Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO-Chapter 354 - 221: José Was Bribed, Missing a Lead Actor [Part 3]_2

Chapter 354: Chapter 221: José Was Bribed, Missing a Lead Actor [Part 3]_2
We got so caught up in the conversation, I completely forgot about it...
"By the way," Nora Scott stood up to get the script and suddenly asked, "How well do you know José?"
"José?" Katherine Collins was momentarily stunned, "Not very well, he was recommended to me by a junior, said he’s got good acting skills. I checked out his work, and his acting is quite on point."
Because it was hard to find an actor at the moment, the ones she asked were either tied up with filming or other commitments, she had to go with unfamiliar actors.
José was someone she invited at the last minute, just for this shoot.
They’d only collaborate this one day.
After that, they’ll each go their separate ways.
"Oh."
"What’s up?" Katherine Collins, sensing something was off, asked suspiciously.
Nora Scott walked over with the script and said, "Nothing, just asking casually."
"Really?" Katherine Collins was a bit doubtful.
"Yeah."
With her strong psychological resilience, Nora Scott didn’t show the slightest flaw.
The matter wasn’t settled yet, it wasn’t good to tell Katherine Collins outright.
She had Henry Chapman come over just in case. If there was nothing to it, she could still take Henry Chapman out for a bite to eat, maybe some sightseeing.
"Alright then."
Katherine Collins didn’t press further.
She took the script Nora Scott handed over, opened it, and earnestly began to explain it to Nora Scott.
Katherine Collins was good-tempered, gentle and patient when analyzing the character with Nora Scott, and she had a lot of insights. In just a few short scenes, she managed to analyze them thoroughly with Nora Scott. Her originally dry descriptions now seemed like a vivid, lifelike person under her explanation.
Nora Scott was amazed to find that even for such a character, Katherine Collins would create a "character profile," making some setups beyond the storyline.
After explaining everything one by one, Katherine Collins put down the script and asked, "How’s that, do you have any questions?"
"No."
Her explanations were clear and comprehensive, Nora Scott indeed had no questions.
"There’s no need to worry or be nervous, I’ve seen your performance, and this role is definitely one you can handle," Katherine Collins continued, "Tomorrow, I’ll see your live performance and then make a specific plan for your ’acting improvement’."
Seeing how serious she was, Nora Scott smiled slightly, "Okay."
*
The more they talked, the more they clicked. Even after discussing the script, Katherine Collins was reluctant to leave and lingered at Nora Scott’s place for a while longer.
Until—
Pedro Langley called her.
"Master Pedro?"
Seeing the caller ID, Katherine Collins was momentarily stunned and instinctively glanced at Nora Scott.
Nora Scott heard the sound and looked over.
"When will you leave?"
Pedro Langley asked her directly.
Katherine Collins was a bit bewildered, "Leave for where?"
"Back to your own room."
"...Oh." Katherine Collins got the hint, smiled knowingly, and teased, "I was planning to leave, but if you’re urging me, I won’t leave."
"Investment—"
"Hold on, let me put on my shoes, I’m leaving right away."
Katherine Collins changed her tune in an instant.
Knowing when to yield is wise, she wouldn’t argue with the "investor daddy."
After hanging up, Katherine Collins slipped on her hotel slippers without wasting time changing shoes, grabbed her canvas shoes, and bid farewell to Nora Scott.
Nora Scott was left both laughing and crying.
Katherine Collins had just walked out the door, and sure enough, Pedro Langley’s call came in immediately after.
"Why did you threaten her?"
Picking up the call, Nora Scott said helplessly.
"It’s already dark, and you had her there, did you even check what time it is now?" Pedro Langley was quite exasperated.
It was close to midnight now, and they had been together for at least five hours.
"It is pretty late." Nora Scott glanced at the time, pressed her hand against her forehead, and said, "I’m sleepy."
Pedro Langley: "..."
This investment indeed needs careful consideration.
If he lets them stay together all the time, what becomes of him?
"What’s up with her health?"
Having known Katherine Collins for only half a month, Nora Scott didn’t delve deeper at the time.
However, she was quite curious.
From the way Katherine Collins spoke, it seemed she had been to many places. Plus, during their first meeting, Katherine Collins mentioned that she had trained in combat... Her physical condition should be quite good.
After a brief pause, Pedro Langley explained, "She used to be a backpacker, went playing in the mountains and forests, got poisoned by a miasma once, and has had a weak body since she was rescued."
"Oh."
Hearing "miasma," Nora Scott was somewhat understanding.
The so-called "miasma" refers to toxic gases generated from decaying plants and animals in tropical jungles. This is more common in the south. Scientifically explained, there are a large number of microorganisms in these gases, and these germs invading the body could cause illnesses.
Nora Scott had friends who had encountered it too, and one who wasn’t rescued in time.
Nora Scott chuckled lightly, "She sure knows how to have fun."