"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

Everyone was surprised.

I did not

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

Renee, her eyes harboring a

you took these things on purpose. If you like the bag, you can keep it. But could you please return

voice quivered, and tears

patted her shoulder, a little flustered. Meanwhile, the guests started to look suspiciously at Lena, whispering

looked grimmer. Zuko and Lina exchanged glances, their

please refrain from making baseless

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

assure you that Lena didn't take your ring, and she didn't steal your bag either. The bag she's holding

frowned. "What

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