Chapter Thirty-One - Rebuilding the Foundation

Just as they were about to enter, a commotion erupted from within the ballroom. The doors burst open, and Dante stumbled out, his face pale and his eyes wild. Behind him, Marco Visconti and several other conspirators followed, their expressions a mix of anger and fear. "You can't do this, Alessandro!" Dante shouted, his voice cracking with desperation. "Think about what you're destroying!" Alessandro's face hardened as he faced his brother. "The only thing being destroyed here is the web of lies you've woven, Dante. It's over." Marco stepped forward, his eyes cold as he regarded Amelia and Alessandro. "You have no idea what forces you're messing with," he hissed. "This goes far beyond your little family drama. There are powers at play here that you can't begin to comprehend." Amelia felt a chill run down her spine at his words, but she stood her ground. "Then perhaps it's time those powers were brought to light," she said, her voice steady despite her racing heart. The standoff wa