Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 298 - 195: Katherine: I’ve Studied All Your Fight Scenes [Part 4]

The woman who walked out of the bathroom was wearing a trench coat-style long-sleeved shirt dress, white, slim figure, with a quiet and fresh aura. Her hair was wrapped in a shower cap, revealing a delicate face, willow eyebrows, phoenix eyes, red lips, white teeth, skin like carved jade, and her dark pupils blinked, clearly in shock.

The woman looked at Nora Scott in surprise.

Her shoulder-length hair was messy and frizzy, her eyes sleepy, wearing a simple style long nightgown with a long trench coat over it, and slippers on her feet.

The strands of hair in front of her forehead were wet, sticking together, with water droplets hanging on her fair face.

She was clearly just woken up.

But—

Even with such attire, her elegant and composed demeanor, her stunning and delicate face, somehow upheld the look. A visually striking beauty flooded the scene.

It was the first time seeing someone so mesmerizing in person, the woman was stunned for quite a while.

Nora Scott looked her up and down, her gaze moving inch by inch from top to bottom, and the woman felt cold sweat rushing over her body, a chill down her spine.

"Nora Scott?"

She tilted her head, her bright eyes blinking, and called out the name in confusion.

Nora Scott, who was about to walk away, squinted slightly, "And you are?"

"I am..." The woman opened her mouth, her mind stuck for a moment, then smiled gently and obediently, "I am Master Pedro’s friend, Katherine Collins, I live next door in Building C. It’s been a while since I came back, there’s no water at home, so I came to take a shower."

"...Oh."

Nora replied indifferently.

Running here to shower just because there’s no water?

Is the property management useless?

"Um..." Katherine Collins looked at her hesitantly, a bit reserved, and after speaking, hesitated for a moment, then pointed towards the kitchen, "I need to make something to eat later, do you want to join me?"

Familiar enough to use the kitchen at will?

Frowning slightly, Nora suppressed her emotions and asked softly, "What to eat?"

"Ah," planning to make a simple bowl of noodles, Katherine Collins was a bit troubled, thought for a moment, then proactively asked, "What do you want to eat? Whatever’s in the kitchen, I can make some."

"Anything’s fine."

"Then I’ll just make a few dishes?"

"Hmm."

Due to Katherine Collins’s overly friendly attitude, the displeasure in Nora’s heart dissipated quite a bit.

"Please wait a moment." Katherine Collins smiled brightly and turned towards the kitchen. Upon reaching the doorway, she glanced back, seeing Nora still standing, took a step back, and pointed to the sofa, "Won’t you sit?"

"I’m heading home for a bit."

"Oh..." Katherine Collins paused, "Your home?"

"Next door."

"..."

Katherine Collins blinked in apparent shock.

After a few seconds, she raised her hand and waved, "Then, see you later."

"Hmm."

Seeing her cute and friendly demeanor, Nora had no place to put her temper.

Turned around and left.

However, as soon as the door closed, Katherine Collins, who was about to enter the kitchen, suddenly turned back, hurried to the sofa, and unzipped her backpack, rummaging through it for her phone.

While dialing, she walked towards the kitchen.

"Brother Hill, I think I’ve seen the woman Master Pedro is hiding, it’s Nora Scott..."

"Hmm? Don’t you know, she’s known in the circle as the ’most beautiful actress in historical costumes’, entered the industry through stunt acting, famous for action scenes."

"She’s much prettier in person, doesn’t seem photogenic. But after being looked at by her, my legs feel a bit weak, her aura is too strong."

"What’s the point of making any headway, only when you coax Master Pedro’s wife can you secure the investment for the documentary from him."

"Tell me, as a peer, can I coax Nora Scott over, then I won’t have to worry about funding..."

...

*

Using the ingredients available in the kitchen, Katherine Collins carefully stir-fried a few dishes.

Just as she placed the last bowl of tomato egg drop soup on the table, she heard the sound of the door lock opening. Turning around, it was indeed Nora Scott coming in.

She took a look and then froze.

Nora had changed her outfit, no longer in the sleepy, careless state from just waking up. She had her hair loosely tied up, looking a bit lazy and casual, swapped her nightgown for a long-sleeved T-shirt and jeans, and wore a new short jacket over it.

Barefaced, no makeup.

The whole demeanor was refreshed, transforming from a comfortable homebody into a cool and elegant beauty.

"You’re here, come sit down," Katherine Collins snapped back, her eyes curving in a smile, "I’ll serve the rice right away."

Nora felt a bit baffled.

—Would a normal person be this cordial to someone they just met?

She strolled into the living room.

At this moment, the phone in her pocket rang.

The caller ID: Pedro Langley.

Frowning, Nora answered it.

"I was just in a meeting," Pedro Langley explained briefly, then asked, "What’s wrong?"

"Something came up..."

Thinking about the urgent matter she wanted to discuss with him earlier, Nora paused, looked at the busy figure in the kitchen, stopped herself, and changed the topic, "I’m at your house now."

Pedro Langley quickly asked, "I have a friend coming over, did you meet her?"

"Yeah."

"If you haven’t eaten, let her cook for you." Pedro unceremoniously added, "She’s a good cook, you’ll probably like it."

Walking over to the table, Nora glanced down and saw the table full of sumptuous dishes, "Do you eat like this often?"

"...Occasionally."

Pedro, sensing something amiss, carefully considered his words.

"Heh."

Nora let out a cold laugh.

"She is—"

"Hung up."

Too lazy to listen to his explanation, Nora hung up the phone.

At this moment, Katherine Collins brought over two bowls of rice, "My husband and I will be staying here for a while longer. If Master Pedro isn’t around, you’re welcome to come over for meals at my house."

Nora was slightly taken aback, "You’re married?"

"Yeah."

"How old are you?"

Nora glanced at her.

No matter how you looked at her, this girl seemed to be just in her early twenties.

"I’m 25 this year," Katherine’s eyes curved as she smiled, joy and happiness filling her dimples, "I got married relatively early."

"Oh."

Nora nodded slightly, pulled out two chairs, chose one to sit, and asked casually, "How did you hear about me?"

"Sorry, I forgot to mention." Katherine pushed the bowls and chopsticks toward her, then sat on a chair beside her, "Let me reintroduce myself, I used to be an actress, acted in a few films and TV shows. I haven’t been acting much the last couple of years and want to move behind the scenes, but—"

She fixed her gaze on Nora’s beautiful face, her smile gentle, "I know you. I’ve studied all your action scenes. Did you learn martial arts?"

For a long time, whenever "Nora Scott’s acting" was mentioned, everyone’s first reaction was—beautiful but poor acting skills.

Nora was used to it.

Of course, some praised Nora’s action scenes, but no one had ever said to her—

"I’ve studied all your action scenes."

And her expression was quite certain, sincere, without any pretense or deceit.

Oddly enough, just because of this sentence, Nora’s impression of her skyrocketed.

"Yeah."

Nora replied.

"No wonder, my husband said you definitely have at least five years of foundational skills." Katherine exhaled lightly, giving her a smile, "I’ve learned some Taekwondo, Sanda, and practiced dance, but I could never shoot action scenes with your vibe. Your action scenes are so stylish, it’s like a heroine straight out of a martial arts novel."

Pausing, Katherine looked at her and added, "...Uh, you kind of give off that same vibe in person too."

Hearing this evaluation, Nora suddenly smiled.

A fleeting smile, very light, yet it had the allure of a hundred charms, a truly captivating presence.

Katherine stared at her blankly for a few seconds.

When she came to, she genuinely asked, "Have you considered returning to the screen?"

"Hmm?"

Nora picked up her chopsticks, glanced back at her.

"With a face like yours—"

Before Katherine could finish, Nora took over the conversation, "It’d be a waste not to show it to the audience."

"Right."

With a surprised smile, Katherine nodded affirmatively.

Nora shrugged casually, "My acting isn’t good."

"Is that a problem?" Katherine was amazed.

Slightly curling her lips, Nora countered, "Isn’t it?"

"Acting is all about practice; no one can act well without experience, it all depends on talent. But in this industry, there aren’t that many talented people."

Speaking slowly, Katherine hesitated a bit, dragged her chair closer to Nora, "I’m currently preparing for the shooting of a documentary about traditional craftsmanship, and each episode has a small theater segment... Would you be interested in filming a few scenes to brush up on your skills?"

"Huh?"

"Well, we’re a bit short on funds, but Master Pedro is rich..."

Katherine lazily laid out her motive, then squinted her eyes and smiled at her, negotiating kindly, "You see, can I teach you acting, and you help us secure some funding or something?"

Nora also smiled, raising an eyebrow, "Fully teach until proficient?"

"Hey!"

Katherine rubbed her hands together and nodded.

Her eyes turned, thinking of the promise from Henry Chapman’s side, Nora asked leisurely, "Do you know Luna Durant?"

"The one who confessed to Master Pedro at the Spring Festival Gala?"

"Yeah."

"Her acting is just average, it’s just that the roles she chooses are too simple..." Katherine sincerely evaluated, then slyly raised three fingers, resolutely saying, "I guarantee to make you surpass her."