The Last Gamble

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The atmosphere in Taehyung's office was tense as he stared at Jihoon's ominous message. Y/N sat beside him, their brows furrowed in concern. The video they had posted had successfully turned the tide of public opinion, but Jihoon's warning lingered in the back of their minds.

"What could he possibly have left?" Y/N asked, breaking the silence.

Taehyung's gaze was firm. "Whatever it is, it won't work. We've already faced the worst he could throw at us."

But deep down, even he wasn't so sure.

Just then, Minji stormed into the room, holding a tablet. "You're not going to believe this," she said, setting it down in front of them.

On the screen was a leaked document—a heavily edited version of the initial fake dating contract. Jihoon had taken the original and manipulated it to make it look as if their entire relationship was nothing more than a publicity stunt, even after they claimed it had turned real.

"Where did this come from?" Taehyung asked, his voice cold.

Minji crossed her arms. "Jihoon leaked it anonymously. It's spreading fast, and some news outlets are picking it up. They're questioning the authenticity of your response video now."

Y/N's heart sank. "This... this could ruin everything. People will think we've been lying all along."

Taehyung stood, his jaw tightening. "We're not going to let him win. Minji, do we still have the original contract?"

"Yes, but simply showing it might not be enough. Jihoon's version already has people doubting you," Minji replied.

Taehyung nodded slowly, his mind racing. "Then we'll need something stronger. Something that proves he's the one fabricating evidence."

Y/N placed a hand on his arm. "How? Jihoon has always been one step ahead. What if we can't prove it in time?"

Taehyung turned to them, his expression softening. "We will. Because we have something he doesn't—each other. And the truth."

Minji suddenly snapped her fingers. "Wait. I have an idea. Jihoon was careless when he edited the document. If we can trace the metadata, we might find proof that it was altered on his end."

"Do it," Taehyung said without hesitation.

As Minji worked on retrieving the evidence, Y/N and Taehyung braced themselves for what felt like the final battle. Hours later, Minji burst back into the room, a triumphant smile on her face.

"I've got it," she said, holding up her tablet. "This proves Jihoon edited the contract. It's irrefutable."

Relief washed over Y/N's face. "This could finally end all of this."

Taehyung nodded but didn't relax. "It's not over yet. We need to release this carefully. Jihoon will try to spin it if we're not careful."

Minji grinned. "Leave that to me. By the time I'm done, Jihoon won't have any credibility left."

As the team prepared to release their final counterattack, Y/N looked at Taehyung. "Do you think this will finally be the end?"

Taehyung pulled them into a reassuring embrace. "It has to be. Because after this, I'm done with letting Jihoon control our lives."

But as they prepared for the final move, an unexpected knock at the door startled them.

When Taehyung opened it, Jihoon stood there, a smug smile on his face. "Going somewhere?" he asked mockingly.

The room fell silent as the final confrontation began.

To be continued...

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