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Feldman Insurance Scandal

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Rebecca Dipper stared hard into the mirror in the workplace restrooms. She had always embraced a methodical, planned approach to her job and the top brass at Feldman Insurance had all agreed her chance to take on an executive position was long overdue. Presently, as she psyched herself out before the final round of interviews, she found herself agreeing with her superiors on this point. Rebecca had always been a quiet individual, rarely outspoken. Her effectiveness lay in her abilities to get a job done and done well. These had been the key factors that won the respect of her colleagues and the board. One giant problem blocked an otherwise guaranteed ascendency, though: the directors were considering another candidate suitable for the post: …show more content…

Although she’d kept her dignity and had not risen to the bait over these last four weeks during the rounds of interviews, she had wished repeatedly for certain crimes to be legal to bring unlimited suffering upon her …show more content…

His sweep of brown hair flapped insanely for added effect. Rebecca’s strategy came at great risk, so for him losing it brought her slight relief. He hollered at the receptionist, who dismissed his remonstrations to focus on some menial task. Rebecca took this as an opportunity to go for the viper strike by ripping the paper into strips and eating it piece by piece. “What the…?” Woodall had turned red as he struggled for words. After Rebecca had finished the last strip, she closed her eyes once again and folded her arms, making the scene akin to a hypnotist’s stage show: he pranced around as if under a command whilst she sat lifeless as if awaiting one. She contemplated briefly how her actions completely contrasted her usually calm demeanour. The boardroom door suddenly swung open. “Please come in,” boomed the Managing Director’s voice. Rebecca let him pass her into the room, noticing the receptionist wink at her on the way through. As they stood shoulder-to-shoulder, Woodall remonstrated wildly. “Did you see what she…” “Is something the matter, Alex?” inquired the MD. “I…I….I…” he stammered. Rebecca portrayed mock

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