Chapter Forty Two - A Suspicious Gift

Amelia's mind reeled. Dante's sudden return and apparent remorse now took on a sinister new light. This wasn't just sibling rivalry; it was a calculated plan to destroy Alessandro and seize control of the family empire. She jumped at the sound of footsteps in the hallway, quickly replacing the dossier and locking the drawer. Heart pounding, she grabbed a random cookbook from a nearby shelf just as the library door opened. "Ah, there you are," Alessandro said, smiling as he entered. "Find what you were looking for?" Amelia forced a smile, holding up the cookbook. "Just some baking inspiration. Nothing too exciting." As they left the library together, Amelia's mind raced. She had to find a way to protect Alessandro and expose Dante's treachery. But how could she do it without putting herself in danger? Later that evening, Amelia paced in her room, the stolen dossier hidden beneath her mattress. She couldn't shake the weight of what she'd discovered. The sound of laughter drifted up