Chapter 287 Becoming Mrs. Vittorio's Niece-In-Law
This...
Colombo turned pale, not daring to challenge the elder's authority, "Yes, I'll go issue the statement right now."
"Don't worry, Grandma."
The two hastily left.
Once in his own courtyard, Colombo kicked over a flower vase.
Bang!
"That damn unfilial son! Have someone bring him back to me at once!"
"Oh Lord, please calm down," Henna approached to comfort him. "At least it's not Katherine. That's a relief. Besides, Giuseppe hasn't been dating or seeking a girlfriend for years. Isn't that a good thing?
And as for Anna, she's been receiving much favorable attention lately. I think we could use this to our advantage, and it might not be a bad thing.
As far as marriage goes, that's a long way off. There will be plenty of opportunities to break it off in the future."
Hearing this, Colombo cooled down a bit, "Fine, fine. This unfilial son will be the death of me. Let's do as Viviana says for now."
"Mhm."
Soon, Giuseppe's personal Twitter account posted, "Indeed, I am in a relationship with Anna. Thank you all for your concern."
The tweet caused an uproar no smaller than the previous scandalous video!
After all, Giuseppe was quite a prominent and popular figure in Crownhaven, and coupled with the allure of the twin heiress, netizens were eagerly following the drama.
"Oh my God! The suave Mr. Vittorio is actually with one of the Stefanelli girls!" someone gasped.
"How come no one's ever caught them on camera?!" another whined in disbelief.
"Is it going to be the wedding of the century?"
"Did Miss Stefanelli come back just to hook up with Mr. Vittorio?"
"Our poor Mr. Vittorio will be so heartbroken if that's true!"
"Ugh, women who've led quiet lives for over 20 years have boyfriends now, and I'm still single. I'm becoming a recluse..."
Comments blazed through the internet, full of fiery speculation.
Giuseppe's phone buzzed relentlessly as he was still in bed sleeping.
Bleary-eyed, he reached for his phone and saw a barrage of messages from his friends: [Not telling us about your love life? That's not cool, man.]
[No wonder you were ignoring that girl; you had a girlfriend already.]
[Engaged to a Stefanelli heiress, huh? Looking good for your future.]
[Honestly, are you trying to upstage your uncle Giorgio?]
Girlfriend? Fiancée?
Confused, Giuseppe got up, put on his gold-rimmed glasses, and scrolled through the news only to find himself trending!
His face obscured by shock, he used his slender fingers to hit call and dialed his father, "Did you mess with my account?"
"You have the nerve to call me after your shenanigans?" Colombo roared.
"You've been utterly reckless! Have you given any thought to your status to who you are? To find women, can’t you go to your apartment? And now you're caught on video!
Do you have any idea how close you were to ruining your reputation? Your grandmother was about to strip you of your inheritance and banish you to a foreign branch office!"
His father's diatribe was a perfect display of tough love.
Giuseppe’s expression darkened, "So, you announced that I'm dating Anna or that we're getting engaged?"
"That's right! Own up to your actions! If you can't handle it, then get out of the country!"
With that, Colombo hung up, leaving anger hanging in the air.
Underneath his glasses, Giuseppe's eyes were a swirling mix of emotions.
Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding. The ringtone of his phone interrupted his thoughts.
The caller ID read: 'Katherine.'
He swiped to answer, "Hey..."
"Giuseppe, what are you doing? Once the storm blows over, it'll all be forgotten. Why announce anything with Anna? How are you going to handle this now?" Katherine interrogated angrily.
What she wanted was for Anna to be the scapegoat, not to hand over the wealth, power, or the man to her!
If Anna truly married into the Vittorio family, becoming Mrs. Vittorio, Katherine would forever be compared to Anna, posing a dire threat to her.
Moreover, she had a soft spot for Giuseppe; in his embrace, she felt warmth and love, not wanting to give him up to Anna.
After listening, Giuseppe chuckled softly, "Jealous?"
"Katherine, that's not what I meant, and you know, no one can say no in front of Grandma."
"So, what are you going to do about it? You plan on actually dating Anna?"
"Don't worry, it's just for show. I won't have feelings for her, and I'll find the right time to break it off later. Where are you now? Can I come over and cheer you up? Huh?"
His voice was gentle and doting.
Katherine felt assured by his genuine affection for her—that he couldn't possibly have feelings for Anna.
Regaining her composure, she replied, "No need, you must be busy these days. Just take care of yourself."
The call disconnected again, leaving a mix of concern and emotional distance, with a hint of upset. Men often find such women the most endearing.
Giuseppe got out of bed, walked out of the room, and instructed his assistant, "Find a gemstone Katherine likes and send it to her; she's not in a good mood."
"Yes, sir," the assistant agreed. Thinking of the sensational news, he hesitantly inquired, "Sir, how shall we deal with the news about you and Miss Stefanelli...?"
Having followed Giuseppe for years, he knew of Giuseppe's fondness for Katherine and was caught off guard by Anna's sudden appearance. The assistant was extremely worried, but Giuseppe just smiled lightly, raising an eyebrow, "Don't you find it amusing?"
"Huh? Sir, I'm almost freaking out for you, what's amusing about it?"
After all, according to the original plan, Giuseppe was supposed to help bring together Miss Stefanelli and Giorgio, seizing control of the Vittorio Group and winning Katherine's heart. Now, the situation was a complete mess, far from amusing!
Adjusting his glasses with a profound look, Giuseppe replied, "You'll understand later. Clear my schedule for today; I have matters to attend to."
"Uh... okay." The assistant left, frustrated and puzzled, not daring to question further.
Once he was gone, the wry smile on Giuseppe's lips grew more devious and bright.
Giorgio's love interest had become his girlfriend. He wondered what would Giorgio’s reaction be.
Hehe, he was somewhat eager to see it.
...
At the Vittorio Group, in the executive boardroom.
In the luxurious and spacious setting, where the atmosphere was usually stern and formal, the executives were now buzzing with discussion.
"Manager Mr. Vittorio's official announcement of his relationship with Miss Stefanelli was completely unexpected."
"The Stefanelli family introducing a daughter out of the blue is all to their benefit and no harm."
"Frankly, there's no need for the Vittorio Group to engage in another marriage alliance with the Stefanellis."
Tap!
The authoritative sound of a man's dress shoes echoed in the room.
Everyone's expression altered as they turned to the dignified man entering the boardroom. They quickly stood up to greet him.
"Good morning, Mr. Vittorio."
"Mr. Vittorio, are you in favor of your manager Mr. Vittorio's marriage alliance with Miss Stefanelli?"
Marriage alliance?
"What marriage alliance?" Giorgio wasn't aware of the news.
A colleague promptly stepped forward to explain, "It's about your manager, Mr. Vittorio's official announcement of his relationship with Miss Stefanelli. The news hinted at a marriage alliance. We thought it was something the Vittorio family discussed and agreed upon together."
With that, he handed over the newspaper.
Giorgio glanced down and saw on his phone's large screen a personal tweet from Giuseppe – he really was dating Anna.
For people of their stature, an official announcement was as good as being tethered together. Had Giuseppe openly acknowledged and cemented their relationship?
That was just great.
First, it was his business partner Simon. Now, his nephew Giuseppe.
Did she intend to date every man in his sphere?
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