Chapter Eighty Six - Public Scrutiny

Alessandro pulled her close, drawing strength from her presence. "Together," he agreed. "Always." As they drifted off to sleep, the first light of dawn was just beginning to peek through the windows. In a few short hours, they would return to the courtroom to face what could be the final act in this family drama. The truth about Victoria's claims, the future of the De Laurentis legacy, and the fate of their family hung in the balance. But for now, in the quiet of their room, Amelia and Alessandro found a moment of peace. Whatever challenges the new day might bring, they would face them as they had faced everything else – side by side, united in their love for each other and their commitment to uncovering the truth. The courtroom buzzed with tension as the bailiff called for order. Amelia and Alessandro entered, hand in hand, their faces a mixture of determination and apprehension. Across the aisle, Victoria sat with her legal team, her expression unreadable. Judge Marconi, a stern-