CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THREE – INVITATION TO THE SUMMIT

The night breeze carried the faint sounds of laughter and music from the ongoing celebration below. A new chapter in the Cesaro family saga was beginning, and Jasmine knew that whatever twists and turns lay ahead, their love and their unity would see them through. As Marco leaned in to kiss her, the worries of the future faded away. For now, in this moment, they had each other and the strength of their family behind them. And that, Jasmine realized, was more than enough. The invitation arrived on a Tuesday, hand-delivered by a nondescript courier who vanished as quickly as he appeared. Marco turned the heavy cream-colored envelope over in his hands, his brow furrowed as he examined the ornate wax seal. "What is it?" Jasmine asked, peering over his shoulder. Marco broke the seal, his eyes scanning the elegant script within. "It's an invitation. To a summit of cartel leaders." Jasmine's eyes widened. "Is that... normal?" Marco shook his head, a wry smile playing at his lips. "Norma