Nari didn't react.
Just pulled out her tablet.
AUREYA-issued.
Started typing.
Making notes.
"We can craft something. The usual script."
"Which is?"
"We're better as friends and colleagues. We support each other's growth. We ask for understanding during this time."
"Sounds perfect."
"It always does. That's why we use it."
Nari scrolled through her notes.
Past statements.
Past breakups.
AUREYA's template responses.
"We'll need to coordinate with the main PR team. Make sure the statements align. Since both you and Haejin are under AUREYA, it needs to be seamless."
"When?"
"Next week. Give it enough time to plan properly. I'll schedule a meeting with the PR director and Manager Park."
"That works."
Yura felt something lift.
A weight she'd been carrying for months.
Soon she'd be free.
Free of the pretending.
Free of watching Haejin look at someone else with longing.
Free of being second choice.
Always second choice.
"There's one more thing," Nari said.
"What?"
