Chapter Fifty Eight - Rival’s Downfall

Amelia took a deep breath. "Countess, that's precisely why I'm here. I wanted to offer you a personal apology for what happened, and to explain the circumstances surrounding the event." The Countess raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Do tell." Carefully, Amelia laid out the story of Cherry's deception and Dante's involvement, explaining how they had sabotaged the gala as part of their larger scheme. As she spoke, the Countess's expression shifted from skepticism to shock to outrage. "My word," she exclaimed when Amelia had finished. "To think that such duplicity was happening right under our noses!" Amelia nodded solemnly. "We were all deceived, Countess. Alessandro and I are deeply sorry for any embarrassment or inconvenience this may have caused you." The Countess waved a hand dismissively. "My dear, you have nothing to apologize for. If anything, we should be thanking you for uncovering this plot." She leaned forward, her eyes twinkling. "Now, tell me, when can we expect another gala? One