Chapter 24: Holding the Fort at the CBD, the Core Team Takes Shape

Mandy Sowden's message came at seven in the morning. "I'm flying to Bangkok this afternoon and coming back the day after tomorrow. Let's plan the girls' night after I return. I've already told them." A tiny kissing-face emoji followed the message. River Lyson typed one-handed: "Stay safe!" Three seconds later, she replied, "I know, Mom. You're such a nag." River smiled and set his phone facedown on the table. At eight-thirty, Autumn Yale's call came right on schedule. "Boss, I narrowed down...