True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 197

Yesterday’s late night grind had the whole crew working until the wee hours, so today’s show didn’t hit the

yee until two hours behind schedule.

Winnie, a creature of habit, was up with the roosters, despite the delay.

As the crew and the day’s guests scrambled to prep for the broadcast, the local chief, along with a group of villagers made their way over.

Aware that the crew planned to trek Into the woods, the chief decided to bring along a few sturdy young villagers for backup.

After all, it was a matter of local concern. Plus, they were itching to find out why the wolves in the woods had it out for the village.

It wasn’t like their ancestors hadn’t coexisted with those creatures, planting apple orchards and berry bushes without issue.

Realizing everyone was keyed up about the wolf situation, Winnie didn’t dawdle after breakfast. She led the crew and villagers into the forest.

Joseph, still rattled from last night’s scare, and another cameraman were no–shows.

Gentry, though shaken too, insisted on joining the mountain foray.

The procession marched into the mountain, with Winnie and her crew in the lead. Sean walked beside her, holding a rope with six wolves tethered to it.

Somehow, he’d managed to keep them docile, and they trooped along, leading the way without a hint of rebellion.

Viewers had camped out in the live stream chat, eager for a glimpse of the so–called werewolves.

The chat exploded with excitement.

“Finally, the legendary werewolves? Can’t wait..”

“Be careful up there, guys. Don’t get hurt.”

“Hope no danger comes their way.”

“Hopefully, these wolves are as chill as the ones up front.”

Wolves are not pets,

diplomacy, figuring out why

start a brawl.”

negotiations, our man Gentry’s the expert.”

to

the Fox Spirit.”

suggested lightening the mood by interacting with the live audience.

see a flood of messages summoning the Fox

would’ve eaten up the attention,

witnessed last night’s eerie encounter with the otherworldly wolves, Gentry wasn’t about to

this were just a script, fine.

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could mean a real

couldn’t bluntly dismiss his fans

out unscathed last night is all thanks to my guardian spirit gra rom the wolves until Sean here chased them off. The Spint’s resting now, and

the Fox Spirit and wolves never did

understood Gentry’s reasoning and let it slide.

Instead, they trusted the spunky young lady and the lad beside her, who’d managed to nab six

tricks up their

a few more questions from the chat, Mervin reminded everyone that if things turned south, like if the wolves got aggressive, the villagers and crew should hightail

and trekked, the group reached a thicket halfway up

suddenly halted. The group froze in step.

around them were quiet, save for the occasional bird song and the rustle of something moving through the

held their breath,

gasped. They all turned to see a wolf’s head poking out from the bushes, followed by another, and then another. Before they knew it, over a dozen wolves had emerged, their eyes locked on the group, a clear mix of wariness and defiance

by a pack of wolves was unnerving, causing villagers to grip their

standoff’s thickening tension, Winnie’s voice cut through, serene as a mountain stream, “Everyone stay calm, and don’t show any aggression. We’re here to

attempted to smile at the wolves

intentions.

unable to see each face,

scared. Too many