CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY TWO - THE CALM BEFORE

Claudia and Sophia leaned in, their eyes wide with curiosity and apprehension. "It points to an old estate," Amelia continued. "An estate that once belonged to the De Laurentis family but was abandoned decades ago. I think... I think that's where the fortune is hidden." A heavy silence fell over the room. The implications of their discovery were staggering. They had not only uncovered a long-buried family secret but potentially found the key to reclaiming a stolen inheritance. "We have to go there," Sophia said, breaking the silence. "We have to see for ourselves." Claudia nodded in agreement. "But we need to be careful. This isn't just about money – we're dealing with a betrayal that goes back generations. Who knows what other secrets we might uncover?" Amelia's mind was racing. She knew they were standing on the precipice of something monumental, something that could change the De Laurentis family forever. "We'll go," she said decisively. "But first, I think it's time we told Al