"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.

with her usual calm expression, standing before the group. She retrieved the ring

Everyone was surprised.

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

Renee, her eyes

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 my

quivered, and tears welled

flustered. Meanwhile, the guests

looked grimmer. Zuko

please refrain from making baseless

A clear

noticed Arya quickly making her way through the crowd to reach them. Arya gave a polite nod to Cordelia and

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

frowned. "What are you

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