The foundation's main lobby buzzed with the quiet energy of a new day.
Elena stood at the entrance, her hands clasped in front of her, her eyes scanning the vast space. She had been here many times before—as a child visiting her grandfather, as a teenager attending events, as a young woman curious about the family legacy. But today was different. Today, she was here to work.
She had just graduated from university with honors, her degree in technology ethics and her heart full of purpose. She had spent years studying the foundation's work, learning about the technology, the mission, the people who had dedicated their lives to building something good. Now, she was ready to join them.
Her father, Milo, stood beside her, his hand on her shoulder. "Are you ready?"
Elena nodded, her jaw set
