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Corporate Conscience

The Los Angeles skyline was ablaze with the late-afternoon sun as Carlos leaned back in his leather chair, scanning the proposal before him. His gaze wandered momentarily to the silver-framed photo on his desk: Isabelle beamed radiantly with a smile as her hands rested on her small, rounded belly. A small smile nibbled at his lips before focusing once more onto the pages before him.

A knock at the door broke into his reverie. "Come in," he said.

Isabelle entered. Her pregnancy glow was palpable. "You wanted to see me?"

Carlos nodded and gestured for her to take a chair. "I've been thinking a great deal about our conversation regarding community engagement and social responsibility. I think the time has come to really do something about it."

Isabelle's eyes brightened. "Really? That's terrific, Carlos!"

"I want you to head the new corporate social responsibility initiative focused on our redevelopment project," Carlos continued. "It's an opportunity to make a real