Mysterious Mr.Richard novel Chapter 44

Pearl covered her face and looked at Evelina in disbelief. She couldn't believe that this slap came from the sister who grew up with her.

"What's wrong?" The director's voice came from behind the camera. "Why don't you say your lines?"

"Soeey. I forgot. Let's do it again." Evelina replied.

"Okay, everyone, please be ready. Let's take a break and do it again."

The other actors were used to it. They went back to their position with a numb face. Only Pearl was left sitting on the ground.

Evelina's assistant helped her stand up. Evelina moved her wrists and looked down at Pearl. "Sorry I didn't see you. I hit the wrong person."  

There was no sign of an apology.

Against the wall, Pearl stand up, and her face looked terrible. She stared at Evelina's back and calmed down. As others gossiped behind her back, she clenched her fists.    

She didn't know when the conflict started with Evelina. When they were on set, Evelina always made things difficult for her. Pearl thought Evelina's immature behavior was really childish. So she didn't care about it.

But now, Evelina just slapped her, which made Pearl realized that Evelina was not throwing a tantrum. In fact, Evelina hated her.

Soon the props were ready. Everyone was waiting for Evelina to get another take.

This time, Evelina was to slap Pearl again, but Pearl stopped her hand without hesitation.

"Stop, stop..."

the Director, Mr. Blake stood up unhappily, "What's going on? Why would a temporary actor do that? Whose hand is that?"

"Who else could it be? It's Dr. Yonng, our medical expert. She thinks she's the heroine." Evelina immediately shook off Pearl's hand and told Mr. Blake.    

"I quit." Pearl stood up directly with a straight back and a calm face. "I'm here as a medical expert, I have no obligation to act in the drama, let alone be humiliated by the actress."  

She did the second time to check if Evelina slapped her intentionally. She knew it already and there was no need to continue.  

After that, she ignored everyone and strode past the 'patient' on the ground. Then she left the set in a grim mood.  

Suddenly, the air became awkward on set. Evelina walked to Mr. Blake and looked towards Pearl's back. She said, "See. She has a really bad temper. I told you to get a replacement. Since there are a lot of doctors, why does it have to be her?"   

"Alright, stop staring. Let's have lunch first." Mr. Blake frowned and glanced around.  

Everyone was relieved after hearing that. People started to eat, and the crowd dispersed.

However, Evelina was unwilling to let it go. She tugged at Mr. Blake and urged, "Mr. Blake, let's find another doctor. I have friends who work in the hospital. I'll find another one."   

"You shouldn't go too far, Evelina." Mr. Blake was serious, and he even sounded a little angry. He added, "I remind you that you can't afford to offend the person behind Dr. Yonng. If she's unhappy about it, you will be the one who's going to lose your job."      

Evelina's face stiffened, "What do you mean? Who is behind her?" She asked hurriedly.

Who was behind her? Richard?