CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY SIX - AN OLD ALLIANCE

Later that night, as Alessandro paced in his study, trying to make sense of the day's events, Amelia appeared in the doorway. Her face was pale, her eyes red from crying. "I can't do this anymore, Alessandro," she said softly. Alessandro turned to her, his heart clenching at the defeat in her voice. "Amelia, please. We can work through this. We have to, for Leo's sake." Amelia shook her head, fresh tears spilling down her cheeks. "Leo is gone, Alessandro. And I'm not sure I even know who you are anymore." As she turned and walked away, Alessandro felt as if his world was collapsing around him. Outside the study, hidden from view, Isabella listened with a triumphant smile. Her plan was working perfectly. Soon, the De Laurentis empire would be ripe for the taking, and she, Dante, and Cherry would be there to seize control. The grand halls of De Laurentis Enterprises echoed with hushed whispers and furtive glances as Amelia made her way to Alessandro's office. She couldn't shake the