[{"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-449":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},1721955,2198,"Chapter 449 - 449 — Katie Earns Her Keep","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-449",449,"\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For 40 advanced chapters, visit my Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon - Twilight_scribe1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize dared to make such a request because she and Katie were already familiar with each other. She could touch, pet, and interact freely without worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the rest of the crew didn't share that confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the distance, some of them might've already bolted—or climbed onto something high to escape the tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was, however, one exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cruella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in her signature black-and-white suit, the British designer stood on set—whether to supervise or to interfere was anyone's guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arms slightly extended, she advanced step by step like a zombie, her gaze fixed greedily on Katie's striped fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura alone was enough—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Katie instinctively took half a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry immediately stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pet's not for sale. Fur's not for sale. And you're definitely not turning her into a coat today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't said anything yet!\" Cruella snapped, hands on her hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her two henchmen quickly flanked her, trying to \"protect\" their boss—though realistically, they wouldn't last a second against a tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Katie curiously looked around, taking in the unfamiliar crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No leash. No restraints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Henry's hand scratching behind her ears kept her from wandering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry continued calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've looked into your past work, Ms. de Vil. Your love of fur has made you quite… unpopular with animal rights groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not here to judge. But when it comes to my pet—this lovely little 'tabby'—I have to advocate for her life. I've raised her since she was tiny. I'm attached.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a shame,\" Cruella sighed. \"Can you imagine the magnificent garments her fur could become?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An African chieftain outfit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry had a rare talent—not just for warming up a room, but for freezing it solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cruella's mind instantly filled with the image of a tribal leader draped in tiger hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers curled into claws. She looked ready to strangle him on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize burst out laughing, breaking the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clapping her hands, she addressed the crew:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright—our animal star is here. Let's proceed as planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone uncomfortable can step out after finishing your tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Cruella—you'll need to discuss compensation with the animal's owner. This isn't free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I guarantee this will save money compared to blindly shooting with no direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You handle the clothes—you're the expert. I handle the camera—I'm the expert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cruella turned back to Henry, tapping her foot impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Payment. How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first thought:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait… Katie can earn her own food now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as for pricing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't even made it as more than a background actor—and now his \"tabby cat\" was co-starring with Charlize Theron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot a sharp look at Katie, who was being led away by Charlize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe tonight we eat tiger steak… she's getting a bit too well-fed anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? Still alive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cruella snapped her fingers loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry blinked, snapping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… actually don't know what to charge. Uh—Jen? Can you help me here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved over J.J. Harris, who had been keeping a very safe distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jen, do you know how animal actor contracts work? Can you handle Katie's deal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's similar to human actors. The owner signs on their behalf, and everything must comply with animal welfare regulations. But I'm not deeply familiar… I might not be the best choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had seen Katie before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn't mean she was comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then just help this once. A temporary contract is fine. I'm not planning to take Katie around for gigs anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless you're willing to bring her to auditions yourself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. shook her head so hard it looked like it might come off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of letting Katie out of his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not everyone had Charlize's nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could casually grab a tiger's head and boss it around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try that with a stranger—and see what happens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About payment,\" Henry added, \"if you know the market rate, go with that. If not, lower is fine. I'm only here because Charlize asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Katie had to feed herself, she'd be skin and bones by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>J.J. sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. I'll handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect. And set your commission higher—I don't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry happily delegated the problem away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negotiations were left to the professional agent and Cruella's sharp-minded assistant, Jasper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cruella herself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already consumed by inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A real tiger on set—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ideas flooded her mind like a broken dam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rushed to the director, firing off shot concepts one after another. If she didn't supervise personally, she was convinced the result would be garbage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlize, meanwhile, had multiple outfits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which to use? What styling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All under Cruella's command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because for her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't about commercial value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Cruella took over the set entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her presence overwhelmed even the director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She barked orders at everyone—including Charlize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason she didn't grab Katie by the ears and direct her personally…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was because she assumed the tiger couldn't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry, however, was sweating slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If my girlfriend accidentally lets the tiger bite someone…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire shoot unfolded in a storm of shouting, chaos, and frantic energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It worked.\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>",920,"2026-06-06T15:31:22.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f89208c80729b164dc71b61c72b49a3932d7681246af3ac4f5a19238f0bd6b8","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-450","marvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-chapter-448",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-a-lazy-ass-superman-cover.jpg"]