Chapter 10 : You Are the One I Care About - 1 Chapter 10 : You Are the One I Care About ( Olivia's POV ) I picked up my phone and dialed Connor Rivers ' number . The call connected almost immediately . " Livvy , do you like those three dresses ? " His voice was gentle , warming me from the inside . " Yes ," I replied , twirling a strand of honey - brown hair around my finger . " Which one do you think looks best ? " Connor chuckled softly , his tone indulgent . " Didn't I say , if you like them , just get all of them ? I already asked Henry to order all three . " I blinked in surprise . " So fast ? I just sent them to you a moment ago . " " I was afraid they'd sell out quickly . They're all limited editions , " he explained . " Thank you , Con . " The words felt inadequate for his thoughtfulness . " Livvy , you're my fiancée now . We're family . There's no need to be polite . " His words settled over me like a warm blanket . Family . It had been so long since I'd felt like I belonged anywhere . After hanging up , a gentle warmth lingered in my chest . The conversation with Connor was filled with understated tenderness and patience . Unlike Ethan , who barely remembered what I liked to eat , Connor seemed to notice everything about me . The contrast between the two men couldn't be more stark . " By the way , " his voice had continued before we ended the call , " I've arranged for a car to be delivered to you tomorrow . Henry will bring it over . " I felt a flush of embarrassment creep up my neck . Three years ago , I'd left Riverdale to avoid our arranged marriage . My father , Richard Winters , had cut off my finances in response , forcing me to build my life from scratch in Harbor City . The memory still stung . " No need , " I said softly , " taking a taxi is quite convenient . " There was a brief pause on the line . When Connor spoke again , his voice carried a trace of 171 < Chapter 10 : You Are the One I. disappointment . " Is it because you still don't want our engagement ? " I instinctively shook my head , only to realize he couldn't see me through the phone . +25 Puntos " No , Con . Since I've agreed to the engagement , I'm willing . It's just that I'll be back in Riverdale in a few days , so there's no need to buy a car now . " " But you have that court hearing in the neighboring city next week , " he countered gently . " You'll need transportation . " I froze , surprised . " How did you know about that ? " His laugh was warm , almost shy . " You posted about it on social media two months ago . You joked about a ' business trip ' and how you were craving venison stew afterward . " My heart skipped a beat . He had remembered such a small detail from a casual post I'd made weeks ago . Ethan had never bothered to keep track of my schedule , often making plans that conflicted with important hearings or meetings . The difference was like night and day . " You … remembered that ? " I asked , my voice barely above a whisper . " Of course , " Connor replied simply , as if it were the most natural thing in the world . " I pay attention to what matters to you , Livvy . " Something shifted inside me then - a subtle yet undeniable sense of being cherished . For the first time in years , I felt what it meant to be truly cared for . " Alright , " I conceded , giving him Ethan's Moonlight Manor address . " Thank you , Con . " " Henry will deliver it tomorrow morning ," he promised . " Drive safely , Livvy . " Shortly after ending the call , I heard the front door open . Ethan walked in with Cassandra clinging to his arm like a trophy . I was watching a legal program in the living room , my posture composed but indifferent . I spared only a sidelong glance at the pair , refusing to give them the satisfaction of a reaction . Without acknowledging me , Ethan casually announced , " I'm going to take a shower ," and headed upstairs , leaving Cassandra and me alone . Cassandra approached with a sweet smile plastered on her face . " Miss Winters , we meet again . " < Chapter 10 You Are the One I +25 Puntos > I ignored her , focusing on the television where a judge was delivering a verdict in a high - profile case . The legal arguments were far more interesting than whatever game she wanted to play . The smile on Cassandra's face quickly faded . She leaned closer , her voice dropping to a cold whisper . " You've seen that video , haven't you ? The one showing that Ethan's real love is me . " I remained unfazed , my tone flat . " Yes , I know ." My indifference clearly irritated her . She sneered , tossing her hair over her shoulder . " You're good at pretending to be calm . Let's see how long you can keep it up . " I finally turned to look at her , my amber eyes cool . " Not as good as you at pretending . " Cassandra's nostrils flared with anger . She clearly expected tears or a confrontation , not this calm dismissal . She snorted and sauntered upstairs after Ethan , deliberately calling out , " Ethan , I'll shower with you ! " Comentarios Ver anuncios ( 0/20 ) > Votar 246 373