Yes, Boss | A Ryeji Rivals Romance

Facing the Storm

The decision to come clean felt like a weight had been lifted from Yeji's shoulders, but it also brought an overwhelming sense of dread. The next few days were a blur of planning and preparation. Both Yeji and Ryujin knew they had to handle this carefully. The truth would shake the foundation of the company, and they needed to be ready for the fallout.

Still, they had made their choice, and there was no turning back.

On the morning they decided to go public, Yeji woke early, the sun just beginning to rise over the city. She lay in bed for a long time, staring at the ceiling, the reality of what they were about to do settling over her like a blanket of nerves. She could feel Ryujin's presence beside her, their fingers loosely intertwined, as if even in sleep, they were holding on to each other.

"Are you awake?" Ryujin's voice was soft, still husky from sleep.

Yeji turned her head to meet her gaze, a small, nervous smile tugging at her lips. "Yeah."

Ryujin shifted closer, her hand tightening around Yeji's. "Are you sure about this?"

Yeji took a deep breath, letting it out slowly. "I am. I don't want to hide anymore. I'm tired of pretending that we're something we're not."

Ryujin nodded, her eyes filled with a mixture of determination and fear. "Then we face it. Together."

Together. That word had become their anchor, the promise they had clung to when everything else felt uncertain.

The day passed in a blur. They met in Yeji's office before their announcement, going over the plan they had agreed on. It wasn't complicated, but it required precision. They would address the board first—directly, openly, and without apology. The truth would come from them, not through rumors or speculation. After that, they would prepare for whatever fallout came next. They knew it wouldn't be easy.

The board meeting was scheduled for early afternoon, and as the hour approached, Yeji felt the familiar tightening in her chest, the nerves building with every passing minute. Ryujin stayed close by, offering quiet reassurances, but even she couldn't hide the tension in her eyes. They were about to step into the unknown.

When the time came, Yeji led the way into the boardroom, her heart pounding in her chest. The members of the board were already seated, their faces serious as they looked up at Yeji and Ryujin. Mr. Park, seated at the head of the table, raised an eyebrow, clearly sensing that something was off.

"Ms. Yeji, Ms. Ryujin," Mr. Park greeted them, his voice neutral but curious. "What is this about?"

Yeji took a deep breath, glancing at Ryujin for a brief moment before turning back to the board. "We need to talk to you about something important," she began, her voice steady despite the nerves buzzing inside her. "Something personal."

The room was silent, the tension thick as the board members exchanged glances. Yeji could feel the weight of their gazes on her, but she stood tall, ready to face whatever came next.

"There have been rumors circulating for some time now," Yeji continued, her gaze sweeping across the room. "And we've decided it's time to address them."

Mr. Park leaned forward, his brow furrowing. "What rumors, exactly?"

Yeji glanced at Ryujin, and in that moment, she felt the warmth of Ryujin's support wash over her. They were doing this together.

"The rumors about me and Ryujin," Yeji said, her voice clear. "About our relationship."

The silence in the room was deafening, the board members staring at them in stunned disbelief. For a moment, Yeji wasn't sure if they would speak at all. Then, one of the older members cleared his throat, his expression unreadable.