Bound To The Broken Alpha (Amy and Daniel) novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71 CEO Exposed For Fraud

AMY

There was, of course, no response. But talking to him helped.

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“I don’t know what to do,” I admitted. “Mrs. Carter says it’s an opportunity. But I don’t trust her completely. She’s hiding something, I can feel it. Still… if I say yes, I might learn more about what’s happening. About my power, about you.”

I sighed and looked at him. “I wish you were conscious to tell me what the right thing is. You’ve gone quiet on me for a long time.”

The next morning started quietly at the Carters‘ estate. I had breakfast with Mrs. Carter, Cole standing at his usual post nearby. The house staff moved about calmly, doing their jobs diligently.

By midmorning, I began hearing murmurs. One of the housekeepers came to the dining room carrying her phone, whispering something to another maid. Then the whispers spread. Cole looked up from across the room and met my eyes.

“There’s something on the news,” he said.

I frowned. “What kind of news?”

He handed me his phone. “You should see this.”

The headline on the screen made my stomach tighten: “CEO Mark Stone Exposed for Fraud and Cover–Up.”

I scrolled down. The reports said investors had withdrawn overnight. Stock value had plummeted. And Clara who had built her whole image around being the fragile, tragic wife had publicly confessed that she was never sick at all.

She claimed she faked it for attention, out of fear of losing Mark, and that he’d helped her hide the truth. She provided messages, photos, even statements from doctors.

Cole exhaled slowly. “She’s throwing him under the bus to save herself.”

I set the phone down and leaned back. My chest felt heavy, but not from anger. It was a dull ache that I couldn’t quite name.

“He brought this on himself,” I said quietly. “Still… I didn’t think she’d go that far.”

“She was always capable of worse,” Cole replied. “He just refused to see it.”

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Mrs. Carter walked in then, dressed sharply as always, her phone in hand. “So it’s true,” she said. “He’s finished.”

“You’ve seen it?” I asked.

“Everyone has.” She studied me for a moment, maybe expecting to see satisfaction on my face. “You don’t look pleased.”

“I’m not,” I said honestly. “It doesn’t make me happy to see someone ruin themselves. It just

feels… sad.”

Mrs. Carter nodded slightly. “Good. That’s the right way to feel. The world doesn’t need more people celebrating someone else’s fall.” She moved toward her desk and sat down. “Still, it’s remarkable how quickly reputations collapse. One confession, one wrong move and the entire structure caves in.”

“Clara exposed everything,” I said. “She told the media he helped her lie.”

“She had to,” Mrs. Carter replied. “People like her always save themselves first. I suppose she realized no one was buying the act anymore.”

Cole’s phone vibrated again. He glanced at it and said, “More updates. Investors are filing to pull out completely. The board has suspended Mark pending investigation.”

Mrs. Carter looked almost thoughtful. “It’s strange how fate works. He spent so much time trying to make you look bad, and now he’s the one being dragged through the dirt.”

I didn’t respond. There wasn’t anything to say. When she saw I wasn’t gloating, she added more softly, “You’ve grown, Amy. A few months ago, this would’ve shaken you. Now, you’re so calm. I like that.”

I just nodded. “I’ve learned to focus on what matters.”

After she left, I went upstairs to Daniel’s room. The moment I walked in, I felt calmer. I sat beside him and took his hand, the same way I always did.

“They’re saying Mark’s company is falling apart,” I said quietly. “Clara exposed everything. He’s finally seeing what she really is.”

Of course, there was no response, but talking helped.

“I thought I’d feel something more, maybe justice, maybe peace. But all I feel is pity. I guess that’s the difference between who I used to be and who I am now.”

The door opened softly behind me, and one of Daniel’s doctors stepped in. He looked hesitant, holding a clipboard.

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“Mrs. Carter,” he said. “I was coming to find you.”

I stood. “Is everything alright?”

He nodded, smiling slightly. “Yes, actually. We’ve been monitoring Daniel’s condition closely, and there’s been a small but clear change.”

My heart skipped. “Change?”

“We’re detecting minimal response to external stimuli. His brain activity is slightly elevated compared to the past weeks. It’s too soon to say he’s regaining full consciousness, but the signs are positive.”

I stared at him, barely able to process it. “So…. he might be waking up?”

“It’s possible,” the doctor said carefully. “We’ll know more in a few days. Please don’t get your hopes too high yet, but this is the first real improvement in a long time.”

I nodded slowly. “Thank you for telling me.”

When he left, I went to see Daniel. “If you can hear me,” I whispered, “they said you’re getting stronger. Maybe it’s almost time.”

I stayed by his side for a while, just thinking. The sound of the monitor was steady, almost comforting.

Later, as the sun set, I found myself sitting in the garden. Cole stood at a distance, giving me space. The world felt oddly balanced that evening with Mark’s empire crumbling, Clara’s lies collapsing, and Daniel showing signs of life.

It didn’t feel like revenge. It felt like things were finally finding their place.

Mrs. Carter joined me briefly, holding a cup of tea. “You’ve heard about Daniel?” she asked.

I nodded. “The doctor told me. He said they’ll know more in a few days.”

She smiled faintly. “Good. It’s about time we got some good news.”

We sat in silence for a moment. “Do you ever think,” she said after a while, “that everything falls apart before it falls into place?”

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I looked ahead. “Maybe. But sometimes it’s hard to tell which one you’re in the falling apart or the falling into place.”

Mrs. Carter smiled. “Wise words. You’ve changed, Amy. You’ve learned not to let emotions lead you. That’s strength.”

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