Chapter 10 - The Master Key
With the room cleared of traitors, the heavy atmosphere dissolved into a profound, solemn quiet.
Alessandro walked over to Mrs. Bennett, who stood holding little Emma’s hand tightly.
He reached into his inner suit pocket and pulled out a heavy silver key—the master key to the Moretti family's private seaside villa in Amalfi.
He knelt down on one knee in front of Mrs. Bennett, holding out the key with both hands.
"You risked your life to carry my sister's legacy," Alessandro said, looking up at her with immense respect. "You took on the shame of a servant just to keep this child safe from monsters."
Mrs. Bennett’s lower lip trembled as tears flooded her eyes. "I promised Isabella I would protect her with my life, sir..."
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"You are no longer a servant in this house," Alessandro declared firmly, placing the key into her hand. "From this moment on, you are Sarah Bennett, guardian of the heir, and a permanent member of the Moretti family."
👉 What gift did Alessandro give little Emma to replace her grief with joy?
