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Clara blinked. It was an unexpected question, one that wasn\u2019t in the script. She recovered quickly, replying with corporate jargon about \u201ccustomer-centric models\u201d and \u201ccommitment to excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n

David\u2019s jaw tightened. He set his pen down. \u201cThat\u2019s interesting, because just this morning, one of your managers\u2014maybe even you\u2014publicly humiliated an elderly gentleman in your branch lobby. That man happens to be someone I know personally. He\u2019s my wife\u2019s uncle. His name is Henry Whitman.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clara froze. Her throat went dry. She realized instantly what he was referring to.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2014Mr. Langford, I can assure you\u2014\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n

David cut her off, his voice firm but controlled. \u201cIf you can\u2019t treat an old man with dignity, how can I trust you with the livelihoods of thousands of employees in my company? Banking isn\u2019t just about numbers. It\u2019s about trust.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Clara blinked. It was an unexpected question, one that wasn\u2019t in the script. She recovered quickly, replying with corporate jargon about \u201ccustomer-centric models\u201d and \u201ccommitment to excellence.\u201d David\u2019s jaw tightened. He set his pen down. \u201cThat\u2019s interesting, because just this morning, one of your managers\u2014maybe even you\u2014publicly humiliated an elderly gentleman in your branch lobby….<\/p>\n

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