Chapter Fifty Three - Sabotage Uncovered

The grand dining room buzzed with the chatter of Italy's elite. Amelia, dressed in a simple but elegant black dress, felt out of place among the glittering gowns and tailored suits. She stood near the back of the room, overseeing the service of the meal she had painstakingly prepared. Cherry, resplendent in a crimson gown that matched her namesake, held court at the center of the room. Her laughter rang out, drawing admiring glances from the guests. "Oh, Alessandro," Cherry called out, her voice carrying across the room. "Do you remember that little bistro in Paris where we had our first date? What was it called again?" Alessandro, looking uncomfortable in his tuxedo, shifted in his seat. "Cherry, I don't think-" "La Petite Étoile!" Cherry exclaimed, cutting him off. "That's it. The night was magical, wasn't it? The way the stars seemed to shine just for us?" Eloise beamed at the memory, while Amelia felt her cheeks burn. She busied herself arranging a tray of desserts, trying to