It was Anne’s turn to speak to Vale privately, while Jessica accompanied me once again and, this time, gave me a proper tour of the set.

It was an overwhelming information dump — green screens, costumes, trailer vans, and physical training.

The movie wasn’t called ‘Suddenly an Empress’ for no reason, Elodie Byrne, the character I’m going to play, will be thrown into all sorts of adventure.

“I’m very excited for you, Miss Kerri.” Jessica beamed after finishing the entire overview.

Since Vale and Anne hadn’t left the office yet and the filming was yet to begin, Jessica and I idled in the studio’s cafeteria.

She handed me a cup...