Chapter 59

• The moment Ethan, Alex, and Jeremiah stepped into the hall, Jeremiah couldn’t hide his amazement. ''Wow.'' He whispered, eyes wide.
• The decorations were stunning—soft lanterns hung from the ceiling, cherry blossom arrangements lined the walls, and the tables were set with delicate porcelain and gold-trimmed menus. Most of the guests wore traditional Japanese attire like kimono and hakama, while others chose modern suits and dresses.
• Ethan scanned the room and spotted Mr. Kanzaki speaking with a group of guests near the front. ''That’s Mr. Kanzaki.'' He said to Alex. ''Let’s go say hello.''