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.

girl from the couple complained, “These mosquitoes are huge, even bug spray

top, noticing her unblemished skin, “It’s so hot, yet you barely sweat or attract

hearing this, the group and the live–stream audience were suddenly aware that while everyone else showed

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

widened in amazement, “Is that really a

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“I’ve got two left,

immediately agreed,

but with only two charms avallable, he refrained

as intrigued by

can I get one of

witchcraft seems so practical.

share those earlier? That’s

swanky stuff? Are we all supposed to line up

guilt–trippers! Personally, I usually just ask where they got the charms and tell ‘em

looks like Kane is itching to get

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

the conversation and her eyes lingered enviously on Winnie’s composed

appearance.

from the couple explained the charm

do you have any more charms? I’d

the efficacy of a Protection Charm, Mae had no doubt about these mystical. talismans. She eagerly wanted one

shook her head, “There’s no more left.”

was still wearing one,

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

boyfriend to give her his

as she stepped

offered him a heart