Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl (Pearl and Richard) novel Chapter 1033

"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.

Diving deeper into her character, Esther acted with intensified emotions.

Esther had always been good-looking. Dressed in a beautiful gown with her hair elegantly styled, she embodied the charming daughter of a lord from the past. With her captivating gaze, even the male lead found himself smitten, nearly forgetting his lines.

"Theo, you promised you'd marry me after returning from war. You have to keep your promise," Esther pleaded, clutching his sleeve as tears filled her eyes. Any man would lose control.

This period piece was his big break, and he had put in a lot of effort. Losing this opportunity would be devastating for him.

Now realizing his shot at fame was slipping away, he cared less about the chance to kiss Esther. Sensing there was something going on between James and her, he tried to play it smart. "I can skip the kissing scene. Please don't replace me…"

Observing his desperation, Esther lost interest in working with him. She glanced at him coldly. "There's no point continuing when you look so pathetic. You should go back to farming."

The male lead forced a smile, realizing arguing with her at this moment wouldn't help. He decided to play dumb, hoping James might give him another chance.

"You showed up before I decided what to do with you?" James stared at Esther, making her feel uncomfortable.