Chapter 516

"You have excellent natural features." The makeup artist couldn’t help but pause mid-brushstroke, marvelling as she studied Eleanor’s face. Eleanor glanced at herself in the mirror. Even dressed in the plain costume of a maid, with minimal makeup and her hair pulled into a simple bun, her reflection was striking. There was a timeless quality in her gaze, a delicate beauty that transcended the modest styling. She didn’t look like a servant girl at all—more like a noblewoman pretending to be one. At that moment, Eleanor felt it fully. She had become an actress again. And the thrill of it sparked something deep inside her—something she hadn’t felt in years. A pulse of adrenaline, a sliver of joy. Soon, she was led into a room infused with the heavy charm of antiquity—ornate lanterns hung from wooden beams, and lacquered panels glimmered under the soft lights. Yet, the illusion of the past was quickly broken by the presence of buzzing cameras, blinking monitors, and crew members darting ar