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.

“These mosquitoes are huge, even bug spray can’t

noticing her unblemished skin, “It’s so

this, the group and the live–stream audience were suddenly aware that while everyone else showed signs of perspiration, Winnie remained as fresh as when she’d left the B&B.

triangle and introduced It, “Insect Repellent Charm, helps keep

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

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more charms, “I’ve

immediately agreed,

with interest, but with only two charms avallable, he

just as intrigued by the

one of

so practical. I want

those earlier? That’s a

we all supposed to line up for a slice of it?

just ask where they got the charms and tell ‘em to fetch me

sure looks like Kane is itching to get a piece of

approached with curiosity. “What’s all the fuss

caught the gist of the conversation and her eyes lingered enviously on

appearance.

from the couple explained the charm to Mae, Mae’s interest

any more

Protection Charm, Mae had no doubt about these mystical. talismans.

“There’s

thought to herself, Winnie was still

couldn’t just ask in front of the camera, feeling a mixture of pettiness and disappointment

enhanced by makeup (albeit a bit heavy), plus her fame through filtered dramas, prompted the couple’s boyfriend to give her his charm, “Here, take mine. Girls need to be careful about bug bites more

he spoke, Mae’s face lit up with delight as she stepped forward to accept the charm, “Really?!

the charm without hesitation and offered him a