Rose | Taennie

21.

"Tech company landslide."

"Both CEO's of the Alinac Corp and Clyde group have been taken into custody."

"Board members testify against CEO's"

"The 2 generation unexpected alliances between the families, one for murder and one to take over."

"What's to become of the companies?"

"Expected decline of Alinac and Clyde debunked, unexpected 27% sales outreach increase."

"How will Alinac and Clyde go forward in the market?"

"Will competitors stay competitors?"

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The news channels were flocked as the group sat in Jennie's new home after she sold the manor once it was in her name.

Both her dad and Taehyungs parents were awaiting trial on the murder charge, but had numerous court cases regarding their various other offences.

It was safe to say that they would no longer be a problem, and neither would Minhyun or his mother, who was forced to move out.

She would be fine either way, since she had already set up a savings account and had more than enough money on there.

Taehyung had also moved into his family home now that both his parents were in detention and holding, and he had a sister he needed to be a legal guardian for.

"I thought I'd be happier watching this." Lia sadly said, now accustomed to going out with the unexpected bunch every now and then.

"I guess a few things just can't be changed, huh?" Jimin muttered as he kept sipping at his orange juice, due to the fact that none of them were day drinkers.

The immediate victory was short-lived, as everyone had acknowledged the fact that their usual meet ups would cease to exist.

In fact, the group as a whole would.

Rosé and Jimin's marriage was going well, great in fact, however it was impossible to deny that they were each the bestest of friends with either Taehyung or Jennie.

Jungkook would have no reason to see Jennie again, and Jisoo would have no reason to see Taehyung again.

They all knew this was coming, but that doesn't mean they ever prepared for it.

In fact, Taehyung and Jennie both knew that they would have to miss many of their friends' celebrations, seeing as they couldn't attend the same event together anymore, just like before.

Sure, they're parents were out of the picture, but it doesn't change the fact that they were each the heirs for their respective companies, and they would go back to being rivals.

Business decisions create stress, stress creates tension, and tension creates fights.

It was pre destined that the two would continue to be rivals.

The awkward atmosphere only grew as everyone was aware of all of this.

Taehyung hadn't spoken a word to Jennie, and Jennie hadn't spoken a word to Taehyung.

Yet they still never ceased the stolen glances when the other was not looking, or at least pretended not to look.

The two practically gnawed at every opportunity to not acknowledge the other or the dent that would only continue to grow in their relationship.

"So, here's to last time, right?" Jungkook bitterly muttered, knowing there was no way out of this.

Everyone there knew, they were perfect for each other.