True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 148

When the showrunners first set their sights on Mae, she was their top pick and received the inaugural invitation. But for reasons unknown, whether she harbored reservations or looked down on the show’s concept, she flatly turned them down.

So why did Mac agree to step in on the second episode? It was largely thanks to the massive viewership the premiere had garnered.

The production team, somewhat resigned to their fate and hoping for a miracle, sent out a fresh batch of invitations.

This time, Mae said yes without hesitation.

Her one condition was that the show couldn’t do anything to tarnish her image. In fact, they had to reinforce her lucky charm persona on camera if needed.

The online buzz was one thing, but those in the know understood the true weight behind this so–called lucky charm image.

Especially when she made this request, the producers realized that this persona might not be as solid as it appeared. However, Bagot couldn’t bring himself to refuse her.

After all the lucky charm image fit perfectly with the theme of their show. If handled well, it could propel them to new heights.

Bagot discussed it with Baily. Without much ado, they agreed to bring Mae on as a guest replacement.

While they were at it. Mae finally graced them with her presence, fashionably late.

Unlike the petite and sweet Candace, Mae was a mix of sugar and spice. With a high figure, she was striking and elegant.

Stepping out of the car, she effortlessly captured everyone’s attention, her impeccably timed smile perfectly captured by the camera.

It was like the premiere all over again when Kane had made his entrance, with fans going wild in the live chat.

she arrived, Mae waved at the cameras, then jogged over to the other guests, her demeanor humble as she apologized, “Sorry, so sorry I’m late! Ran into a bit of a hiccup on the way here.”

guests, of course, reassured her that it was

even as she watched Mae take the center spot, feeling a twinge of disappointment. Before Mae’s arrival, Candace had been the show’s sole female star. Even with Winnie around, the

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tried to reassure herself that Mae’s presence didn’t

bond from the last episode was unbreakable,

turned hopefully to Winnie, only to notice Winnie had a complicated look in her eyes as she

expression seemed oddly familiar to Candace.

found this lucky bag while taking a break on my way here. It had a ruby bracelet inside. I was going to wait to see if anyone would

explained, all eyes turned to the bag in her

was one of those vintage bags that the older generation used for keeping precious jewelry. thick and ornately

when Mae pulled out the bracelet for all to

“Imagine finding a ruby bracelet just lying around!”

live chat exploded with

thoughts, “I was going to hand it to the police, but I thought why not bring it to the show first? If the owner’s

spoke, she gestured to a crew member

this, reveal to cement her lucky charm image, a perfect talking point for the gossip mills.

flaunted the find to the

a pleasant voice came from across the room, “Didn’t anyone tell you not to pick up these vintage things on the

laced with

homework before accepting the show. she was well aware

might outshine her

it was.