A Love Trap

The look on Ashley's face, which was a mix of the number of emotions she was feeling in the moment, suddenly dissolved, and it was replaced by a serious look as she gazed intently at Teresa. She said softly but firmly, "Give me my stuff back."

Teresa raised her eyebrows slightly at Ashley and responded, "Your stuff? Why would I? And look! What's this? Oh, I know! It's Lena's ring! The ring she said she didn't take. But it's here. So what does that mean?"

She had a lot of evidence now. There was no way for Ashley to deny it, because no one would believe her.

All the girls looked contemptuously at her, and people around her kept their distance.

"Ah! That's my ring! You found it! Thank you so much Teresa!" Lena exclaimed, walking up to her and taking the ring from Teresa. Between the ecstasy of getting her ring back and the remorse she felt at losing it in the first place, her expression was like a wild roller coaster ride.

"Ashley, why did you take my ring? You know it's very important to me. Anyway, I am glad I have it back, or I don't know what I would have done," said Lena. She look at Ashley tearfully, looking like she would burst out in tears at any moment.

As Lena approached Ashley, Johnny walked up to stand in front of Ashley and spoke stiffly to Lena. "Miss, I think you might be mistaken. I have been with Miss Mu the whole time. How could she take your ring? Also, the ring on your hand is the one my boss gave to his wife. Why are you saying that's yours?"

Johnny obviously wasn't holding back, and it looked like he didn't care to do so. He looked straight into Lena's eyes and made up these lies. He had been warned by his boss to not let anyone stigmatize Ashley. Andrew would kill him if Ashley was hurt.

Johnny knew Lena was not as innocent as she looked. She was known for making trouble for Ashley. Johnny had already gleaned from the gossiping an idea of what was going on. He had a good memory for faces, and when he saw the waitress in the crowd, he was sure who she was.

Johnny's explanation brought panic to Ashley's insides. She couldn't help but think, 'What are you talking about Johnny? That's definitely not my ring!'

Ashley was about to intervene, but Johnny stopped her. He looked at Ashley and shook his head just enough for her to get the message.

a door opening made sure

They tried to remain calm

in the room. Everyone was wondering why they were here. Some of them assumed that they were here

starting to think that she might not be as innocent as she looked if she could let Clyde and Cora leave a room full of

one had noticed the change in her expression, but that was probably because of

Mr. and Mrs. Luo! Why are you here?" Lena walked up

"Lena, here you are! You need

she joined them and asked

her ears. For the second time that evening, Lena's face lit up and

that true?"

from Mr.

looked at Ashley as if it was the first time she was seeing her at the party and asked disdainfully, "What

coherent thought. When she couldn't come up with an explanation, she looked at Ashley for a few seconds and then looked

found the ring in her purse, but she said it was hers. That is so unbelievable!" Teresa piped up. The moment she saw that Lena was dumbstruck, she spoke up.

what

frowning and looking

that Lena is holding is the one we found in Ashley's purse. She

stay here with Peggy to look through this. A ring isn't worth much, but we can't allow a thief in our house. We have to be responsible for our