"Ms. Thornfield? Marcia Eldridge. A pleasure," a sharp voice cut through Eva’s thoughts.
Eva had been tapping her foot anxiously as she waited for the woman, who had been her final prospect for the day. All other places she has applied to were either not hiring, or didn’t respond to her mails at all. Despite her polished appearance, the office lobby felt suffocating, each rejected proposal chipping away at her confidence.
She rose, smoothing her skirt as she shook the woman's firm grip. "Thank you for meeting me. I really appreciate you taking the time to discuss my proposal in person.”
Marcia waved a dismissive hand. "Of course, of course. Shall we?"
She turned, leading Eva into a spacious conference room, a full spread of pastries and fresh fruit laid out invitingly.
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