

Paolo and Ignazio escape to Palermo, where they lay the foundations for the future Florio empire.

Vincenzo leaves his adolescence behind and prepares to run the Florio empire.

Meeting Giulia turns Vincenzo's convictions upside down and shakes all his beliefs.

Vincenzo must choose between his love for Giulia and the prestige of the Florio family.

Palermo is ravaged by cholera, but Vincenzo comes up with a genius idea to save his empire.

When Palermo rises against the Kingdom of Naples, Vincenzo must protect his family. Thanks to Giulia's intervention, he begrudgingly accepts a proposal by rebel leader Giuseppe La Masa. The rebels flee to avoid arrest and execution.