Chapter 40

Diana and Alex walked back into the office, laughing and chatting, until they were confronted with chaos.

"What's going on?" Diana asked, eyes wide with surprise.

A colleague rushed past them.

"Elisa's ring is missing. She's frantic."

Alex's brow furrowed.

"Ring? What ring?"

Before they could ask more questions, Elisa's wails pierced the air.

"My ring! My precious ring!"

She rushed toward them, tears streaming down her face.

"Oh, Diana! Alex! It's gone! Mark's gift to me!

"I have to call him. He'll be devastated!"

Elisa's phone was already in her hand, dialing.

Diana's concern softened.

"Elisa, I'm so sorry. We'll help find it."

Elisa's gaze locked onto Alex.

"You! You were here around lunchtime!

"Did you see anything?"

Alex's eyes narrowed.

"Of course, I didn't take your ring."

Elisa's voice rose.

"I'm not accusing you... yet."

The tension was palpable.

Diana intervened.

"Let's stay calm. We'll figure this out."

Elisa's phone connected.

"Mark! My ring's gone!"

Her voice cracked.

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