Chapter 30 - Chapter 30 - The Gathering at the Estate
To celebrate the complete stabilization of the city and the successful launch of the community initiative, Don Salvatore insisted on hosting a grand family dinner at the estate. The long mahogany dining table groaned under the weight of traditional Sicilian dishes, roasted meats, and fine wines.
Capos, regional directors, and close allies gathered around the table, sharing stories and laughter in an atmosphere that would have been unimaginable just a year prior. Don Salvatore sat at the head of the table, his eyes bright with vitality as he watched his son and Tessa command the room with natural grace and mutual respect.
When Tessa walked out from the kitchen carrying a steaming platter of homemade pasta prepared with her own hands, the table quieted respectfully. Salvatore raised his glass toward her, a proud smile breaking across his weathered face. "To the heart of this house," the old man declared warmly, "who taught us that strength and grace go hand in hand."
