A Love Trap

Ashley didn't want to interact with the wealthy ladies, so she decided to leave the party after she got the clothes from Johnny.

"What did she say? Will she come here?" asked the girls, who were standing next to Lena.

The girl who had talked to Ashley on the phone shook her head and said, "She said she doesn't have time and then got off the phone."

"Lena, do you really have an elder sister? I don't remember you told me that!" one girl questioned, staring directly at Lena.

Lena felt a little embarrassed and responded with a smile, "She was adopted by my parents when she was a child. Since she has always kept a low profile, it is natural that you've never seen or heard of her before."

"Oh wow! She was just adopted? But why do you still treat her so well?"

"Well, you know - we have spent more than a decade together. I've already thought of her as my own sister, flesh and blood."

"Then what should we do? Since she refused to come here, I'm sure that she's the one who has Lena's ring. I really think she stole it from you!" Teresa said, her eyes widening as she connected all the dots.

"But what if she's just really busy?" one girl said, her face doubtful of what Teresa just said.

"Hey, look, look. Is that your sister?" Another girl suddenly asked Lena, pointing at Ashley.

As they were all talking earlier, Lena had told them what Ashley looked like and what she was wearing that day. Also, since most of them had seen Lena and Ashley talk to each other a while ago, they could already recognize Ashley.

Lena turned around and saw Ashley in her long dress, sitting in the corner. "Yes, that's right. That is my sister," she said, her voice trailing off.

"You know what?" one girl said, malice obvious in her voice. "Since she's here, let's go up to her and ask her if she took your ring." Everyone in the group agreed.

agree with Teresa. If she hadn't stolen Lena's ring, she wouldn't have lied to us! She outright told us that she was busy, but look at her! She's just sitting there!" one girl expounded, her tone rising with every word

said, nodding her head. "She must have felt guilty! How could she do something like that to Lena, when all Lena has been to her

to make them think that Ashley had stolen her

her phone when Lena and other ladies walked up

at them with furrowed eyebrows. But in no time,

her cellphone. After a few moments, she calmly looked at them and asked,

until Ashley was surrounded by so

face, Lena seemed like she was preparing herself to say something unspeakable. It looked like she wanted to say something but didn't know where to begin.

if to comfort her. Then, she turned to Ashley, her eyes

her head, her face still looking like she had

At that moment, her right eye started twitching. 'I'm not

started, her voice harsh and already accusatory. She continued, "Did you see her engagement ring when you were with her just now? It has been missing since then," Teresa questioned, as she walked up

and

Just now, we saw that you talked with

come here to ask me for Lena's ring?" Ashley asked.

around answered, but the look on their faces showed that they were sure that Ashley had

we didn't say that you have taken the ring. We just want to ask you to help us search for it.

ring's very important to me. So, if you know where it

such a smart girl. She didn't say Ashley took her ring, but she

anything more. You consider her as your elder sister. But I think that she doesn't consider you as her

with you. Lena's sister, you'd better give it back to Lena. That's her engagement ring, so obviously,

want a ring, you can buy one. After all, your parents are very wealthy. Why do you