True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 161

Winnie, since joining the show, had rarely made waves or sought attention.

Kane had noticed that whenever she did decide to speak up, it usually meant she had spotted something important.

Following her gaze to the couple she had just addressed, Kane pondered what could be so special about them.

Surely, they weren’t another pair of cheaters.

The Couple stopped by Winnie were clearly older than the typical lovebirds staying at the bed. and breakfast. Instead of looking like honeymooners, they bore the comfortable air of a long–married couple.

His eyes fell on the rings on their fingers, and understanding dawned on him. They were indeed married.

Technically, this didn’t align with the show’s target demographic of couples in the honeymoon phase of their relationship, yet Kane didn’t interject. He had a hunch that Winnie had a reason. for approaching them.

“Hello,” Winnie started with a friendly smile. “We’re shooting a paranormal investigation show. and we’re looking for a couple to join us in a challenge. Would you be interested?”

The couple, unfazed by the camera swinging their way, came across as naturally at ease.

The wife, taken aback at first, quickly broke into a warm smile.

“You mean ‘Ghostly Guidance“? The innkeeper mentioned it, but my husband and I are checking out this afternoon, so,l’m afraid we can’t. Sorry about that.”

She had the kind of soft intellectual charm that immediately put others at ease, and her husband, smiling gently at her side, seemed content to let her take the lead.

Their tender, caring dynamic was a breath of fresh air to the viewers who had witnessed far less wholesome interactions on the show.

Comments started pouring in from the live feed:

“Finally, some real relationship goals compared to those other train wrecks.”

“Is the B&B ‘curse‘ going to skip them? They’re solid.”

the kind of

did Winnie invite

like he

wife politely declined, Winnie didn’t press

Reaching into her backpack, she pulled out a small velvet pouch, causing

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blink in surprise.

viewers were equally

isn’t that the protective charm the crew handed out for

away? What does she

virtual protests, Winnie handed the pouch to the wife.

the filming, at least take this,” she said, holding out the velvet pouch. “It’s a protection charm from the crew, for safety. Please

frown crossing her face as she looked to her husband for guidance.

passed and was replaced by a polite demeanor. “We couldn’t possibly accept that,” he said,

Winnie’s sharp gaze seemed to pierce

If a simple charm can keep her safe, wouldn’t

tone, and Kane felt the tension. The husband

the charm and thanked Winnie before the couple left the dining

on his face, momentarily forgetting the camera was still rolling.

protection charm

show’s crew and among the online audience. The significance of the protection charm had been stressed that morning, and it was a lifeline, and Winnie had just

Something was off.

ran wild, and was the couple cursed or haunted, like

soon.” Her words were calm

processing

to