The Billionaire’s Intern novel Chapter 3

Damien Blackwood didn’t notice interns. He didn’t need to. Most interns weren’t even worth a glance—those rare few who managed to land the coveted spot at Blackwood Enterprises came through grueling university vetting, a token gesture from the company to maintain ties with elite academic institutions. Only one university was selected each year. Only one student given the opportunity. It was part PR, part power move. Let the schools brag. Let the students dream. It kept the illusion of outreach alive—while reminding everyone just how unreachable Blackwood truly was. They never lasted. They cracked under pressure, or folded the second they realized working for Blackwood wasn’t a fantasy. He didn’t tolerate weakness. He didn’t tolerate clutter. He didn’t tolerate noise....