The Deputy Manager
The deputy manager is Josef’s rival at the bank.
The book
Who they are in the book
Spoiler-freeThe deputy manager is Josef’s rival at the bank. He uses Josef’s distraction and absence to strengthen his own position with clients. He does not know the details of the trial, but the case weakens Josef professionally even before any formal verdict. His later career is not described.
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