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.”

not

said today’s hike is about diplomacy, figuring out why the wolves are ticked off.

start a brawl.”

comes to negotiations, our man Gentry’s the expert.”

to bat today.”

hail the Fox

mounted, Bagot suggested lightening the mood

guests glanced at their phones, only to see a flood of messages summoning

up the

eerie encounter with the otherworldly wolves,

just a script, fine.

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could mean a

his fans enthusiasm He feigned

told, the reason I came out unscathed last night is all thanks to my guardian spirit gra rom the

the Fox Spirit and wolves never did get along. Can’t guarantee it’d

fans, though disappointed, understood Gentry’s reasoning

spunky young lady and

had some tricks up their sleeves.

fielding 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 it out

trekked, the group reached a thicket halfway

suddenly halted. The group

occasional bird song and the rustle of something moving

breath, the

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 in their

Still, being surrounded by a pack of wolves was unnerving, causing villagers to grip their hidden sticks tighter, ready to defend themselves

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 talk, not fight.”

the group’s nerves. Some even attempted to smile at the

intentions.

live audience, though unable to see each face, was caught in the on–site

scared. Too many animals