"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.

Lena stated with her usual calm expression, standing before the 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

to me, as does the ring. You were the one who walked with me to the restroom.

her eyes harboring a

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

and tears welled in

flustered. Meanwhile, the guests started to look suspiciously

Zuko and Lina exchanged glances, their expressions

making baseless accusations!" Chris stepped

wouldn't take your ring." A clear voice suddenly came from the

way through the crowd to reach them. Arya gave a polite nod to Cordelia and

she didn't steal your bag either. The bag she's holding doesn't belong to

"What are

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