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.

directly. Unable to bully Pearl, Winona

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 the scene. The director nodded in

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

red and swollen. "Este's face

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

the director asked Esther for her opinion. "Este,

Winona a cold glare.

just as brutal as the

persevered through