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.

the couple complained, “These mosquitoes are huge, even bug spray can’t keep

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

group and the live–stream audience were suddenly aware that while everyone else showed signs

with a hint of mystery, pulled out a folded green paper triangle and introduced

young couple’s eyes widened in amazement, “Is that really a

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more charms, “I’ve got two

skeptical youngsters immediately

with interest, but with only two charms avallable, he refrained from asking.

audience was just as intrigued by the

get one

witchcraft seems so practical.

earlier? That’s

some swanky stuff? Are we all supposed to line up for a slice of it? Seriously, who does Winnie

can’t stand these guilt–trippers! Personally, I usually just ask where they got the

itching to get a

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

gist of the conversation and her eyes lingered enviously on

appearance.

girl from the couple explained the charm to Mae,

do you have any more charms? I’d

had no doubt about these mystical. talismans. She

her head, “There’s no more left.”

was still wearing one, wasn’t

an offer, she couldn’t just ask in front of the camera, feeling a mixture of pettiness and disappointment as she glanced at the

filtered dramas, prompted the couple’s boyfriend to give her his charm, “Here, take mine. Girls need to be careful about bug bites

up with delight as she stepped forward to accept the charm, “Really?! Thank you! You’re so sweet!”

without hesitation and offered him a