Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 192

Chapter 192 Dna Results

AMY

I sat alone in the private study at the Carter estate, a pen in hand and a blank notepad in front of me. The silence was necessary. I needed to think clearly, to separate instinct from strategy.

Emotional reactions could make this worse, missteps now might give Clara and Selene an opening to manipulate the situation further. I closed my eyes for a moment, then opened them and began listing all the possibilities.

Clara could want revenge. She could want validation. She might seek status or a sense of belonging she believed she lost. If she learned the full truth about our bloodline, I feared she would fully align with Selene. That would give Selene a psychological advantage, which was unacceptable. I couldn’t allow them to unite against me with a stronger position.

I called Daniel over the secure line. He appeared in the study within minutes, expression steady. “What’s on your mind?” he asked.

“I want to confront Clara,” I said directly. “But it has to be structured. No anger, no letting her provoke me. Just facts. She needs to see the truth without any room for misinterpretation.”

Daniel nodded slowly. “I agree. But we need monitoring and backup. You won’t go alone, and I want Cole and Brian in positions nearby, ready if things escalate.”

“I expected that,” I replied. “I also want Mrs Carter involved in the planning. Neutral oversight will reduce risks.”

A short time later, Mrs Carter joined us. She studied my notes for a moment. “I suggest using neutral ground,” she said. “Somewhere under your control but not associated with either of you personally. No cameras, minimal external traffic. That way, if tensions rise, it doesn’t become public, and both parties have to focus on the facts.”

I nodded. “We can use the private lounge owned by Carter Holdings. It’s secure, reserved, and monitored for entry, but no recording devices are present. Only invited parties will be in the room.”

Mrs Carter agreed. “Good. Limit distractions, and present only verified facts. DNA results, birth details from Marielle, testimony notes. Nothing speculative. That will leave Clara with minimal space to manipulate the narrative.”

I spent the next hour preparing the documents, reviewing Marielle’s testimony and the official birth records. I organized everything so it could be presented clearly and logically, without emotion. Each piece would be factual, concise, and traceable. If Clara tried to argue, I would have the evidence at hand.

When I finished, I sent Daniel a secure message. “I’m ready for the meeting. Everything’s organized. I want to handle this calmly and stick to the facts–no surprises, no emotions getting in the way.”

He responded immediately. “Agreed. I’ll coordinate Cole and Brian for security and observation. My mum will oversee remotely.”

I felt relief knowing it was a team effort. The last thing I needed was any bad reaction from either side.

Meanwhile, across town, Clara was preparing for her own approach. From the information we had on her

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movements, she was gathering herself to confront me, suspicion was evident in her actions. She had already arranged a private meeting with Selene earlier in the day and the spy we placed in charge placed a listening device so I was able to hear their conversation.

“I don’t trust her,” Clara said, pacing, “Amy knows more than she’s saying. She’s hiding something about

Marielle.”

Selene remained calm, seated with a tablet in hand. “If she is hiding something, you won’t know it in advance. You need to stay unpredictable. Do not show your true intentions. Observe her. Let her reveal the information first, then respond.”

“I’ll attend her meeting, but I’ll stay cautious. I can’t underestimate what she knows or what she’ll do once she lays it all out.”

“Focus on what you need from her. Don’t react emotionally, Keep your options open. If she’s prepared with facts, you’ll know immediately, and you can adjust.”

When I was done listening, I went to meet Daniel in the room and I reviewed a checklist of contingencies. “If Clara becomes aggressive,” Daniel said, “we step in. No matter what, you don’t argue outside of what the evidence shows. She can’t see hesitation or doubt.”

“I understand,” I said. “I won’t. Facts first, reactions second. That’s the plan.”

Cole came briefly to confirm his positions and line of sight for observation. “We’ll have eyes on all exits and entries. Any sudden movement, we intervene. The room itself is secure”

Brian who was coordinating digital security, added, “All comms are encrypted, and no device is allowed inside. No external recording or transmission. If Clara attempts any recording, we’ll know immediately and

act.”

I checked my materials one final time, DNA results, Marielle’s birth records, official notes from her testimony, a concise timeline of events. Each document was in order, easily accessible, and presented in a way that left no room for manipulation.

“Everything is ready,” I said. “I’ll stay calm and precise. Nothing emotional. We control the pace.

Daniel placed a hand on my shoulder. “You’ve got this. I’ll be nearby, as will Cole and Brian. Mrs Carter oversees. No surprises.”

I allowed myself a brief nod. “Good. That’s all I need.”

By mid–afternoon, the team coordinated entry. The lounge was cleared of anyone except necessary staff, and the documents were arranged in neat stacks on the conference table. Daniel, Cole, and Brian were stationed at discreet points nearby, ready to intervene if Clara reacted aggressively.

As I took my seat, I allowed myself one deep breath. I reminded myself that this wasn’t about proving dominance. It wasn’t about emotional satisfaction. It was about clarity, transparency, and setting a foundation for control before any external reactions could take hold.

I sent a final message to Clara’s known channels, inviting her to the lounge under a neutral pretext. Moments later, Daniel whispered, “She’ll arrive soon.”

I nodded, every step had been planned to minimize risk, protect Marielle, and ensure that both Clara and Selene could not manipulate the information.