Alessia stood beside Marco, surveying the De Luca estate's ruins. The Morani family's attack had left deep scars.
"Alessia, we need to rebuild," Marco said, his voice resolute.
Alessia nodded. "Together, we will."
Just then, a sleek black car pulled up.
"Alessandro," Marco said, his eyes narrowing.
Alessandro stepped out, Sophia by his side.
"Alessandro, what brings you back to Italy?" Marco asked.
Alessandro's gaze locked onto Marco's. "The Morani family's betrayal. I won't stand idly by."
Sophia's eyes met Alessia's, a mix of warmth and wariness.
"Alessia, it's been too long," Sophia said.
Alessia smiled, embracing Sophia. "Sophia, I've missed you."
As they reunited, Alessia sensed tension between Alessandro and Marco.
"Alessandro, we need to talk," Marco said.
Alessandro nodded. "About the Morani family. And Project Eclipse."
The men disappeared into Marco's study, leaving Alessia and Sophia alone.
"Sophia, what's going on?" Alessia asked.
Sophia's voice dropped. "Alessandro's been investigating the Morani family. He thinks there's more to their betrayal."
Alessia's curiosity piqued. "What do you mean?"
Sophia hesitated. "Alessandro believes the Morani family was manipulated. By someone within our own ranks."
Alessia's eyes widened. "A traitor?"
Sophia nodded. "Alessandro thinks so. And he's determined to expose them."
As they spoke, Alessia realized:
The Morani family's attack was just the beginning.
A larger conspiracy lurked in the shadows.
One that threatened to destroy everything.
The men emerged from the study, their faces grim.
"Alessandro's right," Marco said. "We have a traitor."
Alessia's heart sank. "Who?"
Marco's eyes locked onto hers. "We'll find out. Together."
The De Luca family's future hung in the balance.
Would they uncover the truth?
Or would the traitor bring them down?
As they vowed to uncover the truth, Francesca Rossi watched from the shadows.
"The De Lucas think they can win?" she whispered. "I'll show them