“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.

for suspicion,” Lena stated with her usual calm expression, standing before the group. She retrieved the ring from her bag

Everyone was surprised.

did not

belongs to me, as does the ring. You were the one who walked with me to the restroom. Are you claiming none

glanced at Renee, her eyes harboring a brewing storm.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join

understand there might have been some confusion between us, but… I’ve always hoped to mend our relationship. I don’t think you took these

and tears welled

the guests started to look

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

making baseless accusations!”

take your ring.” A clear voice suddenly came

them. Arya gave a

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

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