Kitty Earned Her Own Keep

Charlize dared to make such a request, of course, because she and Kitty were close enough that they could be as intimate or interactive as they wanted.

But the other staff members didn't have that kind of courage. If there hadn't been some distance between them, some might have already run away or tried to climb to higher ground to escape the Tiger.

However, there was one exception: Cruella," who arrived on set in a black and white pantsuit, whether to supervise or disrupt the filming process.

Her eyes gleamed, and she stretched her arms slightly forward, like Zombies, as she slowly approached Kitty. Her greedy expression was undisguised, as if she were fascinated by the yellow fur with black spots.

This woman had such a strong presence that she made Kitty take a slight step back in fear.

Henry had no choice but to intervene, saying first, "No pets for sale, no fur for sale. At least don't even think about sending it to the slaughterhouse right now and skinning it alive."

"I haven't said anything yet!" Cruella de Vil said angrily, hands on her hips.

As for her two henchmen, they also arrived in front of her, protecting the fashionable witch on either side. Although such actions could only show loyalty, they couldn't stop Kitty.

It was Kitty's first time in a crowded place, and she looked around curiously. Although there was no leash, Henry scratched her head, keeping the Tiger from running away.

Henry then said to Cruella de Vil, "I have a general understanding of Ms. Deevy's past works. Your love for fur has directly made you a sworn enemy of animal protection organizations."

"I have no intention of commenting on the right or wrong of this matter. But when it comes to my own pet, this adorable little Tabby Cat, I have to fight for its life. After all, I raised it from a tiny kitten to this size, and I've developed a strong attachment to it."

"What a pity," Cruella de Vil shook her head and said, "Can you imagine what kind of beautiful clothing could be made from its fur?"

Is it Africa chieftain's outfit?

... Henry is good at warming up the crowd, but he's also a master at making it cold.

Cruella de Vil's mind was completely filled with images of Africa chiefs dressed in wild animal skins; she couldn't picture anything else. She was so angry she wanted to strangle Henry on the spot!

Finally, Charlize chuckled, breaking the awkward silence. She clapped her hands to attract everyone's attention and said, "Okay, the animal protagonists have arrived. Let's film as we agreed beforehand."

"Staff who don't want to stay on set can leave temporarily after finishing their work. Then, Cruella de Vil, you'll have to talk to the animal actors' owners about their pay. You don't think this is free, do you?"

"But I can guarantee it will save you a lot of money compared to shooting randomly without any understanding of the situation. You're the professional when it comes to clothing, but I'm the professional when it comes to shooting."

Cruella de Vil put her hands on her hips, lightly tapping the ground with her right toe, and looked at Henry, asking, "Payment? How much do you want?"

Henry, who was taken aback by the question, first thought was, "How could Kitty actually earn her own food expenses?"

However, Henry was completely clueless about how to ask for a price. Who would have thought that while he could only get roles as an extra, this "Tabby Cat" would actually become a lead actor?

He even acted opposite Charlize Theron! Henry glanced sharply at Kitty, who was being pulled away by Charlize, thinking to himself: I'll have tiger chops for dinner today. I'm already fat enough, if I keep getting fatter, I'll just be all fat.

Seeing Henry fixated on glaring at his Tiger, Cruella de Vil snapped her the Snap impatiently. "Hello, is it still alive? If it's dead, just say so."

Startled awake by the impolite the Snap, Henry looked at the imposing black-and-white witch with a hint of helplessness. "I don't know what price to ask for either. Ah, Jane, can you help me?"

Seeing JJ Harris, Charlize Theron's agent, hiding far away, Henry, in the spirit of specialization, naturally beckoned her over.

"Jane, are you familiar with the business of animal actors? Could you help me with Kitty's matter?"

"Actually, it's not much different from working with the right person; it's just that the animal owner signs the contract on your behalf, and the work content complies with the regulations of animal organizations. However, I'm not very clear about the details, and it might not be suitable for me."

This wasn't the first time JJ Harris had seen this Tabby Cat. But no matter how many times she saw it, she felt she couldn't get used to it.

Henry could only say, "In that case, could you help me this time by signing a one-time temporary contract? I'm not expecting to run around with Kitty and earn this little bit of money anyway. Unless you dare to take Kitty to film sets by yourself."

JJ Harris shook his head so hard it almost broke.

Henry himself knew that he couldn't let Kitty stay out of his sight and be with ordinary people.

Moreover, not everyone has the courage to act opposite Kitty. Charlize Theron was able to pet Kitty Holmes and boss her around because they were already familiar with each other.

If a stranger tried it, they might actually believe that Henry called it "Tabby Cat," and it would truly be a cat.

"As for the payment, Jane, if you know the going rate, sign the going rate; if you don't, it's okay to take less. I only come when Charlize calls. If Kitty were to support herself, she'd be skin and bones by now."

JJ Harris conceded, "Okay, I'll help you this time."

"That's great. You can set a higher commission rate, no problem." Henry was happy to pass the buck.

Henry left the business negotiations to a professional agent and a designer who ran a brand, and went to oversee the filming location.

However, Cruella de Vil didn't speak to JJ Harris herself; instead, she sent her tall, thin, and rather shrewd friend, Jasper Baden, to handle it.

With a living Tiger in her mind, her inspiration flowed like a spring, unstoppable.

Cruella de Vil has many ideas for shots she wants to bring to life, and she needs to communicate these with the director herself. Otherwise, if the director produces a terrible film, it will ruin this rare opportunity.

Charlize doesn't just have one set of clothes; choosing which clothes to wear and what style to adopt are all decisions she, as the designer, has to make.

Cruella de Vil doesn't usually care about commercial value. She simply can't stand imperfections that are an eyesore to her.

So as soon as they approached the filming location, Cruella de Vil displayed an even stronger presence than the director, bossing around all the staff, including Charlize.

This is because most people believe that Tiger cannot understand human speech, which is why Cruella de Vil didn't go up and grab Kitty's ear, repeatedly making her demands.

These roars terrified Henry. What if his girl unleashed Tiger to attack someone?

The entire filming location was filled with noise and commotion.