Chapter 31

• “You sure this is the place?” Josh asked, a bit skeptical, though he still followed as Ivy walked ahead with undeniable excitement.
• He glanced around—the alley was narrow, lined with plastic stools in bright colors. Red and yellow lanterns hung low overhead, and the air was thick with the scent of fried food and bubbling stew.
• This wasn’t the Seoul he was used to. No high-rise lounges, no rooftop bars with imported wine lists. And yet... something about it made him nod quietly to himself.