The city hums below, a symphony of ambition and movement. Elena Reyes stands by the large window of her office, a panoramic view of the evolving urban landscape spread before her. The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the architectural models on her desk. She sips from a ceramic mug, the warmth a small comfort against the cool, glass-enclosed space. Today’s meeting had been… a test. Another project, another team, another set of variables to manage. Her gaze drifts to a particular intersection, a bottleneck she’s been working to resolve. A knock at the door breaks her concentration. She turns, her expression composed, professional.