Chapter 10 : You Are the One I Care About - 2 She cast a provocative glance over her shoulder , but I didn't bother to meet it . Her childish attempts to hurt me were becoming more pathetic by the minute . Let them play their childish games . In just over a week , I would be gone . At dinner , the silent battle continued . Ethan and Cassandra sat together on one side of the table , while I dined alone on the other . Martha Jenkins , the loyal housekeeper , served a series of dishes - raw venison , rare lamb , bloody steak , raw liver - all red and bloody . The metallic smell filled the dining room . I frowned at the spread before me . " Martha , why are all the dishes like this today ? " Martha looked uncomfortable , her eyes darting between me and Ethan . Before she could answer , Ethan's cold voice cut in . " These are Cassandra's favorites . She likes her meat raw . " Cassandra smiled smugly , cutting into a piece of bloody steak with exaggerated pleasure . She made a show of savoring the first bite , her eyes locked on mine . I looked at the bloody feast , then at Cassandra's smug expression . My lips curled in a mocking smile . " Likes raw meat ? More like trying to remind me I've been ' replaced , right ? " I said , referring pointedly to his betrayal . Ethan's fork clattered against his plate . His face darkened with anger . " Olivia ! What nonsense are you spouting ? " I fixed my gaze on the conspicuous hickey on his neck , a glaring mark left by Cassandra . " You know perfectly well if it's nonsense . " My voice was calm but cutting . Furious , Ethan snapped , " Eat if you want . Cassandra's staying here these days ; we'll be eating raw often . If you can't stand it , cook for yourself . " Martha shifted uncomfortably behind us , clearly distressed by the tension . Cassandra's smile grew wider with each barbed exchange . It was clear he was using even the meals to humiliate me , siding completely with Cassandra to make me uncomfortable . < Chapter 10 You Are the One I …. +25 Puntos The tension between us had only worsened after our argument about the watch from Timber Wolf Timepieces - a gift I'd purchased for Connor that Ethan had somehow discovered . Yet I felt no urge to explain or apologize . I had done nothing wrong . With quiet dignity , I set down my utensils and stood up . " I've lost my appetite . " " Running away again ? " Cassandra taunted . " You're so predictable , Olivia . " I ignored her , turning to Martha . " I'll eat in my room tonight . Could you please bring me some of your vegetable soup later ? " Martha nodded quickly , relief evident in her eyes at having something helpful to do . " Of course , Miss Winters . Right away . " Ethan's jaw tightened . " Martha , focus on serving our guests first . " I smiled at the housekeeper . " No rush , Martha . I understand you're busy . " With that , I left the dining room , my head held high . I'd rather order takeout than endure this farce . Back in my room , I ordered a simple meal from a nearby restaurant . As I waited for the delivery , I gazed out the window at the darkening sky . Nine more days , I reminded myself . Just nine more days until I could leave this toxic environment behind . The next morning , I woke early and dressed in a simple blue blouse and tailored pants . I had just finished my breakfast when Martha informed me someone was at the door . Henry Morris , Connor's assistant , stood in the driveway beside a stunning glacier blue Bentley Continental GT . He was a tall , serious - looking man with efficient movements and a professional demeanor . " Miss Winters ," he greeted me with a respectful nod . " Mr. Rivers asked me to deliver this to you . " Comentarios