ind was preoccupied with thoughts of the gallery incident, and she struggled to focus on the upcoming interv

ss Smith?" she asked, her voice crisp and professional. "I'm h

ement, the woman opened the door and gestured for Autumn to enter. The room was elegantly appointed, with a large mahogany table and high-backed chairs arranged around

, his expression unreadable. Autumn's heart skipped a beat when she realized he would be conducting her interview. The encounter in the gall

th an undercurrent of familiarity. Autumn took the chair opposite him, tr

I want to acknowledge our earlier encounter in the gallery. I understand that it may have been a bit unsettling, and I apologize if

voiding direct eye contact. "I'm really sorry about that," she said softly. "

s. Smith. We all make mistakes, and I appreciate your u

ional approach eased some of her tension, though she still couldn't shake the lingeri

es, his tone professional yet detached. She spoke about her background, her ambitions, and her determination to succeed. Alt

tel?" Alex asked, leaning forward sli

she began, choosing her words carefully. "It's not just about luxury; it's about creating memorable experiences for guests.

l. We pride ourselves on our service, and it's essential that our staff share t

a disgruntled guest's day around, Autumn felt her confidence growing. She could see Alex's ex

best to present herself confidently, though the undercurrent of anxiety was difficult to mask. She

is tone professional. "Thank you for coming in today, Ms. Smith. We

f and anticipation. "Thank you for the opportunit

iew had been challenging but fair, and she felt that she had done her best. Despite the ini

The interaction with Alex had been unsettling at first, but it had ultimately provided her with an opportunity to demonstrate her suitability for the role. She couldn't help but think about what this job could mean for her. It was more tha

ling through his phone. Their eyes met, and he pushed off the post with a

sure." She felt a sense of camaraderie with Jack; he had been a

ber, confidence is key," he encou

ied" She replied as

The dimming light painted the buildings in soft hues of orange and pink, but Autumn was focused on the weight of her re

her interview? Would she be proud, or would she dismiss it as just another attem

ing to break free from the patterns of her past, to carve out a space for herself in a world that often felt un