Beyond immediate protection, Andreas knew true security for Snow lay in dismantling the lingering power of her past. If Alex was using Ravenna's old tactics, there was likely a blueprint.
"Grumpy," Andreas commanded, his voice sharp with a renewed sense of purpose, "I want a deep dive into the White Cosmetics takeover. Specifically, how Queen Ravenna managed to sway key partners and investors against Snow White. I want every meeting, every communication, every financial transaction scrutinized. Look for anything unusual, any leverage Ravenna might have used that wasn't strictly above board."
Grumpy, ever efficient, simply nodded, his eyes already calculating the resources needed. Andreas suspected that Ravenna, with her ambition and ruthless nature, wouldn't have hesitated to use illicit means to achieve her goals. Unearthing that truth wasn't just about vindicating Snow; it was about understanding the full extent of the threats against her and ensuring no one could ever use that weakness against her again.
"Focus on any patterns of sudden shifts in allegiance or suspicious financial incentives offered to White Cosmetics' partners," Andreas instructed. "And prioritize any connection between Ravenna and my father's contacts or even Alex's known associates. I have a gut feeling this goes deeper than just a simple hostile takeover."
His resolve was absolute. He wouldn't just protect Snow; he would empower her by stripping away the very foundations of the fear that had haunted her for so long. He would ensure her past no longer had a hold on her future.