Chapter 7 : Confrontation with Margaret Grey and Farewell - 2 Instead , she had departed with indifference , as if I were the one being dismissed ! " The nerve ! " I muttered , rising from the chair with as much dignity as I could muster . Martha appeared in the doorway , her expression carefully neutral . " Will you be staying for dinner , Luna Grey ? " " Certainly not , " I snapped , striding past her toward the front door . My driver opened the car door as I approached , and I slid into the plush leather seat with a huff of frustration . As soon as the door closed , I pulled out my phone , already planning how to convey my displeasure to Ethan . Before I could dial , the phone rang in my hand . Cassandra's name flashed on the screen . " Cassandra , dear ," I answered , my voice instantly transforming from irritation to maternal warmth . " Luna Grey , how did it go ? " Cassandra asked , her voice sweet with concern . I sighed dramatically . " Cassandra , did you know that Ethan's girlfriend has no respect at all ? A real shrew , proves the saying ' bad backgrounds breed bad manners . " " Oh no , " Cassandra responded , her tone sympathetic . " That must have been awful for you . " I couldn't see her face , but I could imagine the secret delight my words brought her . Cassandra had always been transparent in her ambitions , but at least she understood proper respect . " Don't get upset ," she continued soothingly . " Don't lower yourself to argue with someone like that . " " You're still the sweetest girl , " I replied , settling back against the seat as my driver pulled away from Moonlight Manor . " That girl said she's leaving in a few days and won't come back . At least she knows her place . " " Really ? " Cassandra's voice perked up with poorly disguised eagerness . " So she's breaking up with Ethan ? " I smiled confidently , though no one could see it . " Even if she doesn't , I'll force them apart . After her attitude today , she has no chance . " " Are you going back home now ? " Cassandra asked quickly . " I can come keep you company . " " That would be lovely , dear , " I replied , pleased by her attentiveness . " I'll tell you all about it 1/3 < Chapter 7 Confrontation with … when you arrive ." 25 Puntos > As I ended the call , satisfaction began to replace my earlier frustration . The girl was leaving , and Cassandra would soon take her rightful place beside Ethan . Everything was proceeding according to plan , even if not exactly as I had envisioned . ( Olivia's POV ) The familiar glass doors of the law center slid open as I approached . I had worked here for over three years , growing from an apprentice to a fully licensed lawyer . This modest building had witnessed my entire professional journey . The receptionist looked up with a smile . " Good afternoon , Ms. Winters . " I nodded in greeting , making my way to the director's office . Mr. Wilson was expecting me , having received my call earlier . " Olivia , " he greeted me , rising from behind his desk . His bespectacled face showed genuine regret . " I was hoping you might reconsider . " I shook my head gently . " My decision is final , Mr. Wilson . I appreciate all the opportunities you've given me . " He sighed , accepting the envelope containing my formal resignation . " You've been an asset to this center . If you ever wish to return , there will always be a place for you here . " After completing the necessary paperwork , I headed to my small office to collect my personal belongings . Emma Thompson , my young assistant , was waiting for me , her expression anxious . " Is it true ? " she asked as soon as I entered . " Are you really leaving ? " I nodded , placing my resignation copy on the desk . " Yes , Emma . I'm returning to Riverdale . " Emma's eyes instantly reddened , tears welling up . " Liv, why are you suddenly resigning ? " I hadn't expected to feel sad about leaving . The law center had been just a job , a means to support myself while I figured out my life in Harbor City . But facing Emma's tearful reluctance , a pang of sorrow struck my heart . Our bond had grown beyond mere workplace camaraderie into something closer to sisterhood . Emma had joined me fresh out of Riverdale University , three years my junior and eager to learn . I had taken her under my wing , teaching her everything I knew about law practice . " I have family matters to attend to , " I explained gently , reaching out to squeeze her hand . < Chapter 7 : Confrontation with . " But will you come back ? " she asked , her voice small and hopeful . +25 Puntos > I hesitated , unwilling to lie to her . " I don't think so , Emma . But this isn't goodbye forever . We'll stay in touch . " Emma wiped at her tears with the back of her hand . " It won't be the same without you . You've taught me so much . " " And you've learned well , " I assured her , smiling despite the lump forming in my throat . " You're going to be an excellent lawyer , Emma . Better than me . " She shook her head vigorously . " That's not possible . " I began gathering my few personal items - a small potted plant , a framed photo of my mother , a few reference books I'd purchased myself . Emma watched silently , occasionally sniffling . " What about Alpha Grey ? " she asked suddenly . " Does he know you're leaving ? " The question caught me off guard . Emma was one of the few people who knew about my relationship with Ethan , though even she didn't know the full extent of its complications . " He will ," I replied simply . As I packed the last of my belongings into a small box , I reflected on the unexpected turn my day had taken . I hadn't planned to leave quite so abruptly , but Margaret Grey's deliberate humiliation had forced my hand . Yet perhaps this was the only way to protect my dignity , and to reclaim the courage to start anew .