The camera was perfectly set up, and Quintessa stood in front of it, getting a last-minute touch-up from the makeup artist. A few steps away, Jonathan caught her side glance. There was something about him, an air of grace that seemed to have settled over him through the years, a presence that was both calm and distinguished. "Still waters run deep"; that phrase fit him perfectly.

Quintessa smiled to herself. The city was flooded with trendy guys, but men like Jonathan were rare jewels. No wonder Cynthia was head over heels for him, lost in a whirlwind of emotions.

Director Frost pointed out an issue with the set design, urging the prop master for a quick fix. Jonathan approached, his period costume adding an aura of nobility to his demeanor; he asked, "Were you sneaking a peek at me just now?"

As the makeup artist quickly excused herself, Quintessa lightly touched her hairpin and responded with a lazy tone, "You're overthinking. I wasn't sneaking peeks; I was studying you."

Jonathan gave a curious look, "And what did your study find?"

Thinking of Cynthia, Quintessa looked up at Jonathan's gentle and handsome face, saying with a smile, "Actually, I did find something. Jonathan, you've still got it."

Jonathan paused, "What do you mean?"

Quintessa winked at him, "Exactly what it sounds like."

a late addition, but Quintessa and Jonathan, already having a good understanding of each other, worked well together. Their scenes usually only required one take

Jonathan's tender gaze, the director called

into Jonathan's embrace, said, "Jonathan, you can let go

around her waist, causing Quintessa to lose

chuckled, "This would be the perfect

curious looks from others. She rolled, "Are you trying to compete

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and seeing my nephew's lack of action, it

I don't find that joke very

called out, "Mr. Winters,

Quintessa, whispering in her ear before he

wondering what

at her, pale-faced. Quintessa rolled her eyes, bracing herself to

next day, Quintessa

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