The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 214

Chapter 104; His World, Her Choice-1

Maya blinked, letting each word settle, each strategy imprint itself in her mind. Danger thrummed in the air, but it no longer paralyzed her. Instead, a sharp focus anchored her-she belonged here, in this fight, by his side.

Damien’s hand slipped from her cheek as he leaned back, eyes dark and calculating. “That trip triggered something-it caught his attention. We knew it was risky, but it had to be done.”

“We expected him to make a move, and we were prepared-but not this fast. Orion’s involvement, Miller showing up-it wasn’t a coincidence. That was the first sign something was off.”

Maya’s brow furrowed, her pulse quickening.

“Sienna was right. The campaign was meant for Altair-Orion was never even in the picture. We had no business with them. But they forced their way in, manipulated the table… and stole the contract.” His lips twisted into a bitter line.

Maya swallowed, her eyes widening. It wasn’t just bad timing-someone had orchestrated

this.

“Orion is one of the largest talent agencies in the world-they’re not strangers to us. But they’ve always stayed neutral among the Five Families, which is why we’ve never conducted business with them: to avoid conflict and keep the field fair. That’s why their sudden involvement immediately raised red flags. They don’t move like that unless someone is pulling the strings.”

“The day Miller showed up was the same day Nick got word from his intel in Moldova-at one of Viktor’s checkpoints. That place had been quiet for years, but right after our trip, unusual activity started increasing.”

He shook his head, his voice hardening. “At first, we weren’t sure if their sudden involvement was tied to Viktor. All we had were fragments of the puzzle. That’s why I told Trina to find a way to get rid of him, make it look like he messed up. Enough reason to terminate the contract, make it appear purely business. That way, whoever sent him would be misled into thinking their suspicions were wrong, while we worked to confirm ours.”

“We did some digging and discovered that Orion is a sinking ship, crawling with rats. That’s why Nick left yesterday morning-he tracked one desperate enough for money and a way out, squeezed intel, and returned last night with the answers.”

“He found out Orion’s basically an empty shell. Viktor’s been pumping cash in to keep it afloat, just to watch me. And Miller? They knew he had a link to you. Enough to make him

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Chapte 104 His World Her Chysics-1

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