Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188 No Mistakes

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“Always,” I said. “Let’s make sure Elias and Clara learn that their moves are no longer hidden from us.”

He gave a small smile. “And if they misstep, we’re already in position. Both sides, coordinated, balanced.”

I nodded. “Exactly.”

For the first time that morning, the situation room felt like the command center it was meant to be.

We spent the rest of the day reviewing details, issuing discreet instructions, and confirming schedules. Even as tension lingered, our teamwork was precise, and fully synchronized.

By the time the shipment arrived and was quietly intercepted, we had already mapped out contingencies for every plausible scenario. Security confirmed the contents, and I sent a summary to Mrs Carter. Daniel relayed updated pack positions.

As we stepped out of the situation room together, Daniel said, “This is exactly how we handle threats, coordinated, without losing control.”

I smiled briefly. “And without letting them know we’re aware. That’s our advantage.”

He nodded. “Agreed. One step ahead, on both fronts.”

We left the room together.

I watched the shipment being unloaded in the secured Carter Holdings bay, my hands resting lightly on the edge of the table as Brian and Cole inspected the contents.

The crates were labeled as corporate hardware, but a quick scan revealed the truth: forged documents, hard drives, and digital keys–everything needed to overwrite our internal systems.

I exhaled slowly, forcing myself to focus. “This isn’t just about destabilizing me or Daniel,” I said quietly, turning to Brian. “They’re trying a corporate takeover. Everything points to Selene and Clara coordinating this.”

Brian nodded, his expression tight. “The materials are sophisticated. Whoever engineered this knew exactly how our network operates.”

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I closed my laptop and walked toward the secure bay. “Then we need to treat it as both a legal and technical crisis. I want everything documented and preserved as evidence. Chain of custody, every photograph, every log.”

Cole looked up from the inspection. “Do you want me to tighten perimeter security while we process the shipment?”

“Yes,” I said. “I want zero movement from anyone outside the authorized team. This is priority one.”

After the crates were secured, I called Mrs Carter. “We need an emergency meeting. Closed–door. Now.”

Within the hour, Mrs Carter joined me in the boardroom. I gestured toward the materials on the table.

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“They’ve sent everything they need to compromise us. Documents, digital keys, hard drives. This isn’t personal. This is a takeover attempt.”

Mrs Carter’s gaze was sharp. “And you’re sure it’s connected to Clara and Selene?”

“Yes. I cross–referenced the shipments with

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all lines up,” I said. “We have to respond strategicall,cial anomalies and external account movements. It

not impulsively. I want to tighten digital access

immediately, limit who can execute changes, and monitor everything.”

She leaned back. “Who are you considering for the

lask?”

I listed names, three executives I trusted completely. “These three will handle system privileges. No one

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coctions logged. Any attempt to circumves will be immediately reported a me are

Mrs Carter nodded slowly. “Good. And the press?”

legal.”

“I’m preparing a private communication strategy. If any of this leaks, we control the narrative. They won’t frame this as a corporate collapse or internal betrayal.”

“I like it,” she said. “You’ve thought of everything.”

I offered a tight smile. “It has to be airtight.”

At that moment, Daniel entered the boardroom. He looked tired, but his posture was steady. “Amy,” he said, his voice calm, “I’m bringing Marielle to live in the private wing temporarily. It’s not just for her safety but ours too. We need to limit exposure while we manage both fronts.”

I walked to him and nodded. “I agree. Thank you for thinking ahead. Let’s make sure she’s protected and not part of this chaos.”

He reached for my hand, squeezing it lightly. “We handle this together. No third party will dictate our future–corporate or pack.”

I returned his squeeze, feeling steadier. “Agreed. No one interferes. Not Elias, not Clara, not Selene. We manage our own space and our own moves.”

We spent the next two hours reviewing protocols. I went through network access logs, verified which employees could modify critical files, and confirmed that all systems had dual authentication. Brian and Cole monitored communications, while I coordinated legal oversight for every digital and financial step we were taking.

“Do you think they’ll try again immediately?” Daniel asked quietly, as we moved between rooms.

“I don’t know,” I admitted. “They’ve been methodical so far. If they move, it’ll be calculated. That’s why we need multiple layers–digital, legal, and strategic.”

Daniel nodded. “Good. That’s why I trust you to lead the corporate side. I’ll handle pack intelligence and movements. We’ll intersect when needed, but we don’t duplicate effort.”

I appreciated his clarity. “I’ll keep you updated every step. If anything shifts, you’ll know before it becomes a problem.”

While we worked, Mrs Carter joined us again. “Amy, your plan is solid. But remember we need contingencies for everything. If they push hard publicly, we have a press release ready. If they escalate in

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the background, we act quietly and decisively.”

I nodded, feeling the weight of responsibility. “Everything is prepared. I’ve coordinated with legal and security. Nothing moves without my knowledge, and every action is logged”

By late afternoon, the shipment had been fully processed, documented, and secured. I went over every detail one last time with Brian and Cole. “Any discrepancies?” I asked.

“None,” Brian said. “Everything matches your documentation. Any attempt to remove data will be caught immediately.”

“Good,” I said. “Let’s maintain this vigilance. We’re not finished yet.”

Daniel joined me again, leaning against the doorframe. “You look exhausted.”

“I am.” I admitted. “But this is necessary. We can’t afford mistakes.”

He smiled softly. “I’ll handle the pack side. You handle corporate. Together, we cover everything.”

I returned his smile, grateful. “And we do it without letting them dictate our moves. No reactionary decisions, only strategic steps.”

He reached for my hand again. “Exactly. We move as a single front, united in both worlds.”

I nodded, gripping his hand firmly. “We’ll stay ahead of them, Daniel. No one comes close to destabilizing us–neither personally, corporately, nor with the pack.”

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