The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 132

Chapter 66: Something to Want-1

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The teasing eventually melted into easy conversation, the kind that flowed without effort. The group lounged across the oversized cushions, the late afternoon sun casting everything in a soft, golden haze. Someone ordered another round of drinks, and soon Harper had everyone laughing with stories from the PR trenches-like the time a junior associate sent out a press release that began with “Dear Insert Name Here,” or how she once caught two interns strategizing” a little too enthusiastically in the supply closet.

Even James couldn’t hold back his laughter.

Maya giggled until her sides hurt, surprised by how light everything felt-how easy. But what caught her most off guard… was him.

Damien wasn’t just composed.

He was at ease.

Shirt sleeves rolled up, one hand lazily cradling his glass, he leaned back against the cushions like the weight of the world had finally loosened its grip. He actually laughed-really laughed-when Harper reenacted a dramatic PR meltdown. And when Ashcroft made a joke about someone packing a ring light for a hike, Damien shook his head with a quiet chuckle, smiling in a way Maya hadn’t seen before.

Even James blinked like he was seeing a rare celestial event.

Ashcroft raised a brow, amused. “Well, damn.”

Harper blinked. “Okay, what is happening right now? Who is this man? I’ve worked under you for almost four years and I swear this is the first time you’ve laughed like a functioning adult.

”

Damien just smirked and took another sip. “Don’t get used to it.”

“Too late,” Harper grinned, nudging Maya with her elbow. “I’m blaming you for this.”

A little while later, just before dusk, the group finally decided to head back to their rooms. The sun had dipped lower in the sky, painting Isla Aurelia in golden tones that shimmered across the water and gilded the edges of everything it touched.

Maya lingered behind for just a moment, letting the breeze dance across her sun-warmed skin, her heart still buoyed by laughter and the sight of Damien so… unguarded.

She sensed it before she turned.

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