Chapter 9 : Awakening and Awakening - 1 Chapter 9 : Awakening and Awakening ( Olivia's POV ) I woke naturally , stretching my limbs across the soft sheets as sunlight streamed through the windows of Moonlight Manor . " Ah- " I yawned contentedly , relishing the unusual sensation of freedom . " The feeling of not having to go to work is just so comfortable . " After a leisurely shower , I dressed in comfortable clothes and headed downstairs . The familiar scent of freshly brewed herb tea and venison broth greeted me as I entered the dining room . Martha Jenkins had prepared breakfast for two , with place settings arranged neatly across from each other . I glanced at the empty seat opposite mine but said nothing as I took my place . Martha noticed my arrival and approached with a pot of steaming tea . " Miss Winters , is Mr. Grey not coming down for breakfast today ? " she asked , her voice tinged with confusion . I calmly accepted the cup she offered , inhaling the soothing aroma before taking a sip . " He didn't come back last night , so probably not . " Martha's eyes widened slightly before she quickly composed herself , realizing she was being nosy . With a small nod , she quietly retreated to the kitchen , leaving me to enjoy my breakfast in peace . The venison broth was rich and flavorful , prepared exactly as I liked it . For three years , Martha had learned my preferences , always ensuring my comfort despite her primary loyalty to the Grey family . I appreciated her kindness , one of the few genuine things I'd experienced in this house . As I finished my meal , my phone vibrated with an incoming message . Connor Rivers ' name flashed on the screen , bringing an unexpected warmth to my chest . " Livvy , do you want the engagement dress to be custom - made or just pick a current - season designer one ?" I hesitated , my finger hovering over the keyboard . Custom - made would be beautiful , but would there be enough time ? I realized I didn't even know when the ceremony would take place . " When is the engagement ceremony scheduled ? " I typed back . < Chapter 9 Awakening and A. +25 Puntos > Connor's response came quickly . " Not fixed yet . Whenever you finish things in Harbor City and return to Riverdale , we can set it . " I felt a small smile form on my lips . Unlike Ethan , Connor never pressured me or made decisions without my input . " Okay , I'll be done here in nine days ," I assured him . " Great ," he replied , and I could almost hear the gentle tone he always used with me . I considered the timeframe . Custom tailoring would be cutting it close , and I didn't want to rush the artisans . " I'll just pick from the current season's dresses , I'll go pick one ," I decided . " Okay , let me know when you decide , " Connor responded . Just as I was about to exit my messages , a notification caught my eye - a new message from Ethan Grey . My heart skipped a beat , not from longing but from wariness . I clicked on it and found a video waiting to be played . Taking a deep breath , I pressed play . The scene unfolded in a dimly lit private room , music thumping in the background . Ethan was clearly drunk , his normally perfect appearance disheveled as he leaned intimately into Cassandra's embrace . " Cassie , you finally came back … " he mumbled , his words slurred but distinct . " I knew you would … I waited five years for you … " The background was filled with noisy jeers and laughter . I recognized the voices - Ethan's friends , Sophie Parker , and others from their social circle . All familiar faces who had smiled at me while harboring contempt . Cassandra held him with practiced tenderness , a soft smile playing on her lips . " Ethan , you're drunk , " she said , her voice carrying just the right note of concern . He rubbed against her , his movements clumsy but determined . " No , I'm perfectly sober … You are Cassandra Evans , my one true love , I'm not wrong … See , I'm sober … " Someone in the background jeered loudly , " Ethan , if Cassandra is your true love , then what about Olivia ? " Ethan's response was slurred but crystal clear : " Who is Olivia Winters ? I … I only love Cassie … " Sophie's voice chimed in , teasing and triumphant . " Future Luna , Ethan is really only into you . Look , drunk as he is , you're all he can see . " 2/3 < Chapter 9 Awakening and A +25 Puntos Hearing this , my eyes turned cold . During my three years with Ethan , no one had ever called me " Future Luna . " It proved what I had always suspected : none of them ever truly accepted me as Ethan's potential partner . It was no surprise . In that upper - crust social circle , I was always just a tolerated outsider from a rival territory . The mockery in the video only grew harsher . Victoria Reed , Sophie's so - called good friend - the same woman who had previously accused my mother's silver pendant of being fake - sneered loudly . " Why is Olivia so shameless ? Cassandra is back already , yet she still clings on . Hasn't she any sense ? "