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.”

of couple the show is looking

invite them

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blink in surprise.

were

the crew handed out for safety?”

away? What does she

the viewers‘ virtual protests, Winnie handed the pouch to the wife.

this,” she said, holding out the velvet pouch. “It’s a protection charm from

a puzzled frown crossing her face as

the charm, a fleeting shadow crossed his eyes, but it quickly passed and was replaced by a polite demeanor. “We couldn’t possibly accept that,” he said, “We don’t

but Winnie’s sharp gaze seemed to pierce through

can

was an edge to Winnie’s tone, and Kane felt the tension. The

the charm and thanked Winnie before the

turned to Winnie, curiosity etched on his face, momentarily forgetting the camera was still rolling.

them your protection

on everyone’s minds, both within the 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 casually

Something was off.

or

didn’t dodge the question, “She’s facing a severe threat soon.” Her words were calm but carried an eerie weight

frowned, processing her words.

going to warn