“James,” Alexander made the split-second decision, “I need you to test someone’s Korean language abilities. Speak some complex business terminology over the phone.”
James began speaking rapid, sophisticated Korean.
Mia listened with intense concentration. When he finished, she stepped closer to the speakerphone.
“The man speaking Korean said the contract has serious problems with payment schedules and delivery timelines. Someone deliberately changed critical words so your company pays everything upfront, but the Korean company doesn’t deliver until much later. That’s unfair and not what you originally agreed to.”
James’s shocked voice came through. “How could she possibly know that? She just summarized the entire situation perfectly.”
Mia wasn’t finished. “Also, the person translating changed important numbers. In Korean, your company pays extra fees and penalties not mentioned in the English version. Someone is trying to steal money from both sides.”
Alexander sank into his chair, staring at Mia in pure awe.
“Mia,” he said carefully, “how do you possibly know all this?”