Chapter 7 : Confrontation with Margaret Grey and Farewell - 1 Chapter 7 : Confrontation with Margaret Grey and Farewell ( Olivia's POV ) I sat calmly in the armchair across from Margaret Grey , my hands folded neatly in my lap . Her imperious gaze swept over me like I was an insect ' she'd found in her expensive tea . " I never intended to join the Grey pack ," I stated plainly . Margaret's perfectly sculpted eyebrows shot up in surprise . She hadn't expected such directness . Her eyes narrowed as she scrutinized me from head to toe , taking in my simple blouse and jeans with obvious disdain . " Is that so ? " she asked , her voice dripping with disbelief . I could see the judgment in her eyes . To her , I was nothing but a social climber , a gold - digger hoping to elevate my status by attaching myself to an Alpha heir . Yet despite her obvious contempt , I remained composed , my amber eyes clear and unwavering . " Yes , that's so , " I replied evenly . Margaret adjusted her sapphire necklace , the massive stones catching the light as she moved . The gesture was deliberate , meant to remind me of the wealth and status I supposedly coveted . " I understand women like you all too well ," she said , her voice laced with condescension . " It's my son's position as Alpha heir that attracts you , isn't it ? He must have given you plenty of privileges already . " I met her gaze unflinchingly . " I don't care about his status . " A harsh laugh escaped her perfectly painted lips . " Stop pretending . If you really didn't care , would you have gotten together with Ethan at all ? " My wolf , Cora , stirred within me , bristling at the insult . I tamped down her indignation and allowed a faint , mocking smile to curve my lips instead . " Luna Grey , are you saying your son has nothing to offer besides his social status ? " Margaret gasped , her face flushing with indignation . The sapphires at her throat seemed to darken with her mood . " Sharp - tongued ! " she snapped , her composure cracking . " Ethan praised you for being gentle 173 < Chapter 7 Confrontation with and sensible , but clearly he was mistaken . " I reached for the teacup on the small table beside me , taking a slow , deliberate sip while Margaret continued to fume . +25 Puntos " Such disrespect , " she hissed . " You don't even know to serve tea to your elders . Where were you raised , in a barn ? " I placed my cup down carefully , offering her an insincere smile . " Sorry Luna Grey , but there's no extra cup here . Besides , you wouldn't want to use one I touched , right ? And anyway , you don't lack refreshment . " Her eyes widened at my polite sarcasm . I could practically see the thoughts racing through her mind : This rude girl is utterly unqualified to join the Grey family . " Our Grey family is not a place where just anyone can enter , " she declared , her voice hardening . " You want to marry Ethan ? Impossible ! " She leaned forward , her jewelry glinting menacingly . " Cassandra Evans is my ideal daughter - in - law . Our families are old friends , and she is Ethan's first love . " The words stung despite my resolve to remain unmoved . Margaret must have noticed , because a satisfied smile spread across her face . " Give up ," she commanded . " Pack your things and leave . Free up your place beside Ethan . " My lips twitched slightly as memories surfaced unbidden . I recalled overhearing Ethan's private conversation with his mother months ago , his cold voice admitting I was nothing but a stand - in for Cassandra . Just days before , out of lingering affection after three years together , I had still contemplated using my healing knowledge to help Ethan with his digestive issues . I knew he believed I came from a modest background and never genuinely considered marrying me . Yet I had once thought of leveraging my cousin Alexander's power as head of the Silverridge family - now one of the top - ten wealthiest families in the region - to form a business alliance with the Grey family . Alexander , who had doted on me since childhood , would have agreed without hesitation . But that night , those cruel words from Ethan shattered any such plans . I snapped back to the present , meeting Margaret's triumphant gaze with calm indifference . " Don't worry , " I told her . " I'll return to Riverdale in a couple of days and won't come back . " Margaret blinked , momentarily stunned by my easy capitulation . Her mouth opened slightly . 213 < Chapter 7 Confrontation with as if she'd prepared for more resistance and now found herself without purpose . +25 Puntos > Before she could recover , I glanced at my watch and stood . " I have other matters . Goodbye ." Without waiting for her response , I retrieved my bag and walked briskly out of Moonlight Manor , leaving Margaret Grey and her schemes behind me . ( Margaret's POV ) I sat frozen in the armchair , watching that impertinent girl walk away without so much as a proper farewell . This was not how I had envisioned our confrontation . I had deliberately adorned myself with my most impressive sapphire jewelry and finest silk dress . I had rehearsed cutting remarks designed to reduce her to tears , to make her understand the vast gulf between her station and ours . Comentarios