Chapter 4 : The Alpha's Promise Chapter 4 : The Alpha's Promise ( Olivia's POV ) My phone buzzed with a new message . I glanced down to see Connor's name on the screen . " Livvy , the moonstone engagement ring I custom - designed for you has already arrived at the Lunar Jewelers in Harbor City . You can go take a look when you have time . " I stared at the message for a moment , my fingers hovering over the keyboard before I typed a simple reply : " Okay . " It was surprising . I had only agreed to the arranged engagement a few days ago , which meant Connor must have ordered the ring long before I'd even said yes . His decisiveness and consideration were unexpected , though I remembered he had always been that way , even when we were children . The next morning , I found myself standing outside Lunar Jewelers , one of Harbor City's most prestigious jewelry stores . As I pushed open the glass door , a bell chimed softly above me . " Welcome to Lunar Jewelers , " a polished saleswoman greeted me with a warm smile . " How may I assist you today ? " " I'm Olivia Winters . I believe there's a ring waiting for me . " Her eyes widened with recognition . " Miss Winters ! Of course , we've been expecting you . Please , follow me . " She led me to a private viewing room , its walls lined with mirrors and soft lighting that made everything sparkle . Within moments , she returned with a small velvet box . " Alpha Rivers was very specific about every detail , " she explained , carefully opening the box . " He wanted nothing but perfection for you . " The moment she revealed the ring , I couldn't help but gasp . A five - carat rare blue moonstone sat proudly in the center , surrounded by delicate diamond accents that caught the light in a mesmerizing dance . It was magnificent - far more beautiful than anything I had expected . " Would you like to try it on ? " the saleswoman asked . I nodded , extending my hand . She Añadir a la Biblioteca had been made specifically for me - which , of course , it had . .inger , and it fit perfectly , as if it 1/5 < Chapter 4 The Alpha's Promi " Look at the inside ," she suggested . 25 Puntos > I removed the ring and tilted it to see an engraving inside the band : " CROL . " Connor Rivers and Olivia Winters . Our initials intertwined forever . " It looks beautiful on you ," the saleswoman said sincerely , her eyes admiring how the blue . stone complemented my skin tone . " Alpha Rivers has exceptional taste . " I slipped the ring back on , watching how it caught the light . It was truly stunning . " Olivia , what are you doing here ? " The cold male voice from behind me sent a chill down my spine . I turned around slowly , a slight frown forming on my face . Ethan Grey stood at the entrance of the private room , his hand dropping Cassandra's the moment our eyes met . Cassandra's eyes flashed with cold calculation before she quickly rearranged her features into a sweet smile . I wasn't surprised to see them together . Not anymore . " Trying on a ring , " I replied lightly , a sweet smile playing on my lips . Ethan strode over , his face darkening when he noticed the dazzling blue moonstone on my finger . I purposefully waved my hand gently , making the stone catch the light . " What do you think ? Does it look good ? " I asked , my voice innocent . His eyes ignited with barely contained anger . " No , it doesn't . " The significance of the ring wasn't lost on him . Engagement . Marriage . Commitment . All things he had never intended to give me , things he felt I wasn't worthy of . His silence dripped with contempt , but for once , I didn't care . Cassandra stepped forward , her smile bright and seemingly innocent . " What a coincidence , Olivia . Ethan and I are also here to look at rings today . " I sneered inwardly . So the " business " Ethan had mentioned earlier was actually shopping for rings with Cassandra ? He didn't even bother to explain , silently acquiescing to her statement . Cassandra's gaze lingered on the enormous blue moonstone on my finger . I could practically see her calculating its value - around $ 750,000 , if I had to guess . Her eyes narrowed slightly . and I knew exactly what she was thinking : She dares to try on something like that ? Isn't she afraid of embarrassing herself if si Añadir a la Biblioteca Despite her obvious provocation , I remained calm and elegant , admiring my ring as if they 318 < Chapter 4. The Alpha's Promi +25 Puntos > weren't even there . Connor truly did have excellent taste . " Olivia , your ring is truly beautiful , " Cassandra said , feigning friendliness . " Yes , I think so too , " I replied with a genuine smile . Ethan's face grew darker by the second . " Olivia , take the ring off . " I tilted my head , feigning innocent confusion . " Why ? " His tone sharpened , eyes flashing with anger . " Why are you trying on rings ? Are you forcing me to marry you ? I will never marry you ! " Cassandra's lips curved in a smug , subtle arc . " Olivia , Ethan and I are here today at Margaret's request to look at rings . " The implication was obvious : Margaret Grey favored Cassandra as the future daughter - in - law , and I shouldn't dream of marrying into the Grey family . I found it all rather amusing . I was simply trying on a ring customized for me by my fiancé . Why were these two acting like I was intruding on their wedding rehearsal ? One narcissistically believed I was trying to force marriage , the other arrogantly flaunted her status . Besides , my father had never even considered the Grey family worthy marriage material for a Winters . " Oh , I see , " I responded blandly . Both Ethan and Cassandra were taken aback by my indifference . Cassandra scrutinized my expression , trying to uncover jealousy or resentment , yet my serene composure betrayed nothing , leaving her momentarily uncertain whether I was pretending or truly didn't care . Ethan , thoroughly angered , lashed out : " Are you doing this on purpose ? Did you know we were coming to look at rings and waited here to ambush me ? Let me be clear : there's no future for us , and trying to force me won't work ! " His words grew sharper , his blue eyes cold as ice . " Marriage requires equal social status . How could someone like you ever marry me ? Just look at yourself - you're embarrassing ! " I remained unbothered , a gentle smile on my lips . " Embarrassing ? Aren't we still together ? So , this Miss Evans would be the mistress , then ? And you a cheating scumbag - so who's the one truly embarrassing themselves ? " Ethan's fury exploded , his face flushing red . " Are you taking it off or not ?! " " No , " I replied calmly . < Chapter 4 The Alpha's Promi +25 Puntos > His voice trembled with rage . " Fine ! Keep it if you like . I'll never buy you a ring , and I'll never marry you ! " " Mm - hmm ," I echoed softly . My serene defiance left him helpless . With a final glare , he stormed out of the private room , nearly knocking over a display case in his haste . Cassandra hurriedly chased after him . " Ethan , wait for me! " Once they left , the shop assistant , who had been standing awkwardly in the corner throughout the entire exchange , approached me with a bewildered expression . " Miss Winters , who were those two ? " she asked hesitantly . I smiled faintly . " Irrelevant people . Don't mind them . " After three years of love , Ethan had never intended marriage - little did he know , he was never good enough to marry me , and I had never truly intended to marry him either . The realization was liberating . I took a few photos of the ring on my finger , admiring how it caught the light from different angles . Then I sent the best ones to Connor with a simple message : " Does it look good ? " ( Third person's POV ) At that moment in Riverdale , inside the Rivers Group CEO's office , Connor Rivers saw the message from his beloved Livvy . A gentle smile bloomed on his usually stoic face as he put down his documents to reply . " It looks beautiful . Do you like it ? " Olivia answered honestly , " I like it . " His response came quickly : " As long as you like it . " Olivia hesitated , then typed , " Connor , this ring must be very expensive , right ? " He reassured me tenderly , " Not expensive at all . You deserve the very best . " Beside him , his assistant Henry Morris secretly peeked several times , shocked to see his ice - cold boss smiling so warmly . When Connor noticed Henry's stare , he instantly reverted to his usual frosty tone . " I've signed it . What are you staring at ? " he snapped . Henry snapped back to attention , quickly gathering the documents . " Nothing , sir , I'll take my < Chapter 4 : The Alpha's Promi …. leave . " +25 Puntos > Meanwhile , Olivia collected the ring , carefully placing it back in its velvet box . The saleswoman assured Olivia they would keep it safe until the official engagement ceremony . Olivia left Lunar Jewelers and strolled next door to Timber Wolf Timepieces in the adjacent mall . Olivia wanted to buy a gift for Connor to bring back to Riverdale as a token of appreciation . Olivia recalled the recent photo my father had sent her - Connor with his cold aura , sharp brows , and ice - blue eyes , refined and handsome - not much different from her childhood impression of him . He had always been serious , even as a boy . The watch store was elegant and understated , with glass cases displaying timepieces that l to extravagant . Olivia took her time , examining each option carefully . something specific ? " the salesman asked . a gift ," Olivia explained . " Something elegant but not flashy . For someone who quality ." nodded knowingly and directed her to a display of sleek black watches . " These are popular among business executives and pack leaders . Subtle but unmistakably high - end ." After careful consideration , Olivia selected one that seemed perfect for Connor - a sleek black timepiece with a minimalist design that would complement his style perfectly . It was sophisticated without being ostentatious , much like Connor himself . Just as Olivia finished paying , a familiar voice greeted her from behind . " Liv , what are you doing here … "