Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 186

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AMY

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The next morning, I walked into Carter Holdings with a tight knot in my stomach. Something felt really off, though I couldn’t yet put my finger on it.

I headed straight to my office, ignoring the usual pleasantries. My eyes immediately scanned the shareholder activity logs.

“Brian, come here,” I called, motioning him over. He arrived quickly, sensing urgency.

“What’s going on?” he asked, looking over my shoulder.

“Look at this,” I said, pointing at the series of minor stock purchases. “Someone’s trying to acquire silent shares through a shell company. The purchases are small, but the timing is precise. This isn’t random.”

Brian frowned. “It’s subtle. They could gain influence without anyone noticing.”

“Exactly. And that’s the problem. Block it immediately. Notify the legal department to verify the transactions and secure the shareholder registry,” I instructed. “We can’t let them gain a foothold, even if it seems minor.”

Within minutes, our legal team confirmed that the attempts had been halted and all related funds frozen.

I allowed myself to exhale briefly in relief, but the feeling of tension didn’t fade. Whoever was behind this knew exactly how to manipulate small vulnerabilities.

Brian’s expression changed. He hesitated, then said, “Amy, I… I need to talk to you privately. I have information, but I want assurances first. I can’t go on record without protection.”

I shook my head. “No deals, Brian. No protection conditions. Tell me the full truth first. I need the facts, not negotiations.”

He glanced at me, then nodded slowly. “Okay. I’ll tell you everything.”

We moved to the conference room. Once the door closed, he lowered his voice. “Elias approached me months ago. He offered me a high–ranking position if I assisted in destabilizing Carter Holdings. He promised influence, control, and access to internal systems. I didn’t know whether to accept at first, but I realized how dangerous it could be for the company and for everyone around me. Especially you, Amy.”

I leaned forward, my fingers tapping on the table. “Did you give him anything? Data, access, insider information?”

“No,” he said quickly. “I resisted. That’s why I needed protection. I was afraid of the consequences if I refused outright.”

I nodded, keeping my tone firm. “Good. Now, everything goes on record. I want it recorded in full. your confession, every detail, every interaction. I do not want any omissions. We need details and they have to be details that can be pinned to him so that he can be declared a rogue wolf with no relationship to this pack anymore.”

Brian exhaled, visibly relieved, and recounted the details once more while I activated the recording. Once

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the recording ended, I immediately sent a secure copy to Mrs Carter and our legal advisor.

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Moments later, Mrs Carter arrived at my office. She looked calm, measured, but I could see the sharp focus in her eyes.

“I’ve reviewed Brian’s statement and the shareholder activity,” she said. “Amy, we now have grounds for action. The evidence is solid, and the attempted purchases link directly to Elias’s network.”

I closed the tablet. “I agree. But we need to move carefully. Elias thrives on chaos and public attention. We can’t make this visible too soon.”

Mrs Carter nodded. “We’ll initiate a corporate–level counteraction. Internal audits, legal documentation, and coordination with security. Everything remains discreet until we’re ready to act. You’re in charge of the initial measures.”

I exhaled slowly. “I’ll draft a secure report for the board, framing this as a preventative compliance measure. No one needs to know Elias is behind it yet.”

“Exactly,” she said. “Keep your team limited. Only trusted personnel. No leaks.”

I spent the next hour coordinating with our legal team. We tightened shareholder verification protocols, froze suspicious accounts, and installed alerts for any unusual digital activity.

Each move was deliberate, controlled. Still, I couldn’t shake the thought that Elias may have anticipated some of these actions.

“Do you think he expected us to catch this?” I asked Brian quietly during a break.

“Possibly,” he said. “He always plans several moves ahead. But he didn’t expect your speed and decisiveness.”

“Good,” I said. “That’s why we act immediately. Every move counts, and we can’t leave room for error.”

Later, Mrs Carter returned to my office. “Amy, make sure all executives understand that nothing is final until every transaction is verified. If Elias or anyone from his network tries again, we need full traceability and documentation.”

“I’ll prepare a secure channel for updates. Only trusted personnel will have access,” I confirmed.

She studied me for a moment, then placed a hand briefly on my shoulder. “You’ve handled this well. But remember, Elias won’t stop with minor purchases. Expect escalation. Stay alert.”

“I understand,” I said. “We’ll respond swiftly and legally. Nothing goes unchallenged.”

As she left, the weight of responsibility settled over me. Elias’s moves were no longer abstract threats, they were tangible, immediate, and dangerous. But I had the evidence, the legal tools, and the authority to act.

I paused at my desk, thinking about Daniel. He managed the pack threats, I managed corporate threats. Our strategies ran parallel but aligned. Both fronts were critical, and neither could be neglected.

Brian shifted in the corner. “No protection deals, understood?” I said firmly.

“Yes,” he said, relieved. “Completely.”

I returned to my reports, updating the board on the halted purchases, the legal documentation, and Brian’s

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confession. Carter Holdings had been shielded, for now.

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By evening, I leaned back in my chair, mentally reviewing every step. Elias had underestimated us this time, but the battle was far from over. Tomorrow would bring another challenge, and we needed to be ready.

For now, at least, the company was secure, and I had the evidence to act if Elias made another move.

For a little while, I had not been obsessed with Marielle because I’ve been too occupied with Clara and Selene mess.

I yawned widely, stood up from my chair and went to get a cup of coffee. I needed a booster before the day would end.

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