Chapter Thirty-Four - The Kitchen Clash

"Thank you for having me, Mrs. De Laurentis," Amelia replied, her voice steady despite her nerves. As they took their seats, Alessandro's cousin Sophia leaned across the table. "So, Amelia, how are you adjusting to life in the spotlight? It must be quite a change from your little bakery." Amelia felt Alessandro tense beside her, but she managed a polite smile. "It's certainly different, but exciting. I'm learning something new every day." The conversation flowed, touching on business deals, society gossip, and family history. Amelia found herself struggling to keep up, feeling increasingly out of place. Later that night, as they prepared for bed, Alessandro noticed Amelia's subdued mood. "Are you okay? You were quiet at dinner." Amelia sighed, sitting on the edge of the bed. "I just... I felt so out of my depth. Everyone was talking about yacht clubs and boarding schools, and I kept thinking about how I spent my summers working at the local ice cream shop." Alessandro sat beside