Jilted Bride 62

Chapter 62

As a seasoned actor, Kimberly commanded respect from everyone on set. They assumed she might have deeper insights. into the performance, so no one objected.

"Alright, let's do another take," the director, William, agreed.

Emily, watching from her cool spot on the sidelines, felt a surge of satisfaction seeing Sharon get slapped. Kimberly was Sophia's friend, after all, so that slap was surely meant to avenge her. The second take started directly with the slap.

Kimberly glared fiercely at Sharon, a flicker of smugness passing through her eyes. It was hard to tell whether this was part of her character or something more personal.

Just as she was about to bring her palm down, a figure darted out from the crowd, firmly catching her hand mid-air.

The sudden appearance of a girl in modern clothes caught everyone off guard, leaving the crew momentarily stunned. Emily, who had been comfortably lounging in her rocking chair, eagerly anticipating Sharon's beating, suddenly furrowed her brow. "Who dares to interfere? This displeased her greatly.

But when she recognized who it was, her heart leaped into her throat. 'Ophelia? Why her again?"

Lately, the mere thought of running into Ophelia sent chills down her spine. Trouble seemed to cling to that woman like a shadow. Her heart raced. She'd had enough of the drama and quickly retreated to her dressing room. William and crew members stood up, bewildered. "Who's this? Some tourists who wandered onto our set?"

Sharon was stunned by Ophelia's bold move. Her usually calm eyes sparkled like starlight until the director's sharp question snapped her back to reality. "She's... She's my friend," Sharon stammered. "She came to visit the set "Visitor or not, she can't disrupt our filming, William grumbled.

Ophelia released Kimberly's hand, her icy gaze carrying a clear warning. Kimberly suddenly felt guilty and avoided eye

contact

"I apologize for the interruption," Ophelia said smoothly. Tve brought some snacks and drinks for everyone. Director, could we take a short break? Sharon's face is swollen, and I'm not sure the footage will turn out well." Right on cue,

Sharon's assistant swooped in, armed with an assortment of snacks and drinks for the crew.

The gesture was too good to pass up. Even William, now mollified, agreed to a one-hour break. Conveniently, the crew's lunch had just arrived, making it a perfect time for everyone to eat.

dressing room, Ophelia's brow furrowed at the sight of Sharon's

said quickly. "Just part of the scene we

ice pack in a napkin and gently pressed it against the red

she looked at Ophelia, her gaze reminiscent of a starstruck fan meeting their idol. "I

pack and glanced at her watch. "Where's

in the right

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Chapter 62

door. "We need to pay

online smear campaign against her. Even though they both new it was a setup, the only way to quell the rumors now was to apologize to Emily. A pang of guilt hit Sharon.

room door. Tracy opened it. As she saw who had

to Emily, Tracy thought. After

flicked to the woman beside Sharon, a sense

on the sofa, immediately stiffened at the sight of Ophelia. She sat up

straight,

in my dressing room?" Emily asked,

here," Ophelia replied with a hint of a smirk, amused by Emily's reaction. She walked to the vanity

on Ophelia's hands, watching intently as she pressed something on what appeared to be a lipstick

lipstick at all but a hidden camera. A sense of dread washed over

You

mind?" Emily stared at her in horror. 'How long has this been going on?'

frozen, watching as Ophelia pulled out her phone. A video appeared on the screen,

to life. "Ms. Campbell, we have a slapping scene coming up. I want you to really go for it-no holding back. It's our first scene together, so we

"Of course. I'll make sure to control the force, but I'll make it

the red mark on Emily's face. But a keen observer would notice that it wasn't the result of a sideways slap. Instead, it looked as if a hand had been pressed against her cheek. "Did you

They're already on Twitter. Being a diva the lead actress on set? Let's see her try

rehearsals and now physically

satisfaction. "Alright, hurry up and wipe this

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