Chapter 45

Eleanor’s POV: The film was set to shoot on Cloud Mountain, an untouched forest region on the outskirts of North City. Cloud Mountain spanned about 2.9 square kilometers, with its highest peak just under 1,500 meters. From above, the mountain's curves resembled drifting clouds. A lake rested at the base, glowing softly like twilight—hence the name, Cloud. The set was built halfway up the slope, where the terrain leveled out. Once props and effects were added, it would perfectly match the setting described in the original novel. All outdoor filming would take place there, and with a two-month schedule ahead, the team was bracing for a tough, grueling shoot. To keep everyone safe, the crew had rented a few villas at the foot of the mountain as dorms. The crew would commute up and down daily. The road wasn’t long, but far from smooth—the kind of bumpy ride that made just sitting down a challenge. Neither Scarlett nor I had experienced it firsthand yet, so we were still in the dark about w