Chapter One Hundred Eighteen - The Final Showdown

The warm summer breeze wafted through the open windows of the De Laurentis mansion, carrying with it the sweet scent of blooming roses from the garden. Amelia Hartwell stood in the spacious kitchen, her hands covered in flour as she kneaded dough for her latest creation. The rhythmic motion was soothing, allowing her mind to wander to the events of the past few months. "I still can't believe how much has changed," she murmured to herself, a small smile playing on her lips. "Talking to yourself again, cara mia?" Alessandro's deep voice startled her from her reverie. He leaned against the doorframe, a playful smirk on his handsome face. Amelia rolled her eyes, but couldn't suppress her grin. "Just thinking about everything that's happened. It's been quite a ride, hasn't it?" Alessandro crossed the room, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind and resting his chin on her shoulder. "That it has. But I wouldn't change a thing." She leaned back into his embrace, savoring the mome