The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 412

Chapter 183 Invisible Challenge 2

Chapter 183: Invisible Challenge-2

He lifted a shoulder in an almost casual shrug. “That’s how he walked away with his wings.”

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Dominic paused, the humor in his eyes shifting-subtly, briefly-into something more practical than

ominous.

“Nicholas went through it too,” he added easily. “He can fly if he has to, he just… leaned into different skills.”

A faint shrug followed, casual by design. “Weapons, systems. That sort of thing. Every family has its quirks.”

His eyes returned to Maya, steady and unjudging.

“Remember, sweetheart-in our world,” he said, his voice still light but grounded, “family protection isn’t a luxury. It’s just… practical. We don’t rely on others to keep us safe.”

“We learn to protect ourselves and the people around us. It doesn’t make us special,” he finished gently. “Just prepared.”

Dahlia leaned forward, calm but amused, as if she’d been waiting for the perfect moment to step

“Exactly why I took you out today and showed you the ropes myself,” she said, glancing at Maya with a small, approving smile. “The women are different. We don’t get shipped off to boot camps- the training comes to us.”

Her smile softened, warmth in her eyes. “We learn at our own pace, on our own terms.”

She glanced sideways at Dominic, a glint of shared understanding in her eyes, then turned her

attention back to Maya.

“Remember how your mother and I used to do target practice together?”

Dominic snorted softly. “Yeah. That was their excuse to gossip.”

Dahlia shot him a look-brief, sharp-then simply shook her head before returning her gaze to Maya.

“That’s how it’s always been for us,” she continued. “Let’s just say… women are a little pampered.”

On the screen, Harper immediately perked up, mock outrage flashing across her face.

“Ha! You hear that, Mom?” she said, pointing accusingly. “I knew it. You and Dad wanted your firstborn to be a son-that’s why you forced me through all that training! I was supposed to be a

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princess!”

Alice didn’t miss a beat.

“Oh, enough of you,” she shot back, rolling her eyes.

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She crossed her arms, lips twitching despite herself. “Don’t twist the story. You were the one who practically begged us to let you train. You enjoyed every single minute of it.”

Harper opened her mouth to protest-then closed it, her smirk betraying her.

Laughter rippled around the room, the tension easing, the sharp edges blunted-if only for a

moment.

Then, Dominic snapped his fingers as if a revelation had just struck him.

“Ah! Speaking of!” Dominic’s voice boomed, crackling with a new, challenging energy.

He turned a sharp, grinning look toward the chair beside him, where Jamie sat. “I believe Jamie

must do the training too! What do you think, son? Ready to earn those stripes?” Charles nodded,

his expression solemn and approving. “I agree. It’s a good idea.” “Oh, hush, you two!” Eleanor cut

in, her voice a sharp but loving blade.” She shot both men a warning look that could have halted a

moving train, effectively shielding Jamie from their predatory focus. “Let the young man decide

what he wants for himself,” she said, her tone softening as she glanced at Jamie, though the steel

remained for the others. “Before you two start shipping him off to some godforsaken boot camp,”

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