Chapter One Hundred Thirty Three - Family Bonds Strengthened

They uncovered tales of decades-old feuds between branches of the family, each more dramatic than the last. There were stories of stolen inheritances, scandalous love affairs, and even a duel fought over a prized racehorse. "Your family puts soap operas to shame," Amelia remarked one evening, leafing through a particularly juicy diary entry. Alessandro snorted. "Tell me about it. I'm starting to think being dramatic is a genetic trait for the De Laurentis clan." As they dug deeper, patterns began to emerge. Every generation seemed to have its share of mysterious illnesses, always affecting the women who married into the family. But it was a mention of a particular heirloom that caught their attention. "The Tears of Venus," Alessandro read aloud from a yellowed letter. "It says here that it was a necklace, passed down through the family for generations. Supposedly blessed by Venus herself to ensure lasting love." Amelia raised an eyebrow. "Blessed or cursed? Because it seems like i