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"But don't stress about it. It might turn out for the best. Maybe he'll come back to you in a few days." Pearl could see James breaking character and rushing to see Esther. "Who? James?" Esther was elated at the thought. "If he shows up, I'll set him straight."

Before she could say more, someone called for her to start her scene, abruptly ending their conversation. "Oh, Pearl, the director needs me. Gotta go. Talk to you later, okay?" Pearl agreed and hung up.

Esther anticipated his arrival but didn't expect it to happen so quickly. Within an hour after her phone call, a familiar face showed up at the door.

Engaged in an emotional scene with the male lead, Esther was pleased to see the familiar face filled with anger.

So, he was capable of feeling anger.

character, Esther acted with intensified

the charming daughter of a lord from the past. With her captivating gaze, even the male

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gazed into her eyes and reassured, "Fear

he leaned in for a kiss, Esther closed her eyes, anticipating the moment. But instead,

saw James suddenly beside her,

flustered and unfriendly, confronted James. "Excuse me, why are you interrupting

to get close to Esther, the male lead felt thwarted by James's intrusion. No one would be pleased

a smile, but his words lacked joy. "I'm an

unaware of James's identity, paled in shock. "I had no idea. I'm terribly sorry. Please don't replace me..." he pleaded, regretting his