“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.

the group. She retrieved the ring

Everyone was surprised.

I did

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

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

some confusion between us, but… I’ve always hoped to mend our relationship. I don’t think you took these things on purpose. If you

quivered, and tears welled in

a little flustered. Meanwhile, the guests started to look suspiciously at

gradually looked grimmer. Zuko and

please refrain from making baseless accusations!” Chris stepped forward.

wouldn’t take your ring.” A clear voice

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

assure you that Lena didn’t take your ring, and she didn’t steal your bag either. The bag she’s holding doesn’t belong to

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