“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.

her usual calm expression, standing before the group. She retrieved the ring from her bag and met everyone’s eyes

Everyone was surprised.

did not take

were the one who walked with me to the restroom. Are you claiming none of this

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took these things on purpose. If you like the bag, you can keep it. But could you please return the ring? It’s my engagement ring with Toph, and

quivered, and tears welled

little flustered. Meanwhile, the guests started to look suspiciously at Lena, whispering amongst

and Cordelia gradually looked grimmer. Zuko and Lina exchanged glances, their

refrain from making baseless accusations!” Chris stepped

take your ring.” A clear voice

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

ring, and she didn’t steal your bag either.

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