[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman":3,"chapter-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-294":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: A Lazy-Ass Superman",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1721900,2198,"Chapter 294 294 — The Photoshoot Scene","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-294",294,"\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 20 advanced chapters, visit my Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon - Twilight_scribe1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the studio, the photographer held his camera, shifting angles nonstop, firing the shutter at perfect little moments. He rapidly advanced the film after each shot, eager for the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the lighting assistants, John Crosby sat in a corner with a well-dressed white man in a sharp suit. The two sipped whiskey while enjoying the show in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only noise in the room had been the photographer's commands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move by the window.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hands down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raise your arms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directed the model with clinical efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice that did not belong to the photographer cut through the room:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohh… so this is what a photo studio looks like. Each room with its own aesthetic. Huh—looks like it's set up for more than still photography. Video wouldn't be a problem either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell are you!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The startled photographer spun around to see a stranger standing not far behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Henry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognizing him, Charlize Theron panicked. Realizing her state of undress, she collapsed into a squat and hugged her legs tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intrusion sent the studio's hired muscle pouring into the room — big, thick-necked men radiating violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry, perfectly calm, picked up a bathrobe from a chair and wrapped it over the trembling girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John Crosby sprang up, pointing at the man he'd only met once before, shouting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Henry, what the hell are you doing!? You're disrupting Charlize's work — do you understand that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry glanced around with exaggerated curiosity, then chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohhh… this kind of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People loved to preach that nude or semi-nude photography was \"art\" and shouldn't be stigmatized. But everything outside the camera frame? The \"unrecorded portions\" challenged human imagination far more than they challenged moral standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suited man finished his whiskey, stood, and eyed Henry with cold amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, you're not seriously thinking this is some heroic rescue, are you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're a licensed studio doing contracted work. This isn't something you just refuse because you feel like it. Want to hear what happens when someone breaks a contract?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize tried to say something, but Henry pressed a hand on her head, keeping her down, shielding her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the suited man and the ring of enforcers — some not even bothering to hide the guns tucked into their waistbands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super-brain whispered to him that punching everyone here through the walls would be the fastest solution — but fast did not equal smart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Start with violence once, and you'd never stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry never wanted to solve problems with his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just want to take her with me. And… the film with any photos that shouldn't exist. That's all right, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his pocket and flicked something through the air in a perfect, lazy arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suited man caught it with practiced reflexes — and stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Continental Hotel gold coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did you get this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry smiled wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One coin, one favor. As far as I know, the rule is that you answer 'yes' or 'no' — no questions asked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"John called you Henry. Henry what? Surely you're not refusing to give me a full name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Henry Brown, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man didn't even need ten seconds. He closed his fist around the coin, pocketed it, and flicked his head toward his men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, they stepped aside, parting to form an open path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry lifted Charlize gently, then pointed at the photographer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inwardly, he exhaled relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank God the man recognized the coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, who knew how messy this would've become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suited man raised his chin. One of his men immediately grabbed the camera out of the photographer's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the photographer's shrieks, the enforcer popped the back open and yanked the entire strip of film out — completely ruining it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he had done it gently, the exposed film was finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed the ruined film to Henry and shoved the camera back into the photographer's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry turned to Charlize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are your things? Get them. I'll wait. Then we leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John Crosby lunged forward, furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about today's shoot!? What about the payment!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This job pays more than everything she's done combined! Do you have any idea how much I've invested in her!? I've been waiting forever for a return — of course I'm anxious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry shook off the man's hand, expression icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I go to the Actor's Guild myself, wait a couple of weeks, and I can land background roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've managed Charlize for half a year and this—\" he pointed around the sleazy room \"—is all you've brought her to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That tells me your abilities go only this far. I think the two of you should part ways peacefully. Stop wasting each other's time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\" John shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think I'm going to agree!? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's my contracted actress! She does what I tell her — no room for argument!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed Henry by the collar, practically spitting on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry shielded Charlize behind him and glanced toward the suited man, who'd been watching like he was in a theater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry smiled pleasantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think you could help with the termination of contract? He seems more afraid of you than of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suited man raised his brows — as if to say not my business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One coin, one favor. I let you take the girl and the film, pretend none of this happened. That's the favor. Anything else isn't included.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry flicked out another Continental gold coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man snatched it midair with lightning-fast precision. He stared at it and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either you're bold enough not to pay tribute to the hotel, keeping the coins for yourself…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>or you've found some other source of income.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tribute? What's that supposed to mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one taught you that rule?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then ask around yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not my place to explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pocketed the second coin, then asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, how do you want the contract voided?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My recommendation — if either party ceases to exist, and no one legally inherits the contract, the agreement automatically dissolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How's that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's face went sheet-white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry winced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh… just have him sign a cancellation document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to go that far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🎉 Power Stone Goal Announcement! 🎉\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll release one bonus chapter for every 500 Power Stones we hit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me know what should I do\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support means everything—let's crush these goals together! Keep voting, and let the stones pile up! 🚀\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>",1098,"2026-06-06T15:31:22.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","7a4f952a98e0ce4b4a72f73df0e714b94ebfea8f3d26825518ab7e084dd63cbf","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-295","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-293",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]