The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 280

Chapter 133: Hidden in Plain Sight-1

The room hung heavy with tension, each breath feeling thick, as if the walls themselves were

holding back a storm.

Damien stood rigid, fists tightening at his sides. His eyes, dark and unyielding, burned with a fierce, protective intensity. Every muscle in his body radiated danger, a silent promise that he would defend what was his at any cost.

Maya remained frozen beside Dahlia, her heart hammering, chest tight. Her hands clenched instinctively in her lap, nails biting into her palms as waves of fear and disbelief coursed through her.

Dahlia’s eyes flicked between them, sharp, unflinching. Beneath the calculation, though, something gentler trembled-a flicker of worry, a silent acknowledgment of the storm raging

in both their hearts.

Finally, she spoke, her voice low, deliberate, almost breaking the taut air:

“Son…”

“I will not allow it, Mother!” Damien’s voice tore through the room, raw and unrestrained. His jaw clenched, veins visible at his temples, and his eyes burned with a fierce, almost predatory intensity.

He stepped forward, fists tightening, every inch of his body coiled with protective energy, radiating a silent warning: anyone who dared lay a hand on Maya would answer to him.

“They will never find her,” he growled, voice low, dangerous, trembling only with the force of his conviction. “No… I will not allow them to take her from me!”

Dahlia’s shoulders sagged, a weary sigh slipping past her lips. “I know, son… and you know I’ll stand with you. Your father and I-we will always support you.” Her eyes shimmered, the glint of unspoken fears flickering in their depths.

Ashcroft leaned forward slightly, his steady gaze locking on Damien. “And you can always count on me, brother. I’ve got your back-always.” The words weren’t just loyalty-they carried the weight of the Ashcroft name, a quiet warning to anyone foolish enough to stand against

them.

Maya’s chest tightened, a small shiver running through her as she realized just how much power sat in the room-not just Damien’s unyielding presence, but the unwavering strength of those who stood with him. Dahlia’s eyes softened briefly at the sight, pride and fear warring silently in her gaze.

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Chapter 173 Bidden in Plain Sight 1

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