Crystal was led into a large office and offered a seat and a coffee. She accepted the drink with thanks, and it wasn’t long before Amy Fowler joined her. The woman chuckled as she sat down. “I heard you put the fear of God in our receptionist,” she said. “Good for you. Now, what can I do for you?”

Crystal leaned back in her chair, folded her legs, and relaxed. “I signed up to audition for the Assistant Host position,” she said. “But I wasn’t contacted about the written ...