True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 163

On the other side.

Sweat beaded on Mae’s forehead as she paused in the summer heat to check her makeup in a compact mirror. Thankfully, her waterproof cosmetics had held up against the oppressive sun.

Gentry, ever the gentleman, pretended not to notice her preoccupation but couldn’t help offering his concern, “Do you want to take a break and grab some water?”

It was a sweltering day, made all the more trying by their hike into the woods.

Mae was inwardly irked, but the presence of cameras kept her from displaying her annoyance. “We’ve just started out, not sure if we should…” Her words were cut short by a sudden yelp as she glanced down at her legs, hopping from one foot to the other.

A mosquito bit her. Despite her stylish shorts and rugged boots showcasing her toned legs, they had also made her an easy target for the biting pests.

Her expression crumbled, “Why are there so many mosquitoes?!”

Carter, the B&B owner leading the group, overheard her complaint and offered a solution, tinged with sympathy, “The woods are full of bugs, sorry about that. I’ve got some bug spray, want

some?”

bo cpray o

Mae was hesitant. Her assistant had already forced her, and the overwhelming smell was rivaling her own perfume which she disliked.

But the possibility of being swarmed with bites was an even worse scenario.

After a moment’s hesitation, she accepted the offer with a forced smile, “Thanks.”

She quickly doused her legs and arms with the repellent, inadvertently engulfing Gentry, who stood too close and sneezed from the pungent mist.

Their pause had the others halting too, including Winnie and Kane, along with a couple who were part of the group.

couple complained, “These mosquitoes are huge, even bug spray can’t keep them at bay.”

turned to Winnie, who was dressed in cargo pants and a short–sleeve top, noticing her unblemished skin,

that while everyone else showed signs

a folded green paper triangle and introduced It, “Insect Repellent Charm, helps keep you cool too.”

couple’s eyes widened in amazement, “Is that really a thing? Does

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and produced two more charms, “I’ve got two

youngsters immediately agreed, “Yes!”

only

live audience was just as intrigued by the

can I get one of those charms?!”

so practical. I want

share those earlier? That’s

stuff? Are we all supposed to line up for a slice

Personally, I usually just ask where they

looks like Kane is itching to get a piece of the action

overhearing the conversation, approached with curiosity. “What’s

and her eyes lingered enviously on Winnie’s composed

appearance.

the charm to Mae, Mae’s interest was piqued.

you have any more charms? I’d

efficacy of a Protection Charm, Mae had no doubt about these mystical.

“There’s no more left.”

to herself, Winnie was still wearing

camera, feeling a mixture of pettiness and disappointment as she glanced

through filtered dramas, prompted the couple’s boyfriend to give her his charm, “Here, take mine.

with delight as she stepped forward to accept

offered him a heart sign