"Are you alright? I heard what's been going around," Ethan asked gently once the shoot wrapped for the day.
He had seen the headlines — the revelation of Anna's identity, the endless online speculation, and the growing pressure on the production. He'd even heard that Director Wilsmith had called her in earlier to discuss the situation. Many believed she'd be replaced.
But seeing Anna still on set, shooting as though nothing had happened, eased part of his worry. Yet another part — the quiet concern he couldn't shake — remained.
Anna paused mid-step and looked at him. For a second, her expression was unreadable, but then she offered a small, reassuring smile.
"I'm not fired," she said lightly, though her voice carried a calm strength. "So yes, I'm still happy. And as for the chaos, it'll die down soon. Scandals don't stay interesting forever."
Her words made Ethan exhale a little, relief softening his tense features.
