Chapter Twenty-Two - Embracing the Chaos

The next few weeks were a whirlwind of activity. Alessandro, emboldened by Amelia's support, began to put his plan into motion. He started by calling a private family meeting, gathering Giancarlo, Dante, and the other key family members in the mansion's grand library. Amelia, at Alessandro's insistence, was present as well, though she hung back near the door, feeling the weight of the family's curious and somewhat hostile gazes. "I've called you all here," Alessandro began, his voice steady and authoritative, "because it's time for a change. Our family has operated in the shadows for too long, and it's time to step into the light." Dante scoffed, slouching in his chair. "Here we go again with your moral crusade, brother. When will you accept that this is how business is done?" Alessandro's eyes flashed, but he kept his composure. "No, Dante. This is how business was done. But times are changing, and if we don't change with them, we'll be left behind." He proceeded to lay out his p