Chapter Seventy Four - The Hidden Agenda

But the newspaper article was just the beginning. Soon, protestors began appearing outside Amelia's bakeries, carrying signs with slogans like "No More Sweet Lies" and "Justice for the Victims of Hartwell's Greed." Amelia watched from the window of her flagship store as a group of protesters chanted and waved their signs. "I don't understand," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "How can people believe these lies?" Alessandro wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. "People love a scandal, and Dante knows how to play the media. But we'll set the record straight." They decided to fight fire with fire, scheduling a series of interviews and press conferences to tell their side of the story. It was a risky move – every public appearance was an opportunity for Dante to twist their words or for them to make a mistake. Their first major interview was with a respected news anchor known for her tough questioning. As they sat under the bright studio lights, Amelia felt