Chapter Ninety Seven - Unveiling the Conspiracy

The damage was done. What was meant to be an exposure of Victoria's tactics had backfired spectacularly, leaving Amelia more isolated than ever. In the days that followed, Amelia felt the full impact of her public outburst. Customers who had been on the fence now avoided her bakery entirely. Even some of her loyal patrons seemed hesitant, casting uncertain glances as they made their purchases. One evening, as Amelia sat surrounded by unpaid bills and dwindling inventory, Alessandro arrived with determination in his eyes. "Enough," he said firmly. "We're not going to let her win, Amelia. It's time to fight back – the right way." Amelia looked up, hope flickering in her eyes. "What do you mean?" Alessandro sat beside her, taking her hands in his. "We're going to revitalize your bakery. Rebrand, refocus, and remind this town why they fell in love with your baking in the first place." Over the next few hours, they sketched out a plan. A new loyalty program to reward regular customers