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?”

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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

short–sleeve top, noticing her unblemished skin, “It’s so

were suddenly aware that while everyone else

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

widened in amazement, “Is that

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“I’ve

immediately

only

just as intrigued by the

I get one of those charms?!”

so practical.

you share those earlier? That’s

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

just ask where they

Kane is itching to

curiosity. “What’s

the gist of the conversation and her

appearance.

the charm

have any more charms? I’d like

doubt about these mystical. talismans. She eagerly wanted one for

her head, “There’s no more

herself, Winnie was still wearing

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

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

spoke, Mae’s face lit up with delight as she stepped forward to accept the charm,

took the charm without hesitation and offered him a heart