It seemed like everyone was flubbing their lines left and right, each person's mistake adding to the delay. The frustration was enough to nearly push Director Frost over the edge as he bellowed, "We're not

wrapping until this scene is done. Keep it moving!"

Quintessa's costume, drenched with sweat, clung to her like a suit of armor under the relentless sun, making her feel as if she was trapped in a sauna.

Leona shot Crystal a knowing look, which Crystal returned with a helpless shake of her head.

Cynthia noticed their silent exchange but chose to look away, pretending she hadn't seen a thing.

Tyrone, on the other hand, was a bundle of nerves, repeatedly attempting to intervene, only to be held back by Manny.

He watched from a distance as Quintessa staggered slightly, his concern growing by the second. "She's going to get heatstroke in this blazing heat," he thought anxiously.

it, the director will call for a break. Quinn's just really dedicated to her work.

restarted, the Queen, leading her ladies-in-waiting, repeated their entrance. With no lines at first, the Queen smiled subtly, her voice barely a whisper, "How are you holding up?" Quintessa felt the weight of her

game today. Like they've agreed to it

"Yeah."

group paused, and the Queen spoke her lines. As it

already on edge,

stuttering and exploded, "Quinn, what's going on with you? You're

finish, Quintessa's world went black, and she collapsed backward, the

saw Tyrone rushing towards her, and thought, "Given how fast you run, I'll

concerned, rushed

Queen, experienced as she was, guessed, "She must have

if he had pushed his

at the

arms and called out,

Manny hurried to comply.

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