Palazzo

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After a tragic accident claims her parents, Cosima Saverio takes charge of her family's Italian leather brand at just twenty-three. Balancing the demands of the business with maintaining their four-hundred-year-old palazzo in Venice, she also cares for her younger siblings: Allegra, who bears scars and a spinal injury from the accident, and Luca, who is drawn to wild parties and gambling. Despite her wisdom and strength, Cosima's personal needs are often neglected as she dedicates herself to those who depend on her. Everything changes when she meets Olivier Bayard, the founder of a leading French handbag company. A chance encounter leads to a deeper connection, providing her with a confidant for the first time since her parents' deaths. As the business stabilizes, Luca's reckless gambling results in a significant debt, forcing Cosima into a dire situation. To save him, she must make an impossible choice: sell the family palazzo, part with a third of the business, or let Luca face the consequences alone. With everything she has fought for at stake, Cosima must find a way to protect her family and their legacy before it all slips away.