The Billionaire's Intern (Maya Thompson) novel Chapter 98

Chapter 51 Tension in the Salt AH-2

Chapter 51: Tension in the Salt Air-2

Ashcroft turned to her, tilting his head slightly.

“And you are?”

Harper straightened at once, smoothing her dress with mock elegance and a bright grin.

“Harper Lin. Blackwood Enterprises PR department superstar, Maya’s best friend -”

Then she leaned in just enough for their little circle to hear.

“-and yes, I’m also the proud president of the Daya fan club. Trademark pending.”

Maya groaned inwardly. Oh God. Not that nickname again.

She finished it off with a cheeky salute, eyes sparkling. “At your service!”

Ashcroft blinked. “Daya?”

Harper gave him a conspiratorial grin. “Damien and Maya. Daya.”

For a beat, silence.

Then Ashcroft barked a laugh, warm and delighted. “Well, I really like you now.”

Maya groaned, covering her face with one hand, utterly mortified.

Damien’s jaw ticked again-just barely.

And James? He gave a quiet cough, like he was trying to suppress a laugh but failing

spectacularly.

Harper, on the other hand, beamed with pride-unbothered, unrepentant, and completely in

her element.

Then-Harper’s eyes slid to the side, landing on James, who was still recovering from his barely stifled laugh moments earlier.

She grinned. “Well hellooo, Mr. Horton. What’s with the three-piece suit? You do know we’re heading to a tropical island, right?”

James cleared his throat, composure mostly restored. “Ms. Lin, I’m well aware. We came directly from a business trip. Some of us don’t get the luxury of traveling in flip-flops and floral shirts.”

Harper stage-whispered to Maya, “Next time, I’m sneaking board shorts into his briefcase.

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Chapter 51 Tension in the Salt Air-2

Man needs a vacation.”

Maya elbowed her, trying hard not to laugh.

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Maya blinked. “Mr. Ashcroft?”

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“Yes! Him!” Harper echoed mockingly. “Girl. That’s Nicholas freaking Ashcroft. And he hugged you. Like you were the long-lost heroine in his summer romance.”

“It didn’t mean anything.”

“It meant something to someone,” Harper muttered, her eyes flicking across the deck.

Maya followed her gaze-just as the three men who had arrived earlier rejoined the group.

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