Orion, since you're the professional at the Venom narrative, why don't you have him rebel for a moment before being sucked in. Afterwords TC and whoever follows him can find Alexander and his nice book-thingy and all will be well. Perhaps Col. Fury should interrogate Alexander to see if he is a Hydra or H.A.M.M.E.R. spy? I can work something up on that in about a day or so...
Also, out of Osborn's entourage of villains who do you think should be next? We've got our own list here...