Chapter 187 Mr. Vittorio is finished.
His words, coupled with his naturally hoarse and magnetic voice in the quiet night, sounded particularly ambiguous.
Anna's face turned red all of a sudden, and she retorted, "No! I'm just not used to it. I find it awkward." Her innocence and modesty were fully displayed at this moment.
However, Giorgio couldn't help but feel a sense of irony when he recalled her comment from the previous day, "I haven't seen Simon for a long time, our schedules don't match," it hinted that something had happened between them, something not so pure and innocent as it appeared on the surface.
"Although we're sharing a bed, I've already told you I'm not interested in you, not to mention Charlie is sleeping nearby. Do you think I would do something to you? Feeling awkward only shows that your heart and thoughts are impure."
Anna pursed her lips and refuted, "Mr. Vittorio, it's just awkward. Why do you have so many suspicions? And it's normal for men and women to feel awkward. Only someone like you, who is shamelessly used to it, would think it's normal. Furthermore, just because you're casual doesn't mean everyone else is."
"Are you talking about me?" He believed he had a hold on his desires, and although he was somewhat special towards her, he definitely didn't need the words 'casual' to describe him. In Anna's eyes, he married Katherine, but still got close to her, and on the other hand, he was involved with Edith, making it unclear.
With just these three women, he could already be considered the biggest playboy of the century. Who knew if there were others she didn't know about. And he claims not to be casual? Who then is casual?
She nodded, and earnestly and unquestionably said, "Besides you, who else is here?" She always managed to stir up his anger.
Giorgio narrowed his long eyes, grabbed her chin and lifted it up, saying, “Is this what you consider ‘casual’? Let me show you what real casual is.” As he finished speaking, he lowered his head and sealed her lips with his. Dominant, forceful, with an irresistible power that overwhelmed her.
"Mmm" Anna widened her bewildered eyes. What was he doing? Even if it was casual, no one could be as casual as him. Unfortunately, Charlie was sleeping nearby, so she couldn't make any loud noises or sudden movements. She stiffened in his embrace, unable to struggle or resist.
The atmosphere inside grew increasingly tense. Anna felt the strong breath of a man filling her lungs, making it increasingly difficult to breathe.
She couldn't understand why she was always being humiliated by him. In his eyes, was she even worth less than a maid? No matter how he viewed her, she did not want to be treated that way.
Her gaze narrowed, and she clenched her fists under the covers. She opened her mouth, prepared to bite down fiercely, but at that moment, Giorgio released her. In the darkness, his deep gaze focused on her reddened lips. "Remember, if you speak out of turn again, I won't hesitate to expose you completely."
He had shown his bottom line now. She didn't want to say another word to him, or communicate with him in any way. She turned her back to him, pulled up the blanket, and went to sleep.
If she couldn't handle it, she could still hide. The news continued to stir up a storm, but this time there was clarification.
The Vittorio family had meticulously reviewed the surveillance footage, carefully sifting through the scenes. They discarded the reasons for Katherine's anger and Colombo's scheming, leaving only the incriminating scene of someone intentionally acting while being surveilled, these carefully curated clips were then posted online, triggering a seismic shift in public opinion.
Netizens quickly changed sides:
“So, this was the truth!”
“I knew Mr. Vittorio wouldn't have any problems with Katherine!”
“Let's just disperse the rumors. We'll trust him next time, no matter the scandal."
“Who would do something so wicked? Spying on Mr. Vittorio and the princess? If they're caught, they should be dealt with severely!”
“Beat them to a pulp!”
This sudden change in sentiment caught many by surprise. It appeared that there weren't as many genuine haters as previously thought. The news, which had initially rocked the public, now took on a different shade as the narrative did a 180-degree turn..
However, on the streets of the bustling city, a black car stopped by the roadside. Inside the car, the atmosphere was even darker than the night that shrouded the city.
"The way Giorgio handled this was truly impressive." The man in the dark-patterned linen suit exuded an elegant demeanor remarked, a smile gracing his face. But that smile didn't reach his eyes.
Soon, a man wearing a large hat and a black overcoat, clearly a detective, got into the car; "Mr. Vittorio, we have located Katherine. She is currently being treated by the Stefanelli family and relying on Anna for blood transfusions. They say she will awaken in five to six days."
A picture was handed over, showing the person lying in the hospital bed with an oxygen mask, completely different from her usual glamorous self. Giuseppe's palms tightened, blue veins bulging on the back of his hand.
In the next moment, he slammed his fist against the car body, his face contorted; "Did you find out who did this?"
The detective shook his head; "There was no surveillance at the time of the incident, and the Stefanelli family successfully covered up all traces of that day. The culprit remains undiscovered. Currently, the Stefanelli family suspects Anna, as she has sufficient motive."
Having a striking resemblance to Katherine and harboring the potential for deceitful and malicious deeds, he wouldn't grant her any leniency.
" Head overseas, pretend this whole ordeal never occurred, and ensure nobody discovers the truth." For now, he still needed Anna to save Katherine.
"Understood." The detective replied and left.
The assistant in the front row expressed, "I never expected that Mr. Vittorio would play such a trick and deceive everyone. If was to be exposed, Viviana Vittorio would probably be enraged to the point of either dying of anger or spitting blood. And Mr. Vittorio's position would be compromised."
Giuseppe smirked deviously and said, "Without his position, Katherine won't stay with him, and then..."
"The beauty and the position will all be yours, young master." the assistant finished, smiling.
Giuseppe was also calculating how to make the most of this play. It would be easy to play the cards, but it would be too wasteful.
The phone’s buzzing sound of his phone ringing interrupted his thoughts. He took it out and saw that it was a call from his mother; "Giuseppe, come back quickly and comfort your father. Something happened to him."
"What? I'm on my way right away." Giuseppe responded as he changed the route to his new destination.
In the living room, Colombo was angrily saying, "Why did you drag me into this mess? I didn't harm that girl, and you should know that! Why should I be the scapegoat?"
"Oh dear, calm down," Henna anxiously comforted him, while soothingly patting her chest. She continued, "In that situation, it wouldn’t matter if it was you or not. What mattered was that the surveillance and exposure was done by you. And that’s a grave offense in Viviana Vittorio's eyes. If you argue further, it will only make her angrier."
"So, I should take all the blame then! That damn Giorgio, he unexpectedly turned the tables on me. Did you see how arrogant he was?" Colombo became more and more furious as he spoke. He had calculated everything, but he hadn't expected to fail so miserably.
Standing at the entrance, Giuseppe understood the whole situation clearly. He walked out and said, "Mom, Dad, that's why I told you not to act rashly. How could Giorgio, who managed to reach that position at such a young age, be as simple-minded as you imagined? Katherine is just a woman. There's no need to quarrel with her."
Colombo was already furious, and now his own son was accusing him. He angrily said, "You're so good, aren't you? It's easy for you to say since you're not ambitious. Haven't you considered whether Giorgio cares about you?"
"Ah, why are we getting angry again? Giuseppe, your dad is already angry, so say a little less," Henna intervened to ease the tension.
Giuseppe walked over with great enthusiasm and confidence and said, "Mom, Dad, don't worry. Giorgio's good days will soon come to an end. This time, he will either face a ruinous fall from grace or lose his life. We'll just have to wait and see how it all unfolds."
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