Chapter 47. A Job to Do

As the day unfolded, I found myself navigating through a sea of new faces, engaging in conversations that ranged from cordial greetings to intricate details of the upcoming shoot. The mingling and introductions left me mentally fatigued, a subtle cue that my social energy had reached its limit. Sofia seemed to pick up on this subtle shift in my demeanor.

Following the formalities of the contract signing, I received a concise overview of the week-long shoot. The intermittent schedule meant I would be residing in the Philippines for about a week and a half. The allure of a lucrative compensation package overshadowed any reservations I might have had about the extended stay, convincing me that the experience would be well worth it.

"Do I have anything else on my agenda today?" I inquired of Sofia during our lunch break.

She scrolled through her iPad, checking the schedule. "After this briefing, nothing. You'll have the rest of the afternoon to yourself. However, you'r