Shortlists and Silence

Valerie’s POV

"Next?" Nadine called out, waving her hand toward the door like she was already drained.

I looked up from my notepad and gave a tired smile to the young woman walking in. The third interview for today, probably the fifteenth this week.

The office looked different now—post-launch vibes and all. Flyers were half-folded on the floor, two coffee cups went cold on the table, and there wa