True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 194

Joseph had made up his mind to sign on for the reality show, and a big slice of that decision pie was because of Winnie.

The apple of the Bryant family’s eye, Winnie was young, connected, and flush with the kind of resources that only came from having an uncle like Middleton, the big cheese at Blue Sky Entertainment.

For Joseph, currently in his prime and itching to prove his leading man chops, cozying up to Winnie was a no–brainer, especially since he was more than ready to show the world he could rub shoulders with the A–listers.

But what he hadn’t bargained for was the sheer lack of screen time with her on the first day. Beyond a cursory intro, they hadn’t even shared a frame.

Joseph was anything but content with that.

Everyone knew Winnie was the belle of the ball, and if he didn’t step up his game and make a move pronto, he’d be left in the dust. That was exactly why he was sneaking out tonight.

In Joseph’s mind, this was his golden ticket to get in her good graces. He’d even given the slip to the camera crew tailing him, making it look like pure concern rather than a calculated move for attention.

After all, he’d still get his moment in the spotlight once he met up with Winnie.

As he hustled toward Winnie’s abode, he was keenly aware of the distance. Halfway there, he was startled by footsteps closing in behind him. He paused, heart racing, only for a hand to slap down on his shoulder.

“Who?” Even with his plans all mapped out, a shiver ran down his spine. Walking alone at night could do that to a guy, especially with all the local tales of hauntings and whatnot.

But when he spun around, recognition nearly buckled his knees.

“Gentry, you scared the living daylights out of me.”

The figure before him was indeed Gentry, accompanied by his own ever–present camera

crew.

Gentry eyed Joseph with a mix of surprise and annoyance, thinking he was the one who got a real fright.

“What are you doing out here all by yourself at this unholy hour?” Gentry asked, “Didn’t you hear Winnie and Mervin’s warnings earlier?”

Gentry hadn’t intended to get involved. He knew his place and it wasn’t playing babysitter. But with the live audience watching, he couldn’t very well ignore the situation. So, camera

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tow, he’d set out into the

didn’t miss

on night duty, and I just couldn’t shake the worry. Figured I’d sneak a

cast a sly glance at Gentry’s camera, adding, “Didn’t think I’d

than capable of handling herself,

up to find Winnie. Can’t leave Joseph alone, and if there’s good–guy credit to be earned, he wouldn’t let Joseph

keeping watch downstairs, with her camera crew loyally by

night, and the viewers

the cast.

to stir the pot by setting up a live chat between Winnie and Mervin’s locations. It was a way to keep spirits up

the time.

their rooms, were still worried about Mervin and Winnie. Hearing about the group chat, they jumped at the chance to join in.

up Winnie’s earlier theory for the benefit of curious viewers.

by forest spirits, and not just one. Where’d you get

and turns out multiple households were hit in one

just causing trouble, not harm. There’s a reason

the growing resentment among the villagers towards these unseen forces. If

it’s all about figuring out the

long as it’s not one of those legendary Five Immortals, we should be able to handle it.”

she chimed in from beneath her blankets, “Mervin, it

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like you might’ve just

chat viewers

way of making

from Mervin

‘tempting fate,

these legendary beings look like. The show really does treat

see a legendary being tonight, I’ll

stopped doubting a long

real deal? He showed up in the

to see the real

has no one told them about the group chat?

declare this isolation. This is bullying.”