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Your remark visibly shocks her. But after a moment she composes herself, and gives you a cold glare. "Think what you will, Professor .. The fact is that the appointment of an unknown like yourself to the position of CEO comes as an unexplained and as yet unjustified surprise to us all. And while you were toiling away in near obscurity in the bowels of this company, I very swiftly rose to prominence using nothing more than my own talent. Call me a little girl if you will; compare your own career to mine, and it seems like you're moving in slow motion."

You stare at her a few moments, unsure of how to take this outburst.

She holds your gaze, then stands, adding, "I believe this interview is concluded."

You walk her back to the waiting room.