CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SEVEN - THROUGH THE FIRE

As they stood there, the sounds of laughter and conversation drifting out from the library, Amelia felt a surge of love and pride. The De Laurentis family had been tested, pushed to its very limits. But they had emerged stronger, more united than ever before. The road ahead would not be easy. The scars left by Michael's betrayal would take time to fully heal. Dante remained a threat, lurking in the shadows. And the business world was ever-changing, presenting new challenges with each passing day. But in that moment, with the stars twinkling above and the warmth of her family surrounding her, Amelia knew that they could face anything. The De Laurentis legacy would continue, built on a foundation of love, trust, and resilience. The grand hallways, typically filled with the warm chatter of family members, echoed with an unsettling quiet. In the weeks following the dramatic confrontation that exposed Michael's betrayal and Dante's machinations, the very fabric of the family seemed to be