The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 108

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Chapter 55: Deckside Deals and Quiet Promises-2

“Taken care of.”

Then his tone shifted-quieter. More deliberate.

“But… it’s best if he’s the one to tell you about it.”

He held her gaze.

“All you need to know right now is that he will never bother you again.”

A chill traced down her spine.

There was something dark-undeniably sinister-in the way Ashcroft said it. But strangely, Maya didn’t feel afraid. No guilt. No pity.

Only a steady, unshakable sense of safety.

Like someone had drawn a line in blood around her-and dared the world to cross it.

A beat. Then his voice dropped lower, just for her.

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“You know… D and I, we’ve been through everything. All the wars. The wins. The losses. And through it all, he’s always kept people at arm’s length.”

Maya glanced up at him.

Ashcroft’s smile faded into something quieter. Steadier.

“But with you… he’s different. I’ve never seen him like this, Maya. Ever.”

He spoke more seriously.

“There’s a vulnerability in him that scares the hell out of me and I don’t scare easy. Not because he’s weak. Not even close. It’s because I know him. And I know that when Damien cares about something…”

His eyes sharpened.

“…he’ll do whatever it takes to protect it. No matter the cost. And I mean literally everything.”

Maya’s throat tightened.

“I know you’re hesitating,” Ashcroft said gently. “And I get it. You’ve got questions. Doubts. Maybe a thousand insecurities clawing at your chest. But don’t let that stop you.”

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He paused.

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“I see it-the way you look at him. The pull between you two. You’ve got something real, and that’s a rare damn thing. So take the risk. Give him a chance. Give yourself a chance.”

Her breath hitched.

“And if it ever gets too heavy,” he added, voice steady, “just remember-you’re not alone anymore. It’s not just you and Jaime now.” He smiled, a little crooked.

“You’ve got me. I like you, Maya. I like you for D. And I can tell-you’re strong. Maybe you don’t realize it yet, but you are.”

His hand gave a reassuring squeeze on her shoulder.

“We’re family now. Okay?”

Maya blinked fast. Then nodded.

A quiet promise passed between them, warm like sun on skin.

Then Harper broke the moment-by thrusting a fruit skewer between them.

“Okay, enough with the therapy circle.” She grinned.

“Let’s get back to pretending this is a casual company retreat and not the set of Dynasty.”

Ashcroft laughed. Maya shook her head with a soft smile.

But the moment didn’t last.

“Ashcroft!”

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