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.

would start as soon as she arrived, Mae waved at the cameras, then jogged over to the other guests, her demeanor humble as she apologized, “Sorry,

other guests, of course, reassured her

wasn’t fond of Mae, she greeted her politely, 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 spotlight had been more on her. Candace thought she’d only had one episode as the princess before Mae showed up.

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to reassure herself that Mae’s

episode was unbreakable, Surely, that counted for more than this

to Winnie, only to notice Winnie had a complicated look in her

expression seemed oddly familiar

break on my way here. It had a ruby bracelet inside. I was going to wait to see if anyone would claim it, but I didn’t want to

eyes turned to the bag in her hand.

those vintage bags that the older generation used for

the bracelet for all to see, the

guess,” Mae chuckled. “Imagine finding

live chat exploded with admiration for Mae’s fortune.

amid the excitement, Mae preempted the audience’s thoughts, “I was going to hand it to the police, but I thought why not bring it to the show first? If the

to a crew member to give the bracelet a

her lucky charm image, a perfect talking point for the

had no objections, and so she flaunted the find to

was basking in the anticipated praise, a pleasant voice came from across the room, “Didn’t anyone tell you not to pick up these vintage things on the street? Especially not when

with genuine concern

at Winnie. Having done her homework before accepting the show. she was well

outshine her even more than

it was.