The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 284

Chapter 135: Legacy and Loyalty-1

Maya exhaled, her gaze flicking between Harper-crushed, embarrassed, barely holding herself together-and Damien, whose dark eyes still held a flicker of doubt.

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She remembered everything Harper had done for her-how she had guided her through truths too heavy to carry alone. How Harper had looked past her scars without flinching, never judging, only encouraging, always pushing her to take that terrifying step forward. How she had made her feel worthy-more than she ever believed she was-and helped her discover a strength she hadn’t even known lived inside her.

She drew in a steadying breath, and let her voice carry-calm, but edged with steel.

“Damien… that’s unfair.”

His head snapped toward her, caught off guard. Maya didn’t flinch. She held his gaze, inhaled deeply, and pressed on.

“She’s been your employee for almost four years now. Tell me-was there ever a time she caused trouble? Ever a time she failed you, the company, or anyone around her? She worked hard, gave what was expected, took her role seriously-when she didn’t even need to lift a finger. She cared, Damien. About her job, her colleagues… about your company. And when I walked into the PR department, lost and terrified, she welcomed me. Made me feel safe.”

Her voice softened, but the steel remained.

“I’m sure she had no idea that moment would lead us here-between you and me. But if she had bad intentions, with who she really is… don’t you think she would’ve acted on them a long time ago?”

“Maya…” Damien began, his voice low, strained. “It’s not what I-”

She cut him off, lifting a hand. Her gaze dropped for a breath, her chest rising and falling, then she looked up again.

“Harper is my friend. My only friend. And if it weren’t for her, I would’ve run already. Hidden from everything I didn’t understand. But she stayed with me. She showed me the truth-about you, about this world, about us. In ways I never could’ve imagined. She made me understand.

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Maya stepped closer, her gaze locked on him, unwavering, fierce. “She’s saved me more times than I can count. I trust her. You should too.”

Another step closed the space between them. She reached for his hand, her touch gentle but

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