ALVAH I tapped my fingers continuously on the desk, my mind a blank canvas as I gazed at the first two candidates seated before me. My eyes remained fixed on the door, anticipation building as I awaited her entrance. She was the only one I longed to see; my decision had been made ever since I saw her CV, a certainty that she was the only one I would consider. The others held no significance to me, my attention absent as I granted the board permission to proceed as they saw fit. "What are your impressions of Naomi Leonardo, the young lady who just departed?" inquired Mrs. Melody. "She possesses remarkable qualities that align with what you seek in an assistant." While acknowledging Naomi's suitability, I shook my head in disagreement. "Undoubtedly, she embodies the attributes I desire in