Chapter 24

• Ruby
• "This is the kitchen," Pearl said as we entered the kitchen. It was more like a place where the food to run a restaurant was prepared. The utensils were hung in an organized way. There were a few staff and a chef working.
• The chef, who was wearing a white coat, which I assumed was his uniform, saw me and Pearl. "Good morning, ma'am. Did you both need something?" he asked with a polite smile and bent down a little to show respect. He looked like he was in his thirties.