CHAPTER FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE – NEVER GIVING UP TO A SELL OUT

As the staff filed out, some nodding with cautious optimism, others still looking skeptical, Jasmine felt a mix of relief and trepidation. The real work was just beginning. That night, as she and Marco sat in their empty apartment, the weight of their decision hanging between them, Jasmine finally broke the silence. "We're keeping the Bistro," she said, her voice soft but firm. "I know you had doubts, and I understand why. But this place... it's more than just a restaurant. It's our home, our family. We can't give up on that." Marco was quiet for a long moment, and Jasmine feared another argument was brewing. But then he reached out, taking her hand in his. "You're right," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I lost sight of that for a while. I'm sorry, Jas. We'll make this work, together." The next few weeks were a whirlwind of activity as Jasmine and Marco worked tirelessly to implement the changes they'd promised. New policies were put in place, schedules were reworked, and