Chapter Seventy Nine - Resolution of the Crisis

The grand dining room of the De Laurentis mansion buzzed with conversation as the family gathered for their weekly dinner. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow over the mahogany table, laden with fine china and silver cutlery. Amelia, seated beside Alessandro, couldn't help but marvel at the opulence that still felt foreign to her, even after months of living here. Alessandro leaned in, his breath warm against her ear. "You look beautiful tonight," he whispered, his hand finding hers under the table. Amelia blushed, squeezing his hand in return. "Thank you. Though I still feel a bit out of place in these fancy dinners." He chuckled softly. "Trust me, you belong here more than half the people at this table." Their moment was interrupted by Eloise, Alessandro's mother, who clinked her glass with a spoon. "Everyone, if I could have your attention, please. I'd like to propose a toast to our family's continued success and unity." As glasses were raised, the grand doors of the dining ro