CHAPTER FOUR HUNDRED AND ONE – REBUILDING THE RUINS

Jasmine stepped carefully over the charred remains of what was once Cesaro's Bistro, her heart heavy with memories. The once-bustling restaurant now lay in ruins, a casualty of the bitter war between the Cesaro and Moretti families. Marco followed close behind, his eyes scanning the devastation. "I can't believe it's all gone," Jasmine said, her voice barely above a whisper. She knelt down and picked up a broken plate, its edges blackened by fire. Marco placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I know, it's hard to see it like this. But maybe... maybe this is an opportunity." Jasmine looked up at him, curiosity piqued. "An opportunity? How do you mean?" "Well," Marco began, helping Jasmine to her feet, "what if we didn't just rebuild the Bistro? What if we made it bigger, better than before?" Jasmine's eyes widened as she considered the possibility. "You really think we could do that?" "Why not?" Marco said, a glimmer of excitement in his eyes. "Look around us. We're starting fr