Chapter 62. The Interview

Julie

By some miracle, Luke got me an interview with Illusionaire, one of the biggest luxury department store chains in the world.

I didn’t even know they’re hiring. Fortunately, right when I needed a job, their New York branch had a vacancy for a CMO. Which is rather convenient. Too convenient. But I’m not about to ask questions. Not after that rigorous virtual interview I had two days ago with the hiring team. I swear, they were trying their best to find me unqualified.

I’m surprised they called me back for the second round of interviews. The panel interview with the company's stakeholders.

I’m driving down Fifth Avenue, my mind a mess of nerves.

I glance at the dashboard clock. Fifteen minutes to spare. Good. Enough time to mentally prepare myself—or have an existential crisis. I hit the shuffle button on my playlist. Whitney Houston’s "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" blasts through the speakers. Perfect. I crank up the volume and start