Chapter 28 : Trust and Temptations - 2 Upon learning this , Connor did not visit Vanessa again . Instead , the Rivers Pack arranged top - tier nurses and servants to care for her in the hospital , but Connor stayed by my side daily . He accompanied me to try on engagement dresses , select platinum jewelry , and plan our engagement ceremony . No matter how Vanessa cried or made trouble , Connor never returned to see her . I had once thought Vanessa's scheme would sabotage my engagement , but ironically , her plotting backfired spectacularly . Not only did it fail to estrange Connor , it actually accelerated his confession and deepened his commitment . Though I could not yet say I loved Connor - my heart still wounded by Ethan Grey - l was undeniably moved by his unconditional trust and affection . The engagement date was set for the fifteenth of next month , with over a month to prepare . One day , Connor accompanied me to a luxury boutique's VIP room . Models in the latest couture walked before us as we sat side by side on a plush sofa . Connor leaned close and whispered by my ear , his breath warm against my skin . " That pale blue dress looks nice . " I nodded , trying to ignore the flutter in my stomach at his proximity . " I like that one too , and also the cream - colored jacket . " Just then , my phone chimed with new messages . Respecting my privacy , Connor turned away politely . I opened my inbox to find several photos : Cassandra Evans and Ethan Grey in what seemed to be a mountain retreat popular among wealthy visitors , smiling intimately . Then came a message from Cassandra : " He refused to accompany you , but I came on your behalf . The mountain retreat is beautiful - too bad you won't get to see it ." I rolled my eyes . " I'm not dead , " I thought , " why wouldn't I see it ? " During my three years with Ethan , I had longed for such a trip , but work and his refusals had made it impossible . Now , if I wished to travel , all it took was a word to 1/3 Chapter 28 Trust and Te …. Connor . +8 Points > I nearly blocked Cassandra , but then changed my mind . Watching Cassandra's petty provocations was almost amusing - like keeping a digital pet . Smirking , I put my phone away . ( Ethan's POV ) Cassandra nestled against my chest in our mountain cabin , her fingers tapping away at her phone . I watched as she carefully edited photos of us before sending them . " What are you doing ? " I asked , though I already knew the answer . " Just sharing our wonderful trip with friends , " she replied with a sweet smile that didn't reach her eyes . I didn't stop her . Secretly , I was eager for Olivia's reaction - anger , jealousy , a call or message , perhaps a plea for reconciliation . It had been days since I last heard from her . So I watched silently as Cassandra sent the message , hoping it would provoke Olivia into reaching out . But after the message was sent , hours passed , then an entire day , with no reply from Olivia at all . " Did she block me ? " Cassandra muttered in confusion , checking her phone repeatedly . " But if she did , the message wouldn't have gone through ." I tried to console myself . " Maybe she just didn't see it ." Yes , that had to be it - if she saw it , she couldn't possibly be so indifferent . The Olivia I knew would care . She would react . Wouldn't she ? As another day dragged on without a word , I grew restless . The mountain retreat that had seemed so peaceful now felt suffocating . Cassandra had gone for a spa treatment , leaving me alone with my thoughts . I paced the cabin , checking my phone every few minutes . Nothing . 2/3 Chapter 28 Trust and Te . Finally , I couldn't stand it anymore . I took out my phone , face clouded with dark suspicion , and called Parker Davis . " Sir ? " His voice was professional , detached . " Find out Olivia Winters ' address back in Riverdale , " I ordered coldly . 3 Comments Watch Ads ( 0/20 ) > 259 M Vote +8 Points