The slight tremor in her gaze.

Eyes instinctively lowered before the palpable aura of intimidation.

Her voice carried the unmistakable quiver of fear.

‘Hmmm… as expected, Min Da-Yeon.’

To Director Kim Hong-Sung, Da-Yeon’s performance was authentic and riveting.

It captured the raw reaction of an ordinary person facing someone as unpredictable as Lee Ye-Seo—an immersive portrayal that resonated deeply.

"Apologies, Director. I promise this will never happen again…"

"Promises aren’t made with words. Trust is rebuilt through action, don’t you think?"

Then, Ha-Eun’s left hand rested lightly on Da-Yeon’s shoulder.

The slight pressure from her grip made Da-Yeon flinch, her head bowing deeper, her face etched with genuine terror.

To Director Kim, it was another brilliant moment of acting.

Even as a cameo with a short appearance, Da-Yeon was fully immersed in the role, and he appreciated her dedication.

However, Da-Yeon wasn’t acting.

She was genuinely terrified of the hand on her shoulder—the same hand that had, mere days ago, crushed a VR controller with raw grip strength.

‘...She hasn’t figured it out, has she?’

Her unease was unavoidable. Da-Yeon’s guilty conscience meant she feared Ha-Eun’s presence more than anything else.

It was a fear that went beyond the emotional beats of the script—it was primal.

Even though she knew this was just a shoot, fear was still fear.

After all, why do people feel scared when they stick their hands in a crocodile’s mouth, even knowing it’s part of a controlled experience?@@novelbin@@

"I’ll do my best to make it right…"

"Not just ‘do your best,’ but do it well. Please."

With her final line delivered, Ha-Eun let go of Da-Yeon’s shoulder with a bright smile.

Yet the fear lingered on Da-Yeon’s face.

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