Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Esther forced a smile while responding to Winona's remarks, though she couldn't hide her uneasiness. Winona's unfriendly gaze made Esther apprehensive, but she concealed her true feelings. When the director yelled "action," they began their scene as scripted, engaging in a heated argument. Winona wore a sinister grin as she warned Esther, "I'm warning you. Stay away from the prince." Esther, looking frail, retorted, "I am his first wife. Have you forgotten your place?"

Winona, wanting to provoke Esther, mocked her. "You? You're just a country girl who appeared out of nowhere, yet you dare to dream of winning the prince's heart." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Esther's expression suddenly changed, and a glint of determination appeared in her eyes. "Country girl?"

Winona, taken aback by Esther's calm response, decided to teach her a lesson. "Then, allow me to teach you a lesson today and remind you who's in charge here."

While speaking, Winona slapped Esther forcefully, creating a loud "pa!" that echoed in the hall.

gone unnecessarily hard, likely as a way to exact revenge on Pearl since she couldn't target her directly. Unable to bully Pearl, Winona turned to Esther instead. Esther widened her eyes in shock, unable to comprehend why Winona had slapped her so

can we pause for a moment?" Winona smiled and signaled the director to cut the camera. "Este is supposed to give me a cold look here, but she seems too helpless. It doesn't suit her character." As a result, they decided to reshoot

wasn't convincing enough. It might look weak. How

at Esther, whose face was now red and swollen. "Este's

must be willing to face challenges," Winona asserted, making her

the director asked Esther for her opinion. "Este, would you

Winona a cold glare. "Let's

slap was just as brutal as

were now bleeding, but she persevered through the pain,