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.

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

she seems too helpless.

my slap wasn't convincing enough. It might look weak.

and swollen. "Este's face

willing to face challenges," Winona asserted, making her argument difficult

asked Esther for her opinion. "Este, would you

a cold glare. "Let's do it

second slap was just as brutal as the first

persevered through the pain,