Ms$.$ Martha Gobel is a linguist, specializing in Asian languages. As the daughter of a

Canadian diplomat, she has become familiar with the many customs and practices

found throughout Asia. In $2023,$ a headhunting firm in B$.$C$.$ connected her with Golden

Mountain Experiences $($GME$),$ a public corporation with gross revenues of $$85$ million.

The corporation had begun operations in Whistler, B$.$C$.$ GME had need of a

representative to promote their Canadian services to Asian tour operators and

executives.

When her mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness, Martha moved into her house

in Ottawa to help care for her. Her mother died in early $2022,$ leaving Martha her

considerable estate, including her house. When liME offered her a position in

November, $2023$ with a start date of January $1,2024,$ she immediately accepted.

The final income tax return of her mother stated the FMV of her house was $$725,000$ on

March $3,2023.$ When Martha put the house on the market on November $15,2023,$ the

listing price was only $$650,000$ because of a nearby landfill.

At the urging of the listing agent she accepted an offer for $$590,000$ in April, $2023,$

resulting in a $$135,000$ loss on the property.

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