“You’re qualified,” she said, closing my résumé.
“Good to hear.”
“But I hire based on composure.”
She walked around the desk and sat on its edge in front of me — close enough that it changed the air.
“How do you handle temptation during high-stakes situations?” she asked.
“I stay focused.”
“Demonstrate.”
“On what?”
Her heel slid slowly against my shoe.
“Pressure,” she said quietly.
“Realistic pressure.”
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