The Billionaire’s Intern novel Chapter 9

Damien Blackwood wasn’t in a good mood. Not that anyone would’ve dared to say it to his face. Not even James, who had spent nearly a decade interpreting Damien’s silences like a language only he could read. But even James kept unusually quiet on the way back to the executive wing. They’d barely stepped into the private elevator before Damien pressed the emergency halt button. James didn’t flinch. Elle, however, looked up from her tablet. “Sir?” “Leave us.” It wasn’t a request. Elle nodded and quickly exited, no questions asked. She knew better. The elevator doors slid shut with a soft hiss, enclosing Damien Blackwood and James Horton in silence. James stood slightly behind his employer, hands clasped neatly in...