Pearl felt Winona's angry stare and responded with her usual calmness. "Got a problem? You seem upset. Do you want to see the surveillance video?" The mere mention of that rattled Winona. "No, just wondering when we can get back to shooting," she quickly said, trying to steer away from the topic.

Pearl covered her mouth in surprise. "Oh, the high-and-mighty Miss Jesselton is now eager to push things forward?"

Her tone dripped with sarcasm, but despite Winona's irritation, she had no comeback.

Pearl shifted from teasing to action, signaling the crew to resume work.

quickly leaving to avoid the awkward situation. Meanwhile, Estrella and Rosalie did well. Showing their professionalism, they wrapped up their parts swiftly, leaving Pearl, Esther, and James as the last ones on

treat you to a meal."

with Pearl and clung to her. "But I have a date with Pearl. I

let's go together," he responded, showing his desire

excuse herself but caught by Esther's hopeful look, agreed to join, turning their

meal, James revealed his reason for visiting: he

which prompted Esther to ask, "How did

teacup. "Nothing much. I just

widened her

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