Chapter 182 She Has a Temper
Just one sentence and Anna's body trembled.
Someone is watching? So, this kiss was meant for someone else to see, right? Hmm, it must be! She stiffened in his arms and didn't dare to move at all.
Enrico and Tom, who had been enjoying a cheesy drama on TV. It went from being a drama to spy thriller in mere seconds. Who would dare to intrude on such prominent figures?
Giorgio locked eyes with the disheveled woman in front of him, held her waist, and stood up.
"Let's go outside to watch the performance."
With his powerful arm guiding her, Anna felt uneasy, but she had to comply with the change in location. She couldn't refuse and could only stay in his embrace.
To make matters worse, their newly arrived location was the open VIP seating on the second floor, with all eyes on them!
"Oh my god! That's Mr. Vittorio and Katherine!"
“Next to them is Mr. Moretti!”
"Ah, what a heavenly day! I can't believe we're seeing them all today!"
The atmosphere was electric, and the music became more intense. Anna's desired release had now become an even greater challenge, her smile on her face stiff and awkward.
Giorgio, raising his hand to pinch her cheek a seemingly intimate gesture, whispered words that held a different meaning, “Is your smile really that forced? Afraid that others won't realize you're just acting?"
Anna remained silent.
Tom, who was nearby, reacted quickly, swiftly taking his seat and saying, "I know who's been monitoring us. It must be the people from your Vittorio mansion, Giorgio. Think about it, Giorgio used to be so cold towards Katherine, but after marriage, you completely changed and started displaying affection. Katherine, too. She used to be sharp and direct, but after marriage, she became gentle like a rabbit. She even gave up her job to plan for having children and hasn't left the house for eight days. It's hard for them to not expose any flaws."
Tom, typically carefree, unexpectedly proved useful at this moment.
Enrico agreed, "Makes sense. I fear they've been surveilling Giorgio for more than just a day or two."
In other words, it was highly likely that they had discovered Anna was not in the villa!
Anna felt anxious.
With only six days left, she could soon leave without a trace. It was not worth it to encounter any problems at this critical moment.
"What should I do? Is there any way to salvage this? I don't want to be exposed," Anna pleaded.
Giorgio's eyes were full of meaning, but he remained silent, only staring deeply at her, seemingly enjoying the show. This man truly hoped for her exposure and a miserable outcome.
She sought help from Tom and asked, "Tom, you're so clever. There must be a way, right?"
Seeking assistance from his friend in front of Giorgio made him very angry.
Giorgio tightened his grip on her waist, exerting a stronger force in the shadows.
Anna winced in pain but ignored it.
If he wouldn't help her, how could he forbid her from seeking help elsewhere?
She continued to smile brilliantly at Tom, her eyes sparkling like stars, clear and likable.
Tom remained silent.
“Miss Stefanelli, can you please let it go? Haven't you seen the fierce look in Giorgio's eyes? He's already thought of killing you.” Enrico spoke with a cold and rational tone, "Giorgio, this is no child's play. Since you are married to Katherine, it involves your reputation. In my opinion, it's best for you to be cautious."
Anna quickly chimed in, "Yes, our interests are intertwined."
Giorgio chuckled lightly, "Are you sure? If I were to claim complete ignorance and say I was deceived by the Stefanelli family, it seems like I could still walk away unscathed."
She suddenly smiled, "Well said. Mr. Vittorio, you truly live up to your reputation. Let me congratulate you here for your boldness."
Then, she turned to Enrico and said, "Mr. Moretti, if things go south and I really encounter any unfortunate incidents, and if you truly manage to gain Miss Hill's forgiveness, I won't be your sister anymore. You'll be my daughter's godfather, responsible for her safety and well-being."
"It's getting late. I still need to go back and give Katherine a blood transfusion. "
"Along with the job, I won't disturb you." With these words, she stood up and left directly, regardless of whether they were being watched or not. Since he had already come up with a solution and didn't want to protect her, why should she accompany him in this act?
Tom turned to, “Giorgio, you clearly don't feel that way. Why say one thing and mean another?"
Giorgio stared in the direction Anna had left, his palms tightening. She asked Tom for help, asked Enrico for help, but not him. And now she was leaving with a cold expression on her face? Very well, she had courage.
"Giorgio, what are you waiting for? Even if it's just for show, go after her."
"Giorgio, do you really want those people who are watching you to have their way?"
In response to Tom and Enrico's words, Giorgio's cold face showed no signs of change.
He lifted the glass of red wine from the table with his slender hand and swirled it gently. The gorgeous liquid reflected the light and shone brightly on his hand back.
He said, "She has temper, she has courage. Let's see if she can handle the consequences."
...
In the private room, the group of people watched the sudden change, puzzled.
"What's going on? We thought they moved outside because they found us, but this sudden argument doesn't seem like it."
"Did you notice that Katherine didn't take the initiative with Mr. Vittorio and she still dared to show her anger? It's completely unlike her."
"Regardless, let's hype up the news, disrupt their plans, and continue to observe closely."
Less than half an hour later, the news of Katherine and Giorgio's argument was trending.
The news reported extensively on her leaving on the spot and Giorgio's failure to catch up, accompanied by high-definition gifs.
The comments exploded again:
["Would a model couple actually argue? In front of so many people?"]
[“What’s the reason? Are they not even maintaining their image?”]
["Weren't they preparing for pregnancy? Why go to a bar?"]
[“As a loyal fan, even I’m confused. Waiting for an official response.”]
[...]
At the Vittorio mansion, Viviana's expression turned sour when she saw the news. "What's going on with Giorgio and Katherine? They've been making headlines every few days since they got married. And they argued in front of so many people."
Where there's fire, there are people fanning the flames and fueling it.
Henna said, "Exactly! Our youngest brother used to be upright and honest, but now he's living like an actor who relies on publicity. When it comes down to it, people in the entertainment industry love creating buzz."
Another daughter-in-law chimed in, "I heard Katherine has a new movie releasing tomorrow. I think it might be intentional. Either she's taking advantage of her princess status and being arrogant or she's starting to show disrespect to Uncle Giorgio."
The elders disliked women who disrespected men, especially in public.
In anger, she grabbed her phone and immediately called Katherine, "Katherine, come to the Vittorio mansion right away."
The voice on the other end was silent.
Serious and commanding, she hung up the phone abruptly, denying her any chance to refuse.
Anna had just stepped into the Stefanelli family's living room, completely bewildered by this call.
It was already nine o'clock, so late, why did they want her to go to the Vittorio mansion?
"Smack!"
Before she could even react, a hard slap landed on her. It happened so fast, catching her completely off guard.
Anna was unprepared and her head turned to the side from the impact, leaving behind a bright red handprint on her delicate face!
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