Chapter 449 Not Giving Me a Chance to Explain?
In a chaotic, crowded place, security agents formed a path through the crowd.
He stepped out of the luxurious Maybach, tall and elegant, exuding nobility.
The moment he arrived, his presence was powerful, almost god-like.
He actually came!
Anna was momentarily startled, unsure of what to do or say.
At the same time, Giorgio spotted Anna standing next to Giuseppe.
His brow furrowed slightly. After a moment, he walked over, each step exuding confidence and power.
"Mr. Vittorio!"
"Is it really Mr. Vittorio who wants to develop this land?"
"Mr. Vittorio, you're great, and we support you, but we come here every day to drink tea, play cards, and dance. This park is the only place in Crownhaven where we can enjoy ourselves. You can't just tear it down."
"Yeah, we bring our kids and grandkids here every week. Just a few days ago, my grandson couldn't get in and cried for a long time."
"Mr. Vittorio, please explain."
"Yes, we need an explanation!"
The crowd was earnest and emotional.
Giorgio stayed completely composed, his face calm.
He looked at everyone and said, "First, this land has always been my grandmother's property, part of her personal estate. The Vittorio family has the right to handle it and doesn't need to explain their decisions and actions to any of you. Second, because of my grandmother's longing for my mother, this land has remained undeveloped and vacant for a hundred years. You should be grateful to my grandmother for letting you use it for so long, instead of treating it as your own and demanding more."
He continued, "Third, the new project is a national model top-level scenic area. It has already been certified. It promotes development for the long-term benefit of the country and the people. You have no right to interfere. According to law section 310, disrupting major construction and causing delays can result in fines of several thousand dollars or more, and severe cases can lead to imprisonment for three to five years."
Each word was sharp and decisive. The regulations were clear.
After hearing this, the crowd instantly fell silent. They had come with great momentum, hoping to prevent the development or at least get some compensation.
But now, they might be fined instead.
More importantly, there was no way to refute his words!
Everyone kept quiet, looking at each other.
Giorgio glanced at them and continued,
"Of course, considering everyone's attachment to the land, the Vittorio family is not heartless. Those who leave now will not be held accountable. Additionally, if anyone or their family members have relevant work experience, they can apply at the recruitment office and pour their feelings into this project."
Getting a job with the Vittorio family required exceptional abilities. Even a simple laborer had to go through a selection process! Now, with such an opportunity offered to them, everyone instantly felt more inclined to be happy.
"Thank you, Mr. Vittorio."
"We'll leave right away."
What had started as a major disturbance was resolved by Giorgio with just a few words.
Presenting objective reasons and stakes first, then offering a suitable condition that everyone could accept. It was a brilliant move.
Moreover, his solution didn't cost a penny and silenced everyone, preventing them from using affection as an excuse for personal gain.
He even took the opportunity to recruit people.
Turning danger into opportunity, transforming a predicament into an advantage—that was it.
Anna admired him from the bottom of her heart.
In work and handling matters, Giorgio was undoubtedly one of the top leaders, worthy of respect and admiration. Even Giuseppe couldn't deny it.
After all, before coming out, he had been thinking about how to quickly resolve the situation without causing a big scene with those who didn't follow the rules.
Giorgio not only solved it quickly but also turned the situation to his advantage, something Giuseppe hadn't expected.
He walked over and said, "Uncle Giorgio, I'm glad you came. I really need to learn the art of handling such matters from you."
Giorgio let out a faint, cold grunt, his gaze sweeping over Anna standing behind Giuseppe. "I heard you moved to the project office?"
"Yes, it's a crucial planning period for the project. I thought there shouldn't be any mistakes, so I moved over last night to avoid traveling between two places," Giuseppe explained. "The food at the project office doesn't suit me, so I asked Anna to come and take care of me."
Giorgio's eyes narrowed a bit more, a slight chill emanating from him. "Regarding Katherine's personal matters, I have something to ask Ms. Stefanelli. Ms. Stefanelli, please come to the office with me."
Anna didn't want to talk to him anymore and said, "Sorry, Mr. Vittorio, Katherine and I didn't spend much time together growing up, so I don't know much about her matters. You can ask Katherine herself or find someone to look into it. I need to make lunch for Mr. Vittorio, so I don't have time right now. Excuse me."
She turned around and walked away.
Giorgio's mouth twitched. He knew saying he wanted to ask about Katherine was just an excuse, and he didn't believe she couldn't tell. Moreover, it was only nine o'clock, and she said she needed to make lunch. She was clearly avoiding him.
Giorgio felt a surge of frustration. He dismissed Giuseppe and headed to the kitchen.
The project office's kitchen was large. It didn't provide breakfast, so no one was there at the moment. Anna was standing in front of the vegetable rack, organizing the vegetables. Hearing footsteps, she guessed it was him and immediately walked to the innermost corner.
Closing the door behind him, he didn't walk over to her but stood at the door and said, "Are you not even giving me a chance to explain?"
His voice rose in a questioning tone, like a stone falling into the lake of her heart, causing a wave of bitterness.
"I don't need an explanation, I just needed an answer. Regardless of the reason, that answer was enough for me to step back. I don't want to try anymore. Mr. Vittorio, let's part on good terms."
'Part on good terms?' he thought.
"Are you sure the current situation is us parting on good terms?" Giorgio angrily walked over and stood in front of her, effectively cornering her.He locked his gaze on her. "Since you said you want us to part on good terms, I should explain clearly and remove any misunderstandings."
Not giving her a chance, he continued, "The situation with Katherine was the only condition she agreed to for the divorce."
What? The condition for divorce?
Anna was shocked. "She agreed to get a divorce only if you slept with her?"
Saying it out loud made it sound even more ridiculous!
Giorgio said seriously and firmly, "That's indeed the case. If necessary, I can have her come over and explain it to you."
He was willing to have his wife come over to explain to someone like her, as if she were really that important. Moreover, at such a close distance, she noticed his eyes were slightly bloodshot, and he had a faint smell of cigarettes, indicating he hadn't slept all night and had smoked a lot. Such a state made him seem so dejected and made her heart race.
Anna took a deep breath, telling herself not to fall for him or be confused by him again. He was like a poisonous drug, not to be touched.
She said, "There's no need for that. Even if what you said is true, you actually slept with her just to get a divorce? Mr. Vittorio, maybe you don't think it's a big deal, but I believe in a more traditional type of relationship. I believe that once two people are together, they should be devoted and maintain exclusivity in both body and mind. What you did is beyond my understanding, especially when I couldn't contact you, and you disappeared for a night when I trusted you. You broke my trust in you for the first time. I felt betrayed, deceived, and disappointed. It's impossible for us to be together again," she added.
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