Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 170

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It would demand careful thought, precise action, and more than a little patience. But for the first time, I felt that control was within reach. Not complete control, not yet–but enough to plan a move that Elias wouldn’t anticipate.

Cole glanced at me, raising an eyebrow. “Is that…”

I nodded without speaking. “Yes. Elias. He’s sending one last piece. Whatever it is, we can’t act impulsively. This is exactly what he wants if we do.”

Cole’s jaw tightened. “Then we wait. And prepare. Make sure everything is secure.”

I opened the attachment fully, careful not to jump to conclusions. The data was encrypted, detailed, and comprehensive. Even without opening the full contents, I could see the structure. It was a direct confirmation of every connection, every piece of manipulation Elias had used, and a promise that the next revelation would complete the map.

I exhaled slowly, knowing the hours ahead would demand absolute focus. Elias had forced our hand in subtle ways, but he had no idea that I wasn’t going to react blindly. Every step I take would be careful, precise, and designed to regain control.

I backed up the attachment again, triple–checking the secure channels. Daniel and Cole needed to know when the time was right, but until then, every piece of evidence had to remain untouchable, impervious to interference.

And then the final ping came. A single line in the message interface: “Amy, when you’re ready, the truth will reveal itself. Choose carefully. Your future depends on it”

I stared at the screen for a long moment, digesting the weight of those words. Elias had the truth, the leverage, and the timing in his favor. But now, armed with the knowledge he had provided and the systems I had put in place, the power of response was mine.

The threads Elias had pulled were now visible, and for the first time, I could see the pattern. The path ahead would require precision, patience, and strategy but I wouldn’t let him dictate my choices anymore. Not

now, not ever.

I leaned back in my chair, letting my mind map the next moves. Elias might have started this game, but I intended to finish it on my terms.

And I knew, when the final revelation came, everything would change.

***

The office was quiet the next morning. I had arrived early, long before Daniel, Cole, and the rest of the executive team. My fingers hovered over the keyboard as I accessed Carter Holdings‘ internal databases, scanning for anything out of place. Every transaction, every approval, every memo from the last few months could hold a clue. And I was determined to find it.

Elias had already proven he was patient, and capable of manipulating both pack loyalty and business operations without leaving a trace. If I wanted to regain control, I needed to uncover every subtle interference he’d made.

The first thing that jumped out at me were discrepancies in minor investments. Nothing that would

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immediately trigger suspicion, but patterns emerged when I cross–referenced departments, approvals, and third–party contracts. Some approvals had been fast–tracked without proper oversight. Certain resources had been reallocated, consistently favoring specific partners who were known to align with Southern interests.

It wasn’t overt theft, at least not yet. Elias had been siphoning influence, subtly weakening Daniel’s authority, and shaping perceptions within the company and the pack at the same time.

I leaned back in my chair, letting my eyes trace the digital maps I had pulled together. Cole walked in, silent as always, carrying a laptop and a small satchel. He placed them on the desk, glanced at the screens, and frowned.

“Everything looks messy,” he said. “But you’ve connected the dots faster than I expected. Daniel will be frustrated that he doesn’t see the patterns as clearly.”

I didn’t respond immediately, my mind still sorting through the web of transactions. “He’s reactive,” I said finally. “Not bad, just reactive. He trusts me to handle the details, to see what he can’t. That’s why I have to get this right. If we misstep, Elias will take advantage of it.”

Cole nodded, tapping on his laptop to start scanning for digital vulnerabilities and backup opportunities. “Security’s tight, but I can make sure the logs are mirrored and encrypted. Nothing leaves this room untracked.”

We worked in silence for a while, the only sounds were the quiet hum of computers and the soft tapping of keys. It wasn’t glamorous, but this was the front line. Corporate intelligence had become as dangerous as any battlefield.

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