Chapter 101 Kissing Her in Front of The World!
While Anna was in a panic, still unable to think of a solution, the wedding march began playing.
The groom, Giorgio, accompanied by Enrico and Tom, walked slowly toward Anna.
He was wearing a handmade suit, standing tall and handsome, exuding the aristocratic perfection and unparalleled elegance of high society with every step.
He appeared like a god, stunningly handsome, causing jealousy and resentment among onlookers!
Despite the grandeur and splendor of the hall, it paled in comparison to him and seemed dull.
Enrico and Tom were following behind him, equally as exceptional.
The appearance of the groomsmen caused a stir in the entire venue.
"So handsome, so handsome!"
"He's too handsome!"
"The most handsome groom, the most handsome groomsmen! Does anyone object?"
The socialites at the scene were envious and jealous.
Internet users went crazy as well.
Even Mr. and Mrs. Stefanelli, as well as Fabio, were proud of their daughter Katherine.
To marry such a handsome and attractive man such as Giorgio, it was true happiness! A great achievement!
Although Anna was nervous, the moment she saw Giorgio, she was still amazed by his handsomeness.
He was noble, perfect, and exquisite.
He possessed the kind of breathtaking beauty that made people's hearts tremble, unforgettable and suffocating.
She finally understood why Katherine loved him so much because this man had the capital to indulge even the most reserved of women.
But, amidst her admiration, a strange emotion welled up inside her.
A few days ago, he told her to remember that night, and he asked if she wanted to know what she meant to him. Today, he appeared in a suit, prepared to marry her sister.
What did she mean to him?
Perhaps, she understood now.
When they first met, he mistook her for Katherine and kissed her, holding her in his arms.
Then she dropped her towel in front of him and had a few ambiguous encounters.
Afterward, they unexpectedly tangled for one night.
In his eyes, she must have been just an attractive woman with a decent figure.
And fueled by male pride, he disliked the idea of her being with Simon, wanting to control her and make her exclusively his.
All those things he said were just typical ways that men used to flirt with girls.
To him, she was just an object of interest!
And she had been overthinking it for a few days. Anna felt the pain in her heart and told herself, "Anna, how pitiful you are."
At this moment, a beautiful wedding march began to play. Giorgio's gaze fell on the woman before him. She was visibly different from her usual elegance, instead exuding a delicate charm.
He lifted an elegant eyebrow and walked gracefully towards her, saying, "Anna?"
His words startled Anna, who looked at Giorgio with astonishment. He actually recognized her?
Enrico and Tom behind him were even more shocked. Anna? The bride should be Katherine, so how could it be Anna?
Feeling uncomfortable under the scrutiny of several people, Anna quickly collected her thoughts and whispered, "I was accidentally pushed up here. I can't explain right now. What should I do? Should I find an excuse to delay for a few minutes and bring Katherine up?"
Her anxiety and helplessness fully showcased her youthful innocence.
Giorgio's gaze was deep as ink. If she appeared here, wearing a wedding dress, it would definitely cause a stir. And since Katherine still hadn't shown up, something must have happened.
If the public found out, she would be held accountable for all the charges.
He calmly and decisively said, "Stand in for Katherine and complete this ceremony."
What? Stand in for Katherine and complete the wedding? Anna never expected to hear such an answer, and her eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"No, I really..." She hesitated.
"If it's exposed, the consequences will not be something you can bear, and Penny will also be implicated," the man's deep voice interrupted her.
Anna thought about it.
She knew that everyone favored Katherine, and if she appeared here, she would definitely face online abuse. Penny would also be affected because of her.
At that moment, the joyful voice of the host echoed, "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the distinguished and dazzling groom, Mr. Giorgio, together with his beautiful bride, Miss Stefanelli. Step onto the path of love, onto the sacred stage."
Anna wanted to say something, but Giorgio had already taken her hand, linking arms with her, and led her down the flower-filled aisle.
Exquisite decorations lined both sides, countless flower petals floated in the air, and ribbons danced, creating a romantic and grand atmosphere.
The wedding music complemented everything perfectly, making it all vibrant and flawless.
So, this was the grandeur Giorgio had prepared for Katherine's wedding!
He must have really wanted to marry Katherine, which was why he couldn't allow any mistakes.
Behind them, Tom focused on their figures and whispered, "What's going on? Wasn't Giorgio supposed to, you know? Why did they get married?"
The original plan was for the assassin to appear, and Giorgio would be shot, delaying the wedding. But now, everything was completely chaotic.
Enrico's gaze was full of meaning, and he spoke with profound knowledge, "Giorgio is protecting Anna."
Tom was momentarily stunned, but soon understood.
He read the situation. If the assassin appeared now and something happened to Katherine, Anna, who was here, would surely defend herself and end up in the line of fire.
Giorgio was doing all this for Anna.
The alternate result could end up being too devastating!
...
The wedding ceremony was not complicated. Besides the necessary procedures, there was just the priest's presence.
"Beautiful Miss Stefanelli, do you agree to marry Giorgio, to love him unconditionally, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do you part, in good times and bad?"
Of course, Anna didn't want to.
Throughout the entire process, she had a thousand impulses to say that she wasn't Katherine.
But with thousands of spectators, hundreds of cameras, she had no idea how to speak up, and she also had to keep Giorgio's warning in mind.
She made the mess, so she had to bear it. After the wedding, she would leave as Katherine!
Taking a deep breath, she squeezed out her voice, "I do."
The priest turned to Giorgio. "Honorable Giorgio, do you agree to take Katherine as your wife, to love her unconditionally, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, till death do you part, in good times and bad?"
Giorgio had never thought of facing such a question, and he wouldn't answer.
Looking at Anna in front of him, his eyebrows and eyes twitched slightly. He took a step forward, his strong arm encircling her waist, and he lowered his head, kissing her lips.
To outsiders, this was a silent answer!
"Wow!"
"What masculine charm!"
"Ah! What a response!"
"I envy them!"
"I want a husband like that too!"
The scene and the internet were filled with excitement.
The applause roared incessantly.
In the eyes of the whole world, it was a romantic scene, and this kiss was turned into a GIF by netizens, spreading like crazy, making hearts flutter with immense success.
Was this reality? Clearly, it was a scene from a romantic movie!
But in Anna's eyes, it was nerve-wracking!
Was he crazy?
He actually kissed her! Kissed her in front of so many people!
No, she forgot. She was Katherine now.
He was kissing Katherine's identity.
It must have been planned beforehand, a romantic gesture for Katherine.
In her heart, that inexplicable sourness surged once again.
Among the many guests in attendance, Renaldo was there as well. He had a bitter smile on his face. The young woman at the altar reminded him of his naive little sister. She would have loved to be the one up there marrying Giorgio. It was her dream.
He made her so enamored with him and then threw her away when he was done using her. What a wonderful groom...
Renaldo thought Camilla had gotten rid of the bride, but there she was. He had someone watching Katherine's movements, so he knew for sure that she was the one at the lake and fooled Camilla into going after her.
However, perhaps there was something he was missing, and he needed to find out what.
Until then, Renaldo clapped and cheered like any other guest.