Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171 Toughest Decisions

AMY

“I won’t,” I said firmly. “I’ve been careful so far. I’ll continue to be.”

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We spent the rest of the morning cross–referencing anomalies with employee access logs, internal communications, and financial flows. Cole handled the digital surveillance side, mapping out access points, while I coordinated the corporate analysis. Mrs. Carter provided insight into executive behavior, adding context that numbers alone couldn’t reveal.

The more we delved, the more it became clear that Elias had been meticulously orchestrating influence in two arenas at once. Not just the pack and its political alliances, but Carter Holdings itself. Every subtle shift, every overlooked decision, every manipulated transaction was part of a larger strategy.

By early afternoon, I made a decision. If Elias thought I was unaware of certain pieces of his plan, I could use that assumption against him. I would let him believe there were gaps in my knowledge while I quietly built leverage: duplicated files, encrypted communications, and secure evidence channels. I wasn’t just reacting anymore, I was setting the stage for control.

Cole looked at me, raising an eyebrow. “You’re serious about letting him think he has an advantage?”

“I have to,” I replied. “If he believes he’s manipulating us, he’ll make a mistake. And when he does, we’ll be ready.”

By the time Daniel returned, I had compiled a preliminary report of inconsistencies and subtle interferences. He reviewed it quickly, frustration evident in the tight lines around his mouth, but he didn’t question my authority. He trusted my judgment, even if he didn’t fully understand the scope yet.

“Good work,” he said, nodding. “Keep tracking it. Let me know if anything concrete shows up.”

“I will,” I replied, careful to maintain a neutral tone.

Late that evening, after Daniel had left for a private meeting and Cole had gone home, I returned to the data one last time. That’s when I noticed something new. A personal note buried within a folder labeled ambiguously under Elias’s files.

It was brief, typed with that same meticulous precision he favored. The message hinted at a betrayal from within Carter Holdings, an insider feeding him information, someone with access to critical corporate intelligence,

word,

My heart didn’t race. I didn’t react emotionally. Instead, I leaned forward, studying every every implication. Whoever this insider was, they had provided Elias the tools to manipulate

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the company and the pack simultaneously. Whoever they were, they were dangerous and I needed to know their identity before Elias could leverage them further.

I copied the note into a secure, encrypted drive, cross–referencing it with every employee access log, communication trail, and recent movement within the company. The search had to be precise. A wrong move could alert both the insider and Elias.

The game had changed. I wasn’t just reacting anymore, I was in control of information, leverage, and strategy. The trap was set, and the pieces were beginning to fall into place.

But the insider’s identity remained hidden, a shadow in the corporate corridors, silently feeding the manipulations that had weakened Daniel’s authority.

I stared at the screen, understanding the truth that Elias had prepared this moment, yes, but I wasn’t powerless anymore. The next move would determine not just the pack and Carter Holdings, but the people closest to me.

I arrived at Carter Holdings early the next day, my heels clicking against the polished floor as I carried a leather–bound folder filled with all the evidence Elias had left behind. Today wasn’t about reaction, it was about control. Daniel and Cole followed, both aware that this wasn’t just another strategy meeting–it was a confrontation carefully planned to force Elias into a corner.

The boardroom was empty when we entered, sunlight cutting through the tall windows and casting long shadows across the table. I placed the folder in front of me, making sure it was visible but not yet open.

Mrs. Carter arrived last, she gave me a small nod, her expression neutral. Her presence wasn’t interference, it was validation. The boardroom, the corporate setting, the evidence in front of me, all of it was strategically mine.

I spoke first, “Elias knows I have evidence. He knows I’m aware of his manipulations in Carter Holdings and in the pack. But he hasn’t faced me directly. Today, that changes.”

A soft chuckle echoed through the room before I could continue. Elias stepped in, leaning casually against the sideboard, as if he owned the space. His confidence made my skin crawl. I stayed still, letting him make the first move.

“Ah, Amy,” he said, smirking. “You really do like to set the stage.”

I didn’t respond. I opened the folder just enough for him to see its contents: transaction records, digital trails, intercepted communications–all pointing to his influence over both pack politics and corporate operations.

“I see you’ve been busy,” he said, still grinning. “But you think you’ve got me cornered?”

“I don’t think,” I said, locking eyes with him. “I know. I’ve traced your influence, your manipulations, your financial channels. I’ve reviewed every subtle move you’ve made in Carter

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