Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196 Because You Want Power

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I walked out of Clara’s new office feeling angry and confused. My hands were shaking but I refused to show weakness in the hallway. People were still watching me, waiting to see my expression or reaction. I straightened my shoulders and walked to the elevator without saying a word. As soon as the doors closed, I took out my phone.

I was not going to accept Clara’s sudden rise without checking what she wa Alpha’s daughter, but I wanted proof beyond some printed document.

She claimed to be the

I contacted one of my external informants who specialized in private data retrieval. He never asked personal questions, only collected payment and delivered results. I sent a short message:

“Check Clara – hospital records, foster system records, travel history, hidden documents.”

I locked my screen and waited for the elevator to reach the ground floor. When I stepped out of the building, I went directly to my car. I sat inside for several minutes in silence, tapping my nails on the steering wheel. I did not like losing control and today felt like control was shifting away from me.

Thirty minutes later, my phone vibrated. I opened the message expecting data, but instead, the message read:

“You are looking in the wrong direction. Elias is back. He wants to meet.”

My eyes widened. Elias had been quiet and off the grid for a long time. Many believed he was still hiding or trying to escape legal attention. I asked for a location, and the response came with an address and a warning:

“Come alone. He said, “You understand why.”

I agreed because I needed answers. I started the engine and drove out, keeping my mind focused. If Elias was truly back, then he had something planned. He never acted without gain.

The meeting address led to a private apartment building outside the main business district. It looked intentionally normal, nothing that would draw attention. I parked and walked up two flights of stairs. The door to apartment 2B was not locked, which made me cautious. I pushed it open and stepped in.

Elias was sitting on the couch like he owned the place. He looked clean, well–rested, and confident. There was no sign that he was stressed or running. His eyes met mine, and he smiled slightly.

“I see you found the place,” he said.

I folded my arms. “Why did you call me? I thought you were hiding.”

He shrugged like it was irrelevant. “People hide only when they have no strategy left. I don’t fall into that group.”

I stayed near the door. “Say what you want. I don’t have time for pointless stories.”

He reached for a brown document file on the table and tapped it once with his finger. “Everything happening right now is connected. Clara is not the only one preparing for higher ground.”

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Chapter 196 Because You Want Power

“What does Clara have to do with you?” I asked.

He leaned forward. “You’re focusing too much on her. That makes you blind to the bigger move”

I narrowed my eyes. “Which move?”

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He opened the file slowly, like he was handling something valuable. I stepped closer, unable to hold back curiosity. Inside the file were organized documents, printed communic

financial records, and

email screenshots.

“What is this supposed to be?” I asked.

Elias spoke with a calm voice. “A full case showing Daniel used pack and corporate funds to support private arms deals.” He paused. “There is also email proof that he planned to leave the North and join a foreign company, abandoning both pack and business responsibilities.”

I stared at the papers. They looked complete, recorded, and traced through convincing systems. There were digital stamps, transaction chains, and date logs. Anyone seeing it without inside knowledge would believe it.

“This looks real,” I said quietly.

“That is the point,” he replied.

I turned to him. “What are you trying to do with this?”

His expression turned cold. “I want Daniel removed from power. He embarrassed me, blocked me, and destroyed my plans. Now it’s his turn to fall.”

I studied him carefully. “If Daniel loses leadership, the North becomes unstable. The council will step in. Investigations will spread. Everyone connected to him will be reviewed.” I paused. “That includes Amy.”

Elias nodded without remorse. “Yes. When Daniel loses credibility, Amy loses value. Clara can rise without competition, and the power vacuum will create new space for negotiation.”

I felt my heartbeat steady as I realized the potential outcome. The North would collapse into confusion, Clara would grow stronger, and I would not be left out. If chaos opened a new leadership space, I could use it.

Elias continued. “The elders in the North trust documents more than words. Once they see these files, they will suspend Daniel while they investigate. His image will drop. People will question his decisions, and Amy will not be protected.”

I looked down at the documents again. “They will trace the source.”

“You will send it anonymously,” Elias said. “Use a neutral channel. You will pretend you want to help them by revealing hidden activity.”

I closed the folder. “Why should I work with you?”

He smiled. “Because you want power, and this gives you a path. Clara thinks she won. Amy thinks she is safe. Daniel thinks he cannot be touched. But we can change everything.”

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He was right. I wanted recognition, authority, and a permanent place in leadership. Watching them lose control would put me in position. I could not reject a plan that offered advantage.

I nodded slowly. “Fine. I will deliver it. But if this backfires, I will not protect you.”

He leaned back. “It will not backfire if you follow the plan.”

I held the file firmly. “No contact between us after today.”

He agreed.

I left the apartment with confident steps and returned to my car. I placed the file on the passenger seat. The weight of it did not feel like paper. It felt like the start of something new.

This plan was dangerous, but I wanted results. If chaos opened leadership space, then I would not waste it. I drove away without looking back.

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