Chapter 14: The End Of Pentagon Project

By the time the Pentagon Project wrapped up, Ji-Ah and Evelyn had become an unstoppable force.

Despite their constant bickering, their combined efforts had pushed the project to unprecedented success.

The final presentation left both companies in awe, and the project was officially declared a major achievement.

Their names carried weight now.

Ji-Ah's company gained high-profile clients.

Evelyn's firm was praised for its efficiency and innovation.

At the closing ceremony, executives from both companies shook their hands, praising their work.

"You two make a terrifyingly good team," one of the directors commented.

Ji-Ah smirked. "Try surviving four months with her."

Evelyn crossed her arms. "Please, I was the reason this project didn't crash."

Ji-Ah rolled her eyes but didn't argue.

There was something bittersweet about this moment.

The project that had forced them into each other's lives was over.

And with it, their constant battles, their late-night challenges, their unexpected rhythm—it was all coming to an end.

As they walked out of the building for the last time, a strange silence settled between them.

"So…" Evelyn said, staring ahead. "Guess this is it."

Ji-Ah nodded. "Yeah."

No more competition.

No more late nights.

No more… whatever this had become.

Evelyn glanced at Ji-Ah and felt a weird tug in her chest.

But she ignored it.

Ji-Ah shoved her hands into her pockets. "See you around, Evelyn."

Evelyn smirked, masking whatever strange feeling she had. "You wish."

And just like that, they went their separate ways.