Chapter 185 Do you feel wronged sleeping with me?
Viviana was completely caught off guard by this turn of events, looking angrily at Colombo and questioning him directly:
"Colombo, what's going on?"
The usually quiet father, Matteo, also focused his gaze on Colombo, saying, "You were monitoring Giorgio and Katherine? Plotting against Katherine? Is this how you conduct yourself as an elder brother?"
At that moment, all eyes were on Colombo.
The atmosphere grew incredibly cold and heavy.
Colombo hastily stood up and walked to the center, his face filled with urgency and anxiety as he explained,
"Grandma, Father, I... I did monitor Giorgio, but I didn't harm Giorgio and Anna! I swear I didn't!"
Henna also stood up, apologizing anxiously, "Yes, it's true. Colombo only discovered that something was wrong between Anna and Giorgio, so he had them monitored. He didn't harm Anna, I can swear to that."
It was indeed them!
Giorgio's eyes narrowed dangerously.
If it weren't for this discovery, who knows what else could have happened in the future.
He coldly said, "Colombo, there's something off about Katherine and me. What were you monitoring? What was your purpose?
Furthermore, the reporters mentioned tonight that you paid 500,000 dollars to spread rumors about us and even hired internet users. I want to ask, where did I wrong you to tarnish our reputation as a couple? Or perhaps, am I blocking your way?"
His magnetic and deep voice, with seemingly casual and polite rhetorical questions, lingered in the air, sharp and piercing!
It was obvious: he wanted to eliminate anything that stood in his way.
Colombo's face tightened!
He anxiously responded, "No, Giorgio, I didn't think like that. Please don't misunderstand."
However, explanations seemed weak and useless in the face of facts.
Viviana's face turned as dark as ink, her eyes sharp and disappointed:
"Colombo, oh Colombo, isn't occupying a significant position in the company enough for you? I'm already so old, yet I still have to witness you and your brothers fight. How can you be so heartless, so disappointing to me?"
The elder lamented in pain.
The mention of the "significant position in the company" undoubtedly carried weight.
Colombo became flustered, "Grandma, it's not what you think. I really found them suspicious, which is why I monitored them. As for the pictures tonight, I was drunk. I apologize to Giorgio and Anna. Please forgive me.
Father, can you speak to Grandma on my behalf?"
Matteo sighed, turned his face away, and ignored him.
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The most beloved one is Giorgio, who truly stands out among everyone and is excellent. As for Colombo, lacking in ability, it is already generous of him to hold an important position among the shareholders. Never did I expect that he would be so ungrateful and even scheme against his own brother. It is unforgivable.
Viviana spoke directly, "Starting from today, Colombo will be relieved of his position in the company for a month and will be prohibited from leaving the ancestral hall where he will transcribe scriptures. Additionally, a public apology should be published, apologizing to Katherine and Giorgio."
This punishment not only deprives him of benefits but also humiliates him! The crucial point is that he didn't really scheme against Katherine!
Colombo anxiously stepped forward, "Grandma, this is unfair, I..."
"Don't utter another word, and you will be prohibited for two months!"
"Grandma..."
"Three months!" Viviana's face turned cold, showing no mercy.
Colombo was taken aback and dared not say another word. Henna quickly pulled him away and apologized, "Grandma, Colombo knows he was wrong. I will accompany him during his prohibition, and he will definitely change."
Then, she forcibly took him away. The air regained its tranquility.
The people present looked at each other and awkwardly forced a smile:
"Why did Colombo behave like this? Giorgio has contributed so much to the family, yet he bullies Giorgio."
"Grandma, please calm down. We will not be like our elder brother."
"Grandma, I really like Giorgio and Katherine. I've been watching Katherine's program lately, and I think she's kind. She's definitely not like those people in the news."
People will always go with the wind, saying anything that suits them.
Viviana glanced at them sharply and sternly said, "Shut up! Have you forgotten what you said before so quickly?"
Everyone remained silent.
Viviana continued, "I don't care what you think in your hearts, but this is just a lesson. If there's a next time, it won't be so simple."
To dismiss someone from their job and prohibit them from leaving, how can that be considered simple?
Everyone's faces turned pale, and their hearts echoed: Don't provoke, don't ever provoke Giorgio and Katherine again.
Viviana's gaze fell upon Giorgio and said, "Giorgio, it is indeed your fault this time. Apologize to Katherine, and Grandma will settle the matter. From now on, you two should love each other and have another child soon."
Giorgio glanced at the quiet Anna, his lips slightly pursed. "Hmm, I misunderstood her, and I was indeed inappropriate."
Was it just a misunderstanding? It was clearly a mistake. His apology was so perfunctory, showing no realization of his mistake, just deceiving Grandma.
Anna sneered inwardly.
Viviana held her hand and said, "Katherine, don't be angry. Your marriage is still new, and arguing will only harm the harmony between you two, which is not a good sign. Listen to me."
When an elder speaks, it becomes an order, especially when she has no place to be angry with Giorgio and argue with him.
Anna composed herself and smiled, "Yes, Grandma, I understand. As long as Gio..."
"Giorgio, as long as you don't misunderstand me, it's all good."
Viviana smiled and said, "As expected, you are the most sensible one. Grandma didn't misjudge you. You and Giorgio can stay at the Vittorio mansion these few days. Grandma is getting old and wants to enjoy some peace."
Stay at the Vittorio mansion?
No way! She can't let Katherine get the blood transfusion!
Anna spoke up and refused, "Grandma, I can't. I have something to do."
"What is it?"
"I..." Anna didn't know how to explain. She couldn't say she was going to the Stefanelli family, and definitely not about donating blood.
Seeing that she couldn't say anything, Viviana thought she was still having a fight with Giorgio and wanted to reconcile now but would separate again once they went back.
Viviana decisively said, "No need to hesitate, Grandma just wants to see you all together. Besides, it'll be lively if we all live together. Butler, go and bring Charlie over."
"Yes." The butler complied and left.
Anna...
She had a headache.
She looked to Giorgio for help.
But Giorgio didn't say anything. He held Anna's hand and said to Viviana, "Grandma, you should rest early. Goodnight."
Then, he led Anna upstairs and returned to their room.
It was an antique room with a carved bed, old-fashioned windows, and vintage furniture. The Chinese style was prominent everywhere, but it didn't look outdated. On the contrary, it showed the wealth of the family.
Anna didn't have the mood or time to appreciate it. She anxiously said, "I can't stay here. Please find a way to let me go back."
Giorgio glanced at her, closed the door, and coldly said, "No one can change Grandma's decision, especially since she's already angry tonight. It's not good to anger her further."
She was an old person with a weak body. It was lucky she didn't cough up blood from being angry.
But she didn't want to be sacrificed either!
She didn't want to sleep with him.
Anna muttered softly, "What about the blood transfusion? And I hope I won't have to sleep in the same bed as you again?"
Her voice was small, but it was clear enough to be heard.
The word 'again' implied clear discontent.
Giorgio's face darkened, and he looked straight into Anna's eyes, his lips curled up, "Oh, so sleeping with me is a burden for you?"
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