Chapter 323 Don't Cry
She spoke truthfully, "Yesterday, I received a call from Wendy saying that she got into trouble. I rushed over and found out that she had lost me to Ben for the night as a bet. I refused and tried to escape but got into a dispute with one of his subordinates. I don't know what happened exactly, but suddenly..."
"It wasn't intentional. I just wanted to escape and defend myself."
"Sister, considering how much I've helped you, can you please help me? Find a top-notch lawyer to clear my name and get me out."
She was innocent and helpless, putting all her hope on the person in front of her.
She didn't realize that the person in front of her was not her savior but the one responsible for her misfortune.
Katherine held her wrist and comforted her gently, "Alright, don't worry. No matter the reason, I will definitely help you.
But Anna... even if it were self-defense or involuntary manslaughter, there would still be criminal responsibility. I estimate that even with the best lawyer, the most they can do is reduce the sentence."
Implied was that she would most likely go to prison.
Anna was afraid of losing everything and couldn't help but shed tears again. "I don't want to go to prison, really don't want to. I'm scared of the darkness inside, worried about Penny."
Ha, she didn't want to go to prison, just freely frolicking in front of Giorgio?
Katherine sneered sarcastically in her head but maintained a gentle demeanor on her face. "Don't cry. Don't worry. I'll find a way to take care of Penny and make sure she doesn't find out about this. You should adjust your emotions and take care of yourself inside. I'll consult with a lawyer and get more details. If possible, I'll try to settle the matter privately without going to trial. Otherwise, it won't be good for your reputation and Penny's future."
In reality, she didn't want Giorgio to know about this.
At that moment, Anna was completely shocked and couldn't see through Katherine's hypocritical facade. She thanked her while tearing up, "Thank you. Katherine, I'm sorry about what happened before. If I can get out later, I'll take Penny and leave this place. We won't appear in front of you and Mr. Vittorio ever again."
Katherine would never believe her again.
She smiled faintly, "Silly, why are you telling me these things now? It's fine."
"The time is up." The unfeeling and impartial voice sounded, announcing the end of ten minutes.
Look, time passes so quickly outside.
Staying in prison, she had nightmares repeatedly last night, unable to sleep all night, feeling like she had lived through a century.
Anna grabbed Katherine's hand and earnestly pleaded, "I'm counting on you. Please protect Penny for me, and don't let her be bullied."
Before finishing her sentence, the staff pulled her away.
Katherine looked at Anna's appearance, her face gradually turning cold, eventually becoming expressionless.
She walked out of the detention center, got in the car, and asked her manager, sitting in the driver's seat, "What did the lawyer say?"
The agent hurriedly replied, "The lawyer said this situation is very complicated. It's best to determine the true cause of death of the deceased and then provide evidence of coercion. According to the current situation, a lighter punishment can be given."
Katherine's gaze turned cold. "Did I ask you to understand this?"
"No, the lawyer also said that if we don't fight for it, under normal circumstances, the sentence would be at least 5 to 10 years."
Five to ten years, the prime of a woman's life, ruined inside prison.
Once she comes out, she'll be detached from the world.
And during these five to ten years, everything will have changed, and who will remember her?
Katherine was quite satisfied with this answer, and a smirk appeared on her face.
"For the sake of her being my own younger sister, let's change her sentence from life to ten years. My foolish sister should still be grateful to me. Oh, and..."
"What is it, Katherine?" the agent asked earnestly.
Katherine said, "Block all news, don't let Giorgio or any outsiders know about this. Also, retrieve Anna's phone from her and give it to me."
"Yes."
On the same day, Sara received a text message from Anna on her phone: [Sara, Alessandro got into trouble. I'm going to country M. Can you please take care of Penny for me? I'll contact you once I've settled down.]
Charlie also received a text message from Anna on his phone: [Charlie and Anna went to see the most important person. You have to be good and get along well with your mommy. If you get along well, Anna will reward you. Also, try to bring your daddy and mommy together. Anna and your daddy are impossible.]
After that, Anna updated a post on her personal Instagram, a photo of her side profile holding an airplane ticket, with the caption: [A ticket, a new life. I won't be updating on Instagram for a while. Don't miss me too much, everyone.]
Netizens were confused:
[Weren't they just officially together with Mr. Vittorio? Why suddenly go abroad?]
[Maybe something came up.]
[She can still travel abroad, while we can't even go to another province.]
[At least she's not being bothered by her stepmother.]
[Keep going.]
Comments on Instagram were relatively normal.
Sara, however, found it strange. Anna going abroad to find Alessandro? She had never heard Anna mention it before.
Besides, Anna didn't seem like the kind of person who would leave Penny behind and just go without saying anything. She didn't even return her call last night.
She dialed the number, but unexpectedly, the call was hung up, and a text message flashed: [Boarding now, going on airplane mode. We'll talk once I'm there.]
Sara was left speechless.
She couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong, but something felt off.
But there were photos on Instagram, and Anna seemed fine. She didn't appear to be in any trouble. So she should be fine, right?
Hmm, she must be fine!
Even after listening to the explanation, Penny still felt uneasy. After worrying all day, she took advantage of Sara going to the bathroom to call Charlie on her phone secretly." Charlie, can you help me check if my mom really went to country M? I'm really worried about her," said Charlie.
"I find it strange, too. I've been thinking about it all day but couldn't figure it out. Okay, wait for my message, I'll check the IP address," replied Charlie.
After hanging up, he opened his computer and typed away on the keyboard with his tiny hands. After a while, a string of codes appeared.
The displayed address showed that she was indeed on a certain airplane, and the location was changing rapidly, heading toward country M.
Anna really went to country M? Charlie pouted and felt a sense of emptiness after relaxing.
The most important person should be the same person as Penny in his heart. Is Anna going to find that person?
"Charlie, it's time for dinner," Katherine's gentle voice sounded.
Charlie closed his computer, sent a reassuring message to Penny, and got up to leave.
Without greeting Katherine at the door, he remained cold.
Katherine glanced at the computer in the room and then looked at Charlie's small figure. A barely noticeable glint appeared in her eyes.
Luckily, she was smart enough to send Judy to country M with a phone.
She went downstairs.
Just then, Giorgio also came out of his grandmother's room. She walked over and asked softly,
"How's she doing? Has grandmother's condition improved?"
"Um, she's conscious during the day," Giorgio replied in a low voice, indicating that the situation was still not good.
Katherine reassured him, "Don't worry, with so many people taking care of her, grandmother's condition will improve."
Giorgio remained silent. He knew how his grandmother's health was.
He lifted his lip slightly, "Have you seen my phone?"
"Um, you dropped it on the sofa, here," Katherine took out the phone and handed it to Giorgio.
Giorgio's slender hand took it and unlocked the screen, then he saw the content on it, his gaze slightly darkened.
"You touched my phone?"
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