Finley's face was grim, and he didn't even care about offending Hugo. His words were squeezed through clenched teeth. "Hugo, I don't mean to embarrass you, but I must get that ring back!" Finley looked at Arthur with sheer hostility, as if Arthur was physically holding his ring, ready to snatch it away! And Hugo seemed like an accomplice to Arthur! This notion visibly darkened Hugo's face. He wanted to retort, he wanted to scold Finley, but with everyone watching, and Finley's ring found in Arthur's pocket, he needed to give an explanation to the crowd. He moved his lips but found himself at a loss for words. Just then, Arthur spoke up. He raised the ring in his hand, casually asking, "Finley, are you sure I'm the one who stole this ring?" Finley had been scheming in his mind about how to pressure Hugo through the crowd to expel Arthur from Governance University. Startled by Arthur's question, Finley momentarily froze. Then he quickly regained his composure, returning to his usual suave demeanor. "Arthur, I don't know why you took my ring, but it's very important to me. Please give it back." Finley said this and took two steps forward, reaching for the ring in Arthur's hand. Just when everyone thought Arthur would simply return the ring, he suddenly stepped back. This move shocked everyone present. "What does he mean? Even now, he still won't give the ring back to Finley?" Although the crowd had just been silenced by Hugo's authority, they couldn't help themselves. "Does he really think he can do whatever he wants just because Mr. Hugo is protecting him?" "After getting caught red-handed stealing, he still wants to keep what he stole?" "How can he be so bold? Caught stealing and yet he holds onto the stolen goods!" "Mr. Hugo really got it wrong this time; Arthur is such a disgrace!" "I'm embarrassed just to be in the same year and school as him!"Arthur's action provoked the crowd’s fury, and Finley, listening to the rising chorus of disapproval, felt even more smug. He wished for Arthur to keep clinging to the ring, to make more blunders, to create more embarrassments. Indeed, the ring was precious and had indeed been brought back from Eldoria by his grandmother. Among the younger generation of the Tremo family, only he had this ring; no one else did! This fact affirmed his grandmother Amelia's high regard for him! The ring was not only valuable but also a symbol of status and a boost in competition for him. Originally, he hadn't planned to use this ring to bait Arthur, but Finley understood a crucial lesson well. No pain, no gain. As it turned out, his gamble was correct, and his plan was unfolding smoothly. Even Arthur's reactions were better than he had anticipated! Look at those people below, how agitated they are, he thought with a chuckle. Finley wasn't worried about not getting the ring back. Such a precious item, Arthur wouldn't dare to take it out. But before retrieving it, if he could use it to his advantage, that was best. Arthur's move puzzled even Mateo and Taylor beside him. Holding onto the ring now did him no favors. And Hugo, his eyes narrowed slightly. Arthur's action, right or wrong, if Finley took back the ring, it would indirectly confirm that Arthur stole it, that Arthur returned the stolen ring under public pressure! Finley, he’s quite the schemer! People had various thoughts, but it was only a momentary distraction. Arthur stepped back, his expression still calm, even a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Don’t rush to take it back." Then, looking steadily into Finley's eyes, Arthur continued, "Finley, your implication was clear that I'm the one who stole your ring, right?" Finley was momentarily stunned by Arthur's question. Even now, he's reaffirming his own crime? What is he trying to do? Finley had a bad feeling, but he quickly dismissed it. He had pulled the ring from his pocket in front of everyone, which was undeniable proof.