Damian's POV
The next morning, the entire mountain region was shrouded in mist.
The weather wasn't ideal—low clouds hung heavy overhead—but the somber tone actually complemented the theme of international cooperation and development we were here to promote.
Vanessa and I completed the interview segments first, following the scheduled format. Throughout the entire process, I maintained absolute professional distance, keeping even eye contact to a bare minimum.
Finally, we needed to film a group shot at the viewing platform—everyone gazing out at the landscape, symbolic and inspiring.
I walked to my designated position first, shoulders squared, spine straight. Vanessa followed with her filming equipment.
But the moment her foot touched down, her body lurched violently. Sh
