The article hit the news on Monday morning, and Ruby was not prepared for how fast everything would change.
She was in the kitchen, pouring herself a cup of coffee and trying to convince Elle that yes, she really did have to finish her homework before she could go outside and play. Xander was building a fortress out of toast crusts at the table, and Iris was sketching something on a napkin with intense concentration.
It was chaos. Beautiful, normal, wonderful chaos.
Then Mia burst through the door like a hurricane in designer heels, her phone held high like a victory flag.
"Did you see it? Tell me you saw it!"
Ruby blinked. "Saw what?"
Mia shoved the phone in her face. On the screen was a headline in bold type:
"CAVENDISH GLOBAL UNDER FIRE: Former Employees Allege Abuse, Fraud, and Intimidation"
