Chapter Fifty Two - Market Manipulations

Cherry's smile didn't reach her eyes. "Of course you are, dear. And everyone's been so welcoming, haven't they? It's just... well, I worry sometimes. About Alessandro, you know?" Amelia paused in her work, looking up at Cherry. "What do you mean?" Cherry leaned in, as if sharing a secret. "Well, Alessandro has always been so... sensitive. He feels things deeply. And sometimes, I fear he might make decisions based on emotion rather than what's best for him and his family in the long run. Do you understand what I'm saying?" The implication hung heavy in the air. Amelia felt her cheeks flush with anger and embarrassment. Before she could respond, Alessandro's voice cut through the tension. "Cherry, I need to speak with you. Now." Cherry's face transformed instantly, a bright smile replacing her earlier expression. "Of course, darling. Amelia and I were just having a little girl talk, weren't we?" As Cherry sauntered out of the kitchen, she paused at the door, turning back to Amelia