Chapter 156 Make her apologize!
The corridor lights were shining brightly and both Anna and Giuseppe appeared stunned, as if they had been caught doing something illicit, and now face a crowd, feeling guilty.
Their clothes spoke volumes. Anna's previous dress replaced by a white dress, clean and simple, while Giuseppe's suit was slightly wrinkled, and a piece of grass on his shoulder. The scene invited all sorts of questions.
Edith widened her eyes and couldn’t hide her astonishment. Her voice trembled with disbelief as she questioned, "You … What have you two done? Can’t you see how obvious it is.
Enrico looked cold and disdainful, while Tom, who loves to ease the atmosphere, found himself at a loss for words. Just now he said that there was no one outside. In a blink of an eye, he was presented with this sight, that seen to slap him in the face.
Giorgio, who had been standing in the distance, with his striking and icy demeanor, remained motionless. His aura giving of an icy chill. His deep and dangerous eyes, were like sudden ice, capable of freezing anyone who dared to meet his gaze..
In the face of such unhappy people, Anna’s expression moved from surprise to confusion and then to a puzzled look. She defended herself, "I was set up. Giuseppe saved me. Mr. Vittorio, please find out who that man in black is and who instructed him to trap me. "
In theory, given Katherine's current status , no one would dare to harm her, especially at a grand gathering like this. She cared and was concerned about the man’s ulterior motives.
Giorgio remained handsome, cold and his expression not changed at all.
Edith on one side said, "Miss. Stefanelli, why would anyone set you up? The surveillance footage clearly shows you jumping into Giuseppe’s arms. Well, let’s say it’s quite different from the actual situation, and that's not the way to warrant suspicion. " The implication is to find an excuse for your own guilt.
Anna recognized something in the words and frowned. "What do you mean, Edith? Where did I jump into the arms of Giuseppe’s and what did I miss with Giuseppe? Please don't speculate or insult others. "
Edith's face paled. "Miss Stefanelli, the surveillance footage clearly shows that I did not speculate or insult you. Furthermore, you were in the hanging garden with Giuseppe late at night, with changed clothes and flushed lips. Do you think anyone would believe it was just a game of hide and seek? I never expected you to be this kind of person, committing such acts yet speaking so self-righteously, using cunning words to defend yourself."
Anna was taken aback. "I... I will say it again, someone schemed against me, drugged me, and attempted to assault me in the changing room. That's why I ran out and ended up in Giuseppe's arms due to the effect of the drugs. Giuseppe only helped me neutralize the toxins and dealt with the clothes you made wet." Her voice was sharp, firm, and clear.
Edith sneered. "Oh, so that's how it is. This excuse is quite foolproof, quite good indeed. What do you mean by excuse? It's the truth! "
Anna anger flared but then she had a sudden realization. "Wait, Edith, did you scheme against me? Did you intentionally drug me and send that man in black to come and harass me, hoping Giorgio would see it and tarnish my reputation. And now here you are distorting the facts, exaggerating them?"
Edith's face tightened, and her chest heaved with anger. "What nonsense are you talking about? I have been by Giorgio's side the whole time. I had no time to scheme against you! If you don't believe me, ask Giorgio! And why would I scheme against you? It seems like you are the unfaithful one! How dare you betray Giorgio, a good man like him, and fool around with Giuseppe? You're despicable!"
"Slap!"
As soon as the words came out, a slap landed directly on Edith's face, with such force that the sound of the impact filled the air.
A bright red handprint immediately appeared on Edith's face.
"You dare to strike me, you despicable woman!"
"I'm going downstairs to tell everyone about your actions! Someone like you doesn't deserve to have Giorgio!"
Anna smirked. "I don't deserve it, but do you? And one more thing, you despicable woman. You insult me once, and I'll strike you once!"
With that she raised her hand, ready to strike again. She wouldn’t tolerate the insults, especially not from a homewrecker like Edith.
But then...
"That's enough!" A cold, stern, and low voice echoed in the air.
At the same time, the hand she had raised in mid-air was firmly grasped by a powerful hand.
Anna looked up and to see Giorgio's icy gaze and his pale, controlled expression illuminated by the light, which exuded an intimidating presence.
She pressed her lips together. "What do you mean? Do you believe her words? Are you upset that I struck her?"
Giorgio's gaze remained extremely cold. He didn't say anything about what had happened, but instead commanded, "Apologize to Edith.
What? Apologize to Edith?
Anna couldn't believe it. Her face paled, followed by a bitter laugh. She had forgotten about his relationship with Edith. It was only natural for him to protect her. And she, at most, was a woman he found interesting—someone he didn't trust, didn't like, and wasn't important to.
She wasn’t worth mentioning.
He had chosen to believe Edith, and Anna felt a profound sense of disappointment. Unfortunately, she wasn’t about to play along like a submissive doormat.
"I won't apologize,” she declared firmly.
Edith put on an act, saying, "Giorgio, there's no need. It's the first time I've been struck in my entire life, and it hurts. I'll handle it myself, don't be sad. You've been so good to her, only to be betrayed in return. You don't deserve it."
With acting like this, why not become an actor? Anna rolled her eyes three times.
Seeing her attitude, Giorgio's anger deepened, and he grabbed her delicate wrist.
"You won’t obey my orders? If you don't apologize to Edith tonight, you'll never see Charlie again!"
Charlie! Isn't he also talking about Penny between the lines?
Anna's face drained of color. She never expected that he would use Penny to threaten her for Edith. In her heart, it felt like being stabbed, and the blood flowing out was cold and extremely painful!
Giuseppe couldn't bear it and stepped forward.
"Giorgio, Katherine hasn't done anything wrong. The truth is as she described, not what you are thinking. If necessary, my assistant and a doctor are outside and can confirm it to your face."
“Confirm?” Giorgio's sharp gaze pierced towards him, "Do you think I will believe your words? Starting tomorrow, go to the UK branch and don't come back for three years."
Three years away from home felt like a harsh sentence.
Giuseppe maintained a steely resolve, "Giorgio, it seems that you don't have the authority to decide my position?"
"Oh, no? Then I'll report to Viviana Vittorio. Let's see if the family rules disable your hands or your legs!"
Giorgio’s demeanor was cruel, heartless, domineering. If the family finds out, regardless of whether they are involved or not, just based on that video, they can impose severe punishment.
In this moment, he displayed his rights and authority as a privileged man.
Giuseppe felt like he was being strangled by a big hand, unable to resist. His palm tightened, emitting a chilling sound in the dark.
Anna was angry and anxious. She used to dislike Giuseppe, but tonight, not only had he saved her, but he also shown consideration for her and didn't harm her in the slightest.
Compared to Giorgio, he was much better! At least he didn't doubt her!
She tightly clenched her small hand and pursed her lips and said, "Fine, I will apologize."
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