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Facts: A plaintiff files a civil action in the Regional Trial Court against BrightCode Systems, Inc., a domestic corporation. The summons is personally served on Elena Rivera, who is the office clerk assigned to BrightCode’s main office. Elena signs the return receipt, stating she is authorized to receive service for BrightCode. BrightCode moves to dismiss, arguing the service was not personally made on a proper recipient under Rule 14. (a) Identify the persons upon whom service of summons on a domestic corporation may be personally made under Rule 14. (b) Is service on Elena Rivera valid? Explain your answer, with reference to the controlling rule. (c) If the service is invalid, what is the proper remedy to preserve jurisdiction and allow the case to proceed? Briefly explain.