Chapter 103

• At noon, Ivy’s perfume boutique in an upscale Myeongdong shopping district was buzzing with customers. The air was laced with warm notes of ylang-ylang and sandalwood. Ivy had just finished helping a client when a burst of cheerful noise from the entrance caught her attention.
• “Bunny! We came to collect on that lunch treat you promised us!” Luna—her outspoken, lively friend—strode in, followed by the ever-composed Mr. Kim and the artistic, ethereal Haeon.
• Ivy’s smile bloomed instantly, softer and more genuine than the polite curve she gave her customers. “Oh my god! You actually came! I thought you were joking. Luna, Mr. Kim, Haeon—come here, give me a hug first!”