Chapter 193 Taking Initiative
"Madame!"
Now wasn't she [Katherine] the one?
Anna looked at Giorgio in surprise, shaking her hands. "No, no, no, I'm not good at it. I'd better let my secretary accompany you." It wouldn't be good to disturb their date.
Giorgio couldn't understand why her reaction was so strong, his brows furrowing.
At that moment, Giuseppe walked over.
"Weird, did my eyes deceive me? Katherine used to be eager to be with Giorgio and find ways to get close to him. But now, she's refusing, truly peculiar. If someone didn't know, they would think she changed her mind."
Giuseppe's words carried a hint of teasing.
Anna suddenly tensed up. Hasn't she changed herself for someone else?
And Giuseppe's words seemed like he knew the truth!
Thinking quickly, she hugged Giorgio's arm and forced a smile. "Mr. Vittorio, what are you talking about? I just don't want to meddle in Giorgio's dry work. Since he doesn't mind, I will accompany him happily in my heart."
Giuseppe smiled gracefully. "So that's it, I misunderstood. Katherine should continue like this, or else someone with ulterior motives will seize this opportunity to make a big fuss. After all, the media's eyes are on you now, and Grandmother is also worried about your affairs. Don't let anyone worry."
After speaking, he looked at the two with friendly eyes and walked away.
It was just a simple greeting throughout, and he even offered assistance.
Anna felt extremely uncomfortable.
Last time at the banquet when she was drugged, he could have done something to her, but he didn't for the sake of reputation. He even arranged for a doctor to quickly treat her, and now he's here saying these things.
No matter how you listen to it, it sounds like a reminder.
"The person has already left. Why are you still staring?" a cold voice sounded.
Anna snapped back to reality and saw Giorgio's cold figure walking towards the elevator.
Is he angry again?
At this crucial moment, she absolutely cannot provoke anyone, including Giorgio!
She quickly grabbed Charlie's hand and ran up, expressing her thoughts. "Someone must suspect my identity. Mr. Vittorio was just reminding me. Could it be his father or someone else trying some kind of scheme again?"
Giorgio sneered; his dark, profound eyes fixed on Anna as he lifted his lips. "Haven't you considered that he could also be one of them, just testing you? Are you so trusting of him?"
Anna choked up.
Her feelings told her that Giuseppe liked Katherine and wouldn't do anything to harm her. But what about Abel's matter last night...
Tell her that everyone in the Vittorio family is eccentric and scheming, who knows if they might be using Katherine to overthrow Giorgio. With that in mind, Giorgio is definitely in danger.
"You're right. Have Little Tony quickly investigate Giuseppe and be extra cautious with him." Anna's quick change of allegiance was something Giorgio didn't expect. The coldness in his eyes disappeared as he stared at her, suddenly feeling unable to understand her.
Anna felt uncomfortable under his gaze, and she realized that she had just been worried about him, her feelings complicated. Strange, he made her apologize to Edith, treated her so indifferently, and yet she should be happy if something happened to him. Why should she protect him from Giuseppe? That's called kindness, right? Well, it must be kindness! Nothing else matters!
At this moment, Giorgio also withdrew his gaze and said, "Regardless, there is some truth in what Giuseppe just said. Little Tony has raised this issue before. If you want to get through these days safely, it's best for you to outwardly behave the way Katherine does with me."
Katherine's attitude: attentive, enthusiastic, proactive, gentle, full of love. It's difficult to achieve any of these. Anna felt like crying and wished she could slap herself again for going out that day. But her mind and body surrendered.
As they entered the Vittorio mansion, she caught a glimpse of the people in the courtyard. She proactively linked arms with Giorgio and smiled affectionately, saying, "Giorgio, are you tired? Shall I massage you first before dinner?"
If it's acting, then act. The transformation was just too abrupt. Giorgio was slightly stunned, clearly not expecting this, as he stared at her beautiful face for two seconds before saying, "No need."
"Giorgio, you're bullying Katherine again." Right after Beatrice's words, she ran over and took Anna's arm. "Katherine, forget about him. Come and see, we have prepared so many delicious foods tonight, including roasted whole lamb."
Anna was pulled into the backyard and was shocked. In the spacious courtyard, star-shaped lights were hanging everywhere. On a three-meter-long rectangular table, there were all sorts of snacks and delicacies. The surroundings were adorned with sparkling lights, and in the center was a bonfire roasting a whole lamb. The air was filled with the aroma of delicious food.
What day is it today? Why such a grand celebration? Anna looked at Giorgio with a questioning look. Giorgio was also puzzled and casually asked, "Whose birthday is it today?" He never remembered anyone's birthday.
Viviana said, "It's not anyone's birthday or any important day. It's just a family gathering. Let's all take a seat and gather around the bonfire for warmth."
Abel stepped forward, wearing an apron, with a naive smile on his face. "Exactly, Giorgio, today we're not talking about work…"
Let's only talk about life.
Come, let's have a competition today. Each of us will perform a program for Grandma, and if she is satisfied, we will get the most tender lamb chops and legs. If Grandma is not satisfied, we will have to eat other parts. And for the one with the worst performance, they will have to wash the dishes tonight."
Beatrice agreed, "Okay, okay, I love playing games the most. Hurry up and sit down, I'll go first."
Everyone took their seats.
Anna also sat beside Giorgio, eagerly watching Beatrice's performance.
However, Abel said, "Before the program starts, we invited a special friend. She and Giorgio have known each other since childhood, and they have a friendly relationship. She is like a granddaughter in Grandma's eyes. She is our... Edith, Edith."
As he spoke, Edith walked out from behind a tree, wearing a pretty white dress.
She greeted everyone, "Hello, I came to visit Viviana Vittorio and happened to stay for the banquet. I hope you don't mind me being here."
The Vittorio family knew her well, so of course they didn't mind.
Anna looked at Edith, and the scene of her being forced to apologize that night flashed in her mind, causing her a lump in her throat and countless discomfort.
Edith, on the other hand, was extremely delighted. She completely ignored Katherine and ran over to sit beside Giorgio.
"Giorgio, I just had a check-up with Viviana Vittorio. She is in good health," she said.
The old woman was getting older, and she would undergo medical examinations every week, or even every day. However, she disliked having contact with doctors. Edith happened to have a close relationship with her and was a woman as well, so she was the one in charge of Viviana Vittorio's check-ups.
Giorgio lightly responded, "Thank you."
"Oh, Giorgio, don't be so polite with me. I treat my grandma as my own," Edith said, immediately striking up a mysterious conversation with Giorgio.
Anna, on the side, obviously felt neglected and ignored, like a third wheel.
Her heart felt bitter, and she picked up some fruit juice to feed Charlie.
Though Charlie was young, he was smart and could tell that Edith was excluding Anna, which made him indignant.
This woman dared to have eyes for his dad and hurt Anna's feelings. She was a bad person!
He comforted Anna, saying, "Anna, don't be sad. She will get what she deserves soon."
Anna hurriedly wanted to refuse, thinking that it wasn't her concern what the relationship between Giorgio and Edith was.
But before she could say a word, Edith seemed to have heard something and exclaimed, "Charlie, why did you call your mommy Anna?"
Anna?
When these two words came out, everyone present was taken aback and looked at 'Katherine' and Charlie, scrutinizingly.
Anna's palms became sweaty.
Uh oh! She forgot to remind Charlie to change what he calls her!
What should she do now?
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