“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.

standing before the group. She retrieved the ring from her bag and met

Everyone was surprised.

did not take

as does the ring. You were the one who walked with me to

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

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

and tears welled

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

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

from making baseless accusations!” Chris stepped

A clear voice suddenly came

way through the crowd to reach them. Arya gave a polite nod to

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

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