Chapter Forty Seven - An Unexpected Ally

Amelia stopped pacing, turning to face him. "So what, we just let Dante continue to drag my name through the mud? Is protecting the company's image more important than the truth?" Alessandro's expression hardened. "You know it's not like that. But I have to consider all angles. This isn't just about us, Amelia. There are thousands of employees whose livelihoods depend on the stability of De Laurentis Corp." "And what about my livelihood? My reputation?" Amelia's voice cracked with emotion. "Every day, I feel like I'm losing more of myself, more of the life we built together." Alessandro stood, moving to embrace her, but Amelia stepped back. The hurt in his eyes was palpable, but so was the conflict. "I love you, Amelia," he said softly. "But I need time to figure out how to handle this without causing irreparable damage to everything my family has built." Amelia nodded, fighting back tears. "I understand. I just hope that by the time you figure it out, there's still something left