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"It's standard procedure for the hiring committee to narrow the candidates down to the top two or three before ever bringing it to the heads of overlapping departments," Hudson defends.
A small ounce of hope rises up inside of me. "Oh, so she's on a long list of potential hires at this point?"
Hudson raises his hand and furrows his brow. "A short list, but not the top two or three just yet. Though I can tell you she probably will be, and that's far more than I should tell you so I hope it stays between us. What's all this about? Why are you so worried about Dr. Lopez?"
My lips part, and I find my eyes drifting back to Vanessa. If there was ever a woman I should have treated better…it was her. But in the end, she wasn't so innocent anyway. I can't have her in this part of my world, threatening to distract me from my work which is on the cusp of doing some great things for the world.
Still…do I have it in me to cut her off from this opportunity? I don't know her anymore. I don't even know what she's doing here or how she's eligible for this position.
Everyone already thinks I'm an ass hole, but can I really stoop this low?
I turn back to Hudson and Brett and their expectant, confused expressions, and I realize -Yes, I can.I have to.
"Well, gentlemen, I have it on good authority that Vanessa Lopez is the last person you want to hire for this position. Maybe if you had consulted with me sooner, you wouldn't have wasted this much time on her. But no need to worry. I'll ensure Sturgill is aware of my concerns as well as your error in judgment, and we'll get this all straightened out. Enjoy the party."
I nod with a tight smile and turn to walk away, knowing I didn't exactly tread as lightly as I should have with Hudson. But there's no time to worry about it now. I have to go find Sturgill. Hopefully after I get finished with him, this will be the last I ever have to hear of any of this andherever again.
