CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FIVE - UNDER A VEIL OF LIES

Alessandro tightened his hold on her, feeling the familiar ache of loss mingling with a fierce determination. "He is here with us, amore," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "In everything we do, in every fight we face. And tomorrow, we'll make sure his memory is honored by bringing down the man responsible for taking him from us." As they stood there, looking out over the city that had been their home for so long, both Alessandro and Amelia felt a sense of calm settle over them. Tomorrow would bring challenges, undoubtedly. Dante would fight with every dirty trick and underhanded tactic in his considerable arsenal. But they were ready. Armed with the truth, backed by irrefutable evidence and Marco's testimony, they felt prepared to face whatever the courtroom might throw at them. In the predawn hours, as the city began to stir to life, Alessandro and Amelia prepared for the day ahead. They dressed with care, armor of a different sort for the battle they were about to face. As th