Chapter Thirty-Seven - Family Feuds

Alessandro tensed beside Amelia. "What's happened?" Eloise's gaze flicked to Amelia, then back to her son. "It's about your father's old files. Someone's been asking questions – dangerous questions." Amelia felt her heart sink. She knew, without a doubt, that this was connected to Victor's visit. As Eloise filled them in on the details, Amelia watched the weight of responsibility settle back onto Alessandro's shoulders. The carefree man from their getaway was fading, replaced by the burdened heir to the De Laurentis legacy. But as Alessandro's hand found hers, squeezing gently, Amelia was reminded of the strength they'd found in each other. Whatever storm was brewing, they would weather it together. The sun had barely risen when Amelia's phone rang, shattering the peaceful silence of the early morning. She fumbled for it, her mind still foggy with sleep. "Hello?" she mumbled, glancing at the clock. 5:47 AM. "Amelia?" It was Eloise, Alessandro's mother. Her voice was trembling, b