The morning after the confrontation with the contractor, the world felt different. The air was crisper, the sky a brighter shade of blue, and Jiyeon could almost feel the weight that had been pressing on her chest lift, just a little. But as she sat in her office, staring at the sprawling plans for the new branch, she knew that this brief moment of relief was a luxury she couldn't afford. There was still so much to do, and the clock was ticking down faster than ever.