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Across from him, leaning casually against a polished conference table, stood Victor Langston\u2014a wealthy tech investor known for his sharp wit and even sharper intellect. He was hosting a private innovation showcase, filled with engineers, linguists, and scholars invited to demonstrate rare abilities.<\/p>\n

Lucas wasn\u2019t on the guest list.<\/p>\n

He\u2019d come with his mother, the cleaning woman, who had nowhere else to leave him after school.<\/p>\n

Victor glanced at the paper in Lucas\u2019s hands\u2014a document printed in dense, unfamiliar script.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat is that?\u201d Victor asked, amused.<\/p>\n

Lucas swallowed. \u201cIt\u2019s\u2026 it\u2019s a contract. I think. Written in several languages.\u201d<\/p>\n

Victor chuckled. \u201cSon, some of the brightest translators in this room couldn\u2019t handle that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lucas hesitated, then spoke softly. \u201cI think I can.\u201d<\/p>\n

The laughter returned\u2014louder this time.<\/p>\n

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