Chapter 402 We Were Together Last Night
"Actually, there's no need for first class and the economy class is fine," she said awkwardly.
Giorgio raised his hand to adjust her clothes, saying, "I'll handle these things. You just need to think seriously about your answers and don't try to brush me off."
His movements were gentle, and his voice was magnetic and elegant. At this moment, he seemed like her boyfriend.
Anna's already nervous heart grew even warmer.
"Sir, Miss, it's ready." At this moment, the flight attendant's sweet and polite voice sounded.
Anna quickly lowered her head, "I'll go in first. Be careful on your way back. Bye."
After saying that, she hurriedly walked inside. It was as if she was escaping.
The flight attendant was extremely puzzled and thought, 'She had such a good boyfriend. Why wasn't she reluctant to part? No goodbye kiss? If it were me, I would have suggested a quick rendezvous in the restroom.'
After seeing Anna off, Giorgio drove back to the scenic area.
"Giorgio, where were you last night? You didn't come back all night?" Viviana stepped forward to ask.
Katherine and Giuseppe also looked at him with scrutinizing gazes.
Giuseppe even directly asked, "Anna also went down the mountain yesterday. Did Uncle Giorgio run into her?"
Facing their gazes, Giorgio stood tall and calm, showing no signs of being injured, saying, "I did. We even stayed together."
This statement made Katherine's face change dramatically, and Giuseppe's mouth twitched.
As they imagined various scenarios and when Viviana was about to get angry, Giorgio added, "She was alone in the heavy rainy . And she encountered a robber, so I helped her and took her to the airport this morning."
In a simple statement, he indicated that it was their fault letting her go down the mountain alone. It also expressed that he had the responsibility to help her. No matter how harsh Viviana was, she couldn't be cruel enough to let her face danger.
She said, "No one wanted that. She even plagiarized her sister's work, lacking basic decency."
Her slightly angry and serious words made Katherine's face turn awkward and unnatural.
Giorgio glanced at Katherine and said, "Grandma, there's another reason behind the design issue. It's not what you think. That design draft is void. Everyone will resubmit."
'Resubmit?'
"Giorgio, this is not a game," Viviana said, a bit angry.
'I had always intended to leave that piece of land to Giorgio and Katherine. Now that Katherine had already won, he wanted to give it up again?' Viviana thought.
Katherine was also very displeased.
'If I need to design anew, I might not be able to come up with something better.' Katherine thought.
And this time, everyone knew Viviana's preferences, making it even more competitive!
'The important thing was that Giorgio specifically mentioned 'another reason.' Did he know something?' Katherine thought.
She felt guilty but maintained her graceful posture, "Giorgio, there's really no need, right?"
Giorgio looked at her coldly and said, "Are you sure there's no need?"
His question was calm but carried an invisible pressure. Katherine's heart tightened.
'Did he really know the truth?' She thought.
She didn't dare speak.
Giorgio turned to Viviana and said,
"Grandma, you mentioned giving the land to Katherine, and then the chosen work was hers. It's inevitable that people would feel unfair. This time, I suggest using anonymous submissions, judging only the work, not the designer. Once you've chosen your favorite, the designer can reveal themselves."
This method was very fair. For everyone, it was another opportunity.
Giuseppe said, "I think it's a good idea."
Beatrice also agreed, "Grandma, after seeing Katherine's design, I have some ideas too. I want to participate! Let's do as Giorgio suggested, okay?"
Viviana loved to see others pout, and since it was Giorgio's decision, trying to persuade him would only seem unfair.
"Alright, just don't regret it later."
"We won't."
Giorgio turned and left. Katherine quickly followed him.
Entering the room, she looked at his noble and elegant figure and said，"Giorgio, did Anna say something to you? This design is really my own work. Don't believe her. You know, she grew up in the countryside, resenting me and my parents. Now she wants to prove herself and overshadow me. Her intentions are malicious... “
Giorgio suddenly let out a cold laugh, a smile so cold and dangerous. Katherine felt a terrifying air.
Not knowing what he was laughing at, she saw him turn around, his eyes deep and icy as he stared at her, saying, "The inspiration for the Mexican restaurant chain was something I told her."
Katherine was stunned.
‘What? The design for the Mexican restaurant chain was actually something Giorgio told Anna! Everything I had just said was a lie in front of him! Trying to frame Anna!' Katherine thought.
Giorgio took a step forward, raising the corner of his mouth and saying, "I said I would clear up the misunderstanding and prove her innocence. Do you know what she said?"
Katherine shook her head, her voice trembling， "No."
Giorgio said, "She said that even if it was proven to be hers, Grandma might not choose her and might even dislike her. So she didn't want to make things difficult for everyone. She never said a bad word about you. And what about you?"
Previously, Katherine had said Anna was resentful and had malicious intentions. The contrast was stark! Who really had malicious intentions was now more than evident!
Katherine was stunned. She felt as if her dignity and pride had been crushed to the ground. Any explanation would be too weak.
Giorgio didn't look at her again and walked into the bathroom coldly.
Outside of the room, at the door, Viviana heard the conversation inside and was completely stunned.
'The design was something Giorgio told Anna? And Anna designed it? So the plagiarist was Katherine!
I had always trusted and liked The Katherine! And the detestable Anna had been so considerate, never holding a grudge, and had left on her own.' Viviana thought.
Her gaze grew deeper.
Additionally, Giuseppe had also heard the conversation. He had just followed Viviana, intending to ask something, but ended up hearing the truth. He had misunderstood Anna!
He thought back to when Anna said, "Do you believe me?"
"You think I can't come up with a good design, not only accusing me of framing Katherine but also thinking I'd plagiarize Katherine just to break the contract with you. Giuseppe, let's leave it. I'm going back." Anna's words echoed in his mind.
'How disappointed and helpless she must have felt at that time?Damn it!' Giuseppe thought.
Giuseppe wished he could slap himself.
In Crownhaven, after getting off the plane, Anna originally wanted to invite Sara for a meal. But it turned out she was still with Fabio, not even caring about her best friend!
Helpless, she could only pick up her child, go to the supermarket to buy groceries, and go home to make Mexican food.
"Mommy, I'm so happy! There's Mexican food, you, and Charlie. This is my happiest moment!" Penny said, dancing with joy.
Charlie was more composed, thoughtful. He said, "Auntie, you went out together. Why did you come back alone?"
Anna's expression darkened at the question. Although she didn't mind, thinking about being wronged and driven away still made her sad and embarrassed. She didn't want the two children to know, so she said, "I was worried about you, so I came back on my own."
Charlie stared at her, scrutinizing her , "Really?"
Anna said, "Yes, of course, it's true!"
As soon as she finished speaking, her phone rang abruptly.
"I'll go take this call." She picked up the phone and slipped away.
She went to the yard. Seeing the caller ID, her expression darkened.
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