Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 169

Chapter 169 The Long Game

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The moment I closed my laptop, I felt a strange clarity. The DNA report confirming the Southern Alpha as my father and the photograph of Marielle weren’t just pieces of information, they were the keys to understanding everything Elias had been orchestrating.

I forced myself to set aside the immediate emotional reaction. Panic wouldn’t help. Anger wouldn’t help. Only action would. Elias had proven time and again that he knew the moves before anyone else did, that he could manipulate both pack loyalty and business alliances without leaving a trace. If I reacted impulsively, he would win. I wouldn’t let that happen.

I leaned back in my chair, hands resting on the desk, and ran through everything Elias had done in the last week. The folder he left, the threats, the timing of Daniel calling off the southern patrols, and now this evidence, all of it was connected. His manipulations weren’t limited to the pack; he’d also found a way to interfere with Carter Holdings‘ operations.

I pulled up the financial reports on my second screen and began combing through recent transactions, investments, and partnerships. Certain patterns stood out: unusually timed approvals, subtle shifts in who had authority on specific deals, and a handful of minor but consistent discrepancies in international transfers. They weren’t mistakes. They were deliberate nudges, small enough to escape immediate notice but significant enough to sway loyalty and influence perception.

Elias had thought he could control everything by keeping the upper hand in secrecy. He hadn’t counted on someone in the inner circle seeing the threads he had pulled. That someone was me. And I intended to turn his leverage into something I could manage.

I didn’t notice the sound of footsteps until a voice broke my concentration.

“Amy?”

I looked up to see Mrs. Carter, who returned from her trip earlier than expected. She had that observant presence about her that made it impossible to hide anything. I straightened in my chair, careful not to betray the tension I felt.

“Good morning, Mrs. Carter,” I said. “Welcome back.” I added.

She gave me a small smile, but her eyes scanned the room, lingering on the laptop screens and the folders neatly stacked. “Something’s on your mind,” she said softly, almost like she didn’t need an explanation to know.

I hesitated, then decided to trust her discretion. “There are unusual patterns I’ve noticed in both pack operations and in the enterprise,” I said, keeping my voice low. “Some interference I think might be deliberate, subtle enough that most people would miss it.”

Mrs. Carter’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Go on.”

I leaned forward, careful not to alarm her but enough to show that I wasn’t exaggerating. “Transactions, approvals, and some of the alliances we’ve made recently–they’ve been nudged, influenced in ways that align with the Southern Alpha’s interests. Someone is trying to create leverage over us quietly, both in the pack and the business.”

Her expression shifted, concerned mixing with her natural straight composure. “That is serious,” she said. “And you’ve traced it? Do you have proof?”

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Chapter 169 The Long Game

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“Not all of it yet,” I admitted. “But there’s enough to see the patterns. I’m working on securing all relevant evidence and ensuring backups are in place. I didn’t want to raise alarms before Daniel and Cole are aware, but I also wanted you to know what’s happening.”

Mrs. Carter nodded thoughtfully. “You’ve done well, Amy. But remember your priorities are the business and the pack. Control where you can. Don’t let anyone force your hand unnecessarily.”

Her words grounded me. I knew she was right. I could let fear dictate my actions, but that would only give Elias an advantage. I needed to act carefully, and strategically.

After she left, I returned to the files, this time with renewed focus. My first step was methodical: copying all the evidence Elias had given me. Every document, every photograph, every digital note. Each copy was encrypted and backed up to multiple secure locations. I double–checked every transfer, every password, ensuring that nothing could be intercepted or lost.

I set a secure channel to communicate with Daniel and Cole. It was untraceable, fully encrypted, and set to notify me instantly if anyone tried to gain access. This wasn’t about paranoia, it was about control. I needed to make sure we had coordinated oversight of everything Elias had delivered.

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