In the bustling city of Aveline, Maya was a gifted baker whose sourdough was the talk of the town. She wanted to expand her tiny kitchen into a regional bakery empire, but she lacked the capital to buy the massive ovens and delivery trucks needed to grow.

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Every quarter, Maya distributed a portion of her profits back to her investors. Elias loved receiving these dividends —it was like getting a "thank you" check in the mail just for believing in the business.

One winter, a delivery truck slipped on ice and damaged a storefront. Because "The Golden Crust" was a corporation, Elias wasn't personally responsible for the repair costs or any legal debts. His risk was limited strictly to the money he used to buy the shares.