Chapter 34 Little Woman, Captivated
Anna was completely focused on tending to the wound.
She started by cleaning it, then gently disinfecting it with a cotton swab and medical alcohol. She was meticulous and careful the whole time, never looking up at him.
Giorgio noticed that she always had an unusually comforting presence; her eyes were captivating at first sight, and her demeanor was soothing. It was different from other women.
"Do you have to apply medicine regularly?" he asked.
Anna nodded. "Yes, Penny is quite mischievous and often gets bruises. So, she's used to having her wounds bandaged."
"Who is Penny?"
Oh no, I let it slip!
Anna quickly smiled, trying to divert the topic. "No one, just a little kid. Your wound has been treated, does it hurt? Do you want some painkillers?"
Giorgio didn't notice her uneasiness and glanced at the childish bow tie. How naive, he thought, as he casually replied, "No need."
From the beginning, he had not flinched or expressed any signs of pain as if he weren't the one injured.
Anna couldn't help but wonder if she had the same wound, she would have cried in pain.
She sincerely thanked him, "Thank you."
These two words were genuine and heartfelt.
Giorgio looked at her sincere demeanor, his lips slightly curved.
Little woman, hiding her sharp tongue and all the thorns, but surprisingly considerate.
Suddenly, he became interested and his tone took on a mischievous tone, "I don't accept verbal thanks. What practical action do you plan to take?"
Anna frowned.
Usually, when someone says "you're welcome, is everything okay?", they would follow the usual script. But why was he different? Besides, he was superior and had everything he needed. What could she offer as thanks? Offer herself?
No, no, no.
"You can have the food I cooked. Don't underestimate me; I'm an excellent cook."
Giorgio smiled and said, "Alright, I'm looking forward to it."
Anna was stunned. Did he just smile?
When he smiled, his perfect features and gentle smile made him incredibly enchanting, much more attractive than when he looked cold.
For a moment, she stared at him without realizing it.
Until...
"How long do you plan to keep staring?" the man's taunting voice interrupted her thoughts.
Anna snapped back to reality, feeling embarrassed. "I'll leave first."
She quickly emptied the water in the cup and hurriedly left.
Just as Little Tony entered the room, he coincidentally saw Anna running out in a fluster with a reddened face. He was surprised and wondered if Mr. Vittorio had done something to her again. But when he entered the room and saw Giorgio lying shirtless on the bed, lost in thought, he was so shocked that he almost fainted.
"N-Nine, Mr. Vittorio... Y-You-"
As he spoke, he closed the door to the medical room as if afraid that someone would see what was happening inside.
Giorgio understood his thoughts and gave him a cold glance. "What are you thinking? I'm just applying medicine."
Oh, so that's it! Little Tony had mistakenly thought they...
Little Tony let out a sigh of relief and reported, "Black Jack has been taken care of. He doesn't have the strength to escape this time, and all the witnesses today have been dealt with. Nothing will leak out."
Giorgio, looking down on him, said coldly, "It better be that way, otherwise you should know the consequences."
"Yes, if any more problems arise, I'll willingly resign," Little Tony vowed with great conviction.
Giorgio's cold demeanor faded away, and he instructed Little Tony to bring him a new pair of trousers.
Little Tony respectfully complied and once Giorgio was dressed, he hesitated to speak.
"Just say what you want to say," came the four words, an irresistible command.
Little Tony lowered his head, bit his lip, and squeezed out his words, "Mr. Vittorio, I just feel... that your actions towards Miss Stefanelli seem to go beyond what's expected. The old Giorgio wouldn't give a second glance to a woman, nor would he allow a woman to get close, let alone put himself in danger because of a woman.”
But in these short few days, Anna had caused unexpected and unthinkable things to happen.
When unusual situations like this occurred, it wasn't a good sign for a man who dominated the crime world. It was a question on his power, a blot on his prowess.
Giorgio squinted his eyes, his gaze deep and dark.
He knew very well that he would always be impulsive when it came to Anna. Giorgio lightly parted his lips and said, "I know my limits."
"Yes."
...
When Anna left the treatment room, she deliberately took the tablet with her. She didn't want anyone to see the video or know that it was Katherine.
She headed to the set where Katherine was.
Katherine was a manager, 25 years old, and had discovered numerous popular artists. With the help of the Stefanelli Family and the capabilities of the Vittorio Family, she elevated these artists to new heights. In the entertainment industry, she was even more famous and respected than the artists she managed.
When Anna arrived on the set, she wore a mask and asked, "Hello, can you please let Katherine know that I'm looking for her?"
The staff member thought she was another person trying to get famous and gave her a cold glance. "No time, not everyone can enter the set."
Wait, she had an idea!
Anna suddenly thought of a way. When the staff member turned away, she took off her mask and walked straight in.
This time, one of the assistants mistook her for Katherine and warmly led the way.
"Katherine, you’re here. The set won't start for another half an hour. Come to the rest area and take a break."
"Okay," Anna nodded and followed, entering the rest area. Once the assistant left, she quickly patted her chest.
Fortunately, their appearances were identical, or else she wouldn't have known what to do.
'Mommy has a message!' Suddenly, in the quiet air, the sound of a message ringtone came.
Anna furrowed her brows. Wasn't that Penny's customized ringtone she deliberately recorded? She followed the sound and found a white phone on the corner of a large dressing table.
She swiftly walked over and picked it up, realizing it was identical to her phone. Using her fingerprint to unlock it, Penny's wallpaper appeared on the screen.
It really was her phone!
But how did it end up with her sister?
"Who are you? What are you doing here?" A sharp question was thrown at her from behind.
Anna turned around and saw Katherine, making her shiver.
"Si-Sis... it's me. I came to find you for something."
Katherine was both surprised and shocked. She had arranged for Black Jack the night before, knowing that something would happen today. She even came out to work, never expecting Anna to be unharmed and show up here.
Then, her gaze fell on what Anna held in her hand, her eyes narrowing.
That night, she had taken Anna's phone with the intention of destroying it. However, she couldn't unlock it, hoping to find some secrets inside. Now that it had been discovered, she forced a stiff smile. "Next time, if you have something to say, wait until I'm home. Don't come to the set. That phone is yours; I picked it up on the road near the villa, so I took it with me since you were here."
So that's how it is.
Anna said, "Oh," but in the next second, she tightly wrinkled her beautiful brows.
Didn't her sister say she found the phone? How did she know it was hers if she hadn't said anything?
Could it be...
One answer seemed obvious...
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