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. We’re not here to

start a brawl.”

our man Gentry’s the

up to

the

suggested lightening the mood by interacting with the live audience.

at their phones, only to see a flood

eaten up the attention, playing

night’s eerie encounter with the otherworldly

were just a script,

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mean a real

his fans enthusiasm He feigned

night is all thanks to my guardian spirit gra rom the wolves

wolves never did get along. Can’t guarantee it’d help our case.

understood Gentry’s

the spunky young lady and the lad beside her, who’d

some tricks up

from the chat, Mervin reminded everyone that if things turned south, like if the wolves got aggressive, the villagers and

group reached a thicket halfway up the mountain.

The group froze

bird song and the rustle of something moving through the

their breath, the tension

they knew it, over a dozen wolves had emerged, their eyes locked on the group, a clear mix of wariness and defiance in

being surrounded by a pack of

through, serene as a mountain stream, “Everyone

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

intentions.

to see each face, was caught in the

scared. Too many