< Chapter 265 : His Secret Plots Chapter 265 : His Secret Plots Chapter 265 : His Secret Plots ( Connor's POV ) +25 Points When Olivia and I returned to the Winters family estate , my mother Katherine was already waiting for us in the living room . The moment she saw Olivia , her smile was unstoppable . She warmly took Olivia's hand , overjoyed . " Olivia , from now on , you should change how you address me and call me Mom . " Olivia smiled sweetly and obediently called out , " Mom . " Katherine beamed , her happiness overflowing . The sight of my mother's joy made my chest . swell with satisfaction . The two families were thrilled about the upcoming mating ceremony . Katherine had already consulted a pack elder and found an auspicious day - the day after tomorrow - for us to complete our official mating bond registration . Olivia looked to me , our eyes met in a silent , smiling agreement , and she consented . My wolf practically purred with contentment at her acceptance . Next , they discussed the mating ceremony . Olivia chose Moonlit Lake , a villa by the water that held precious memories of her late mother , Sarah Winters . She wished for her mother's spirit to witness her happiness . Richard's eyes flickered with emotion at the mention of the name , but he and everyone else agreed it was a perfect location . The three women - Katherine , Natalie , and Olivia - dived into an animated discussion about all the mating ceremony details , leaving the men unable to get a word in . Richard glanced at me and said , " Connor , come with me . " I followed him to the tea room . Richard sat down , skillfully preparing the tea with his prized blue and white porcelain set . He didn't put on the airs of an elder , simply gesturing for me to sit . He poured a cup for his future son - in - law . " Try it ," he said , his voice calm . I took a sip . Richard's gaze was serene as he began , " I still remember four years ago , in this 1/3 < Chapter 265 : His Secret Plots very tea room , when you came to me to propose a mating alliance . " +25 Points My mind drifted back . Four years ago , as soon as Olivia had graduated , I had been desperate to make her my mate . I had come to this very room and spent an entire afternoon convincing Richard to give me his daughter's hand . Richard had agreed , but to my shock , Olivia had resisted so fiercely that she broke ties with her family and fled to Harbor City alone . I almost chased after her that day but stopped myself , deciding to give her space , hoping she would return to me willingly . In Harbor City , she faced hardship . Richard had frozen all her cards , leaving her to find a place to live and a low - paying job as a legal intern in a strange city . I had been tormented by her struggle , secretly sending money to her friends , Rebecca and Lily , to help her . But Olivia's pride was strong ; she refused large sums , accepting only what she could realistically pay back , determined not to be " kept " by her friends . I had traveled to Harbor City many times , just to watch her from a distance , afraid that my presence would frighten her or , worse , earn her disgust . Then , she started dating Ethan Grey . The night I found out , I was consumed by a jealousy so intense I wanted to strangle the man . How could Ethan Grey , a worthless playboy with a string of ex - girlfriends , be worthy of my Olivia ? I had him investigated and discovered the disgusting truth : Ethan had a beloved ' white moonlight , ' Cassandra Evans , and Olivia was merely a substitute because of their passing resemblance . The rage this ignited in me was immense . I decided to act . Using my power and influence as the " Alpha heir of Riverdale , " I subtly manipulated events . I arranged for beautiful , tempting women to be thrown at the philandering Ethan , ensuring he was too preoccupied to bother Olivia . I then had photos of Ethan's infidelity sent to Olivia , but she chose to turn a blind eye , though she began to refuse his kisses . Frustrated , I escalated my efforts . I orchestrated a series of problems for the Grey pack's business holdings , leading to a break in their capital chain . Even Cassandra's return to the country was , to some extent , a part of my grand , ruthless design to reclaim the woman I loved .