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.

Winona had 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

give me a cold look here, but she seems too helpless. It doesn't

wasn't convincing enough. It might look weak. How about I slap her again?" Despite her seemingly gentle

red and swollen. "Este's face has already swollen. If you slap her

be willing to face challenges," Winona asserted, making

for her opinion. "Este, would you like to do another

Winona a cold glare. "Let's do it

was just as brutal as

persevered