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Counterfeit Spirits Struggle
Your meticulously curated $2.4M whiskey collection, meant to fund your retirement, has been flagged as sophisticated counterfeits by Christie's authentication team. With mounting debt and a reputation in tatters, you have 48 hours to trace the source of the fakes before your story hits the press and triggers multiple insurance investigations.
Your Role
James Morrison, Ex-Financial Advisor turned Rare Spirits Investor
Partner
Marcus Chen, Senior Authentication Specialist at Christie's
Challenged
Survived
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Made Man's Wedding
As the head waiter at an exclusive venue, you're responsible for salvaging a disaster-struck wedding reception for Don Castellano's daughter. Multiple catastrophes have hit simultaneously - spoiled food, missing champagne, and a rival family's apparent sabotage. The Don demands immediate solutions, or your 'employment' will be permanently terminated.
Your Role
Head Waiter at Villa Rosa
Partner
Don Vincent Castellano
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Sky Drop Disaster
Your $2,800 custom gaming laptop was just dropped 50 feet by a malfunctioning QuickShip drone onto your driveway. The company's automated system has already denied your claim, citing 'acts of God' in their terms of service. You have 10 minutes left in your chat window with their Executive Resolution Specialist before the case is permanently closed.
Your Role
Frustrated customer with destroyed package
Partner
Marcus Chen, Senior Executive Resolution Specialist
Challenged
Survived
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Car Damage Standoff
You're at LAX, rushing to catch your international flight in 90 minutes when the rental car agent flags extensive scratches on the driver's side door - damage that wasn't there when you picked up the car. They're demanding $850 in damages, threatening to charge your card and file a police report. Your boarding pass is burning a hole in your pocket.
Your Role
Business traveler running late for an international flight
Partner
Marcus Chen, Enterprise Damage Assessment Specialist
Challenged
Survived
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Pension Crisis Ultimatum
As union representative for Meridian Manufacturing's 3,000 workers, you have 60 minutes to negotiate with a ruthless liquidator who holds their pensions hostage. The company's sudden bankruptcy threatens to erase $847M in retirement funds. Every minute of hesitation could cost your colleagues their life savings.
Your Role
Senior Union Representative, Local 457
Partner
Marcus Sterling, Apex Liquidation Partners
Challenged
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Cellar Storage Scandal
Your $175,000 vintage wine collection lies ruined after six months in what was promised to be a climate-controlled storage facility. The manager claims their monitoring system 'malfunctioned' and all temperature logs were lost. You've discovered they actually turned off the cooling to cut costs during a heatwave, but they're stonewalling.
Your Role
High-net-worth wine collector and potential legal plaintiff
Partner
Marcus Sterling, Executive Manager of Elite Storage Solutions
Challenged
Survived
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Kosher Crisis at Midnight
You're the head chef at Menachem's, a high-end kosher restaurant in Brooklyn. During peak Saturday service, Rabbi Goldstein - notorious for revoking certifications - arrives for a surprise inspection. With your mashgiach (kosher supervisor) unreachable and three VIP tables waiting, you must navigate a complex inspection while keeping your kitchen running.
Your Role
Executive Chef & Kitchen Manager
Partner
Rabbi Isaac Goldstein
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Security Deposit Showdown
Your ex-landlord is withholding your $3000 security deposit, claiming damages that existed before you moved in. With rent due at your new place in 5 days, you must confront Charles Morton, a notoriously difficult property manager known for exploiting tenants. Your detailed move-in photos and documentation are your only weapons in this high-stakes confrontation.
Your Role
Former tenant of Unit 2B, Cedar Heights Apartments
Partner
Charles Morton (Property Manager, Morton & Sons Real Estate)
Challenged
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Leverage Gone Wrong
Your 20x leveraged position in tech stocks is bleeding out fast as the market crashes. With only 15 minutes until auto-liquidation, you must negotiate with Sandra Chen, a ruthless broker who holds your financial fate. The catch? She's dealing with dozens of panic calls and your account isn't nearly big enough to be her priority.
Your Role
Desperate retail trader facing margin call
Partner
Sandra Chen (Senior Risk Manager, Apex Trading)
Challenged
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Meditation Resort Mayhem
What started as a 3-day wellness retreat at Tranquility Heights Resort has spiraled into financial nightmare. You've discovered $14,500 in unauthorized charges for 'spiritual alignment services' and 'karmic cleansing packages.' The resort's Executive Spiritual Officer is refusing refunds, claiming you verbally consented during deep meditation.
Your Role
Distressed retreat participant seeking refund
Partner
Dr. Serena Vale, Executive Spiritual Officer
Challenged
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Dirty Money Tips
Your restaurant manager reveals a complex tip-skimming operation and demands your participation. With mounting bills and a tough job market, you're given 48 hours to decide: become complicit in money laundering or lose your serving position at one of the city's most prestigious restaurants.
Your Role
Senior Server, 3 years employed
Partner
Marcus Reeves, General Manager
Challenged
Survived
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Diamond Switch Deception
Your grandmother's 3.2-carat diamond ring, passed down through three generations, was sent for routine cleaning at Rothschild & Sons Fine Jewelry. Upon collection, your expert friend notices subtle inconsistencies. Laboratory testing confirms your worst fear: it's been replaced with a sophisticated cubic zirconia worth a fraction of the $85,000 original.
Your Role
Rightful owner of the switched diamond, armed with gemological test results
Partner
Marcus Rothschild III, Owner of Rothschild & Sons Fine Jewelry
Challenged
Survived
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