod to Cordelia and Zephyr, then shifted her gaze

your ring, and she didn't steal your bag

"What

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