The director appeared amiable, but inside he was grumbling: If it weren’t for the investors specifically requesting Ethan to act, I wouldn’t have invited you!

Ethan wore a look of disdain, his gaze swept to Aurelia Shaw, a gleam flickered in his eyes, he slightly narrowed them, and his lips curled up with interest.

The makeup took another two hours.

By the time the actual filming began, it was already dark.

The director, fearing further delays would mean they couldn’t shoot this scene all winter, instructed the prop master to enhance the lighting, and bravely proceeded with the shoot.

This was the scene being performed in the play.

The spurned Concubine was always plotting to win back the Prince’s heart. Upon hearing from her Palace Maids that the Prince was admiring the plum blossoms in the garden, she immediately dressed up and headed straight to the Red Plum Court. There, she finally saw the husband she adored but hadn’t seen for many months, yet the Prince’s interest in the blossoms was completely disturbed by her arrival.

"My Prince, it’s very windy here, you should take care of your health." The Concubine took off her cloak and draped it over the Prince.

At this point, the Prince should have frowned in disgust, but Ethan’s lips curled up, his gaze shifting to Aurelia Shaw’s face. Her makeup was exquisite, her features delicate and captivating, her red lips seductive, and her eyes were like peach blossoms, looking at him as if they were about to steal his soul.

He had worked with many actresses, had seen many beauties, yet he still found this woman to be special, an indescribable feeling that made him want to conquer her.

Even though she looked at him so obediently and flatteringly, why did it feel like this woman wasn’t truly his? An intense desire to possess her rose within him.

"Cut!" The director finally couldn’t hold back, smiling awkwardly at Ethan, "Um... Ethan, in this scene, the Prince harbors feelings of disdain toward the Concubine. It’s best if your expression is more exaggerated, try to convey that sense of disgust."

Ethan frowned unhappily, "I’ve acted in so many scenes, do I really need you to teach me how to act?"

The director internally cursed but kept a smiling face.

No choice, since he’s with the investors, if it weren’t for that bit of investment money, he wouldn’t be catering to this person!

Damn! With his prima donna attitude, one day he will meet his downfall in the entertainment industry!

The director cursed harshly in his heart and continued directing the cameraman to shoot.

...

Aurelia draped the cloak over Ethan, feeling his hand brush across the back of her hand. Avoiding the camera, she subtly glanced at him, absorbing his gaze, which made her stomach churn with disgust.

Ha, it seems Nico Spencer has treated him well these past few years, making him so arrogant. To openly make a move on an actress right in front of the crew and cameras.

However.

Aurelia didn’t avoid him, her gaze silently swept in one direction, where Amanda Fuller was hidden among the crowd, stealthily taking pictures with her phone. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

...

Back on set, Aurelia sat cross-legged on a chair, her posture lazy yet enchanting, stretching out her hand, "Let me take a look."

Amanda handed her the phone.

The shooting angle was perfect, capturing Ethan’s indecent behavior clearly and distinctly, and the pictures were in high definition.

"Do you want to release the pictures now?" Amanda, who had been in the entertainment circle for so long, was no novice and had a calculative mind.

The competition in this circle was secretly brutal; if you don’t have the capability, you’re bound to be kicked out. Besides, with Ethan’s character, even if he’s kicked into the mud, he brought it upon himself.