Chapter Sixty Eight - The Twist

The room erupted into a mix of murmurs and exclamations. Some family members nodded approvingly, while others looked skeptical or outright angry. Marco, Alessandro's cousin and a long-time critic of the family's old ways, spoke up. "It's about time we modernized. But how can we trust that this isn't just window dressing? How do we know real change will happen?" Alessandro addressed him directly. "That's a fair question, Marco. We're not just changing the structure; we're implementing new policies and procedures to ensure transparency and ethical behavior at all levels." He clicked to the next slide, which outlined a series of reforms. "We're establishing an ethics committee, implementing whistleblower protections, and creating a system of checks and balances to prevent any single individual or group from having unchecked power." As Alessandro and Amelia continued to detail their plans, the mood in the room began to shift. The initial shock gave way to engagement, with family member