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 pets,

out why the wolves are

start a brawl.”

it comes to negotiations, our man Gentry’s

to bat

hail the Fox Spirit.”

Bagot suggested lightening the mood by interacting with the live audience.

to see a flood of messages summoning the

would’ve eaten up the attention, playing a summoning ritual.

having witnessed last night’s eerie encounter with the otherworldly wolves, Gentry

just a script, fine.

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mean a

bluntly dismiss his fans enthusiasm He feigned

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

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

fans, though disappointed, understood Gentry’s reasoning and let it slide.

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

some tricks up

Mervin reminded everyone that if things turned south, like if the wolves got aggressive,

reached a thicket halfway

six wolves suddenly halted. The group

save for the occasional bird song and the rustle of something moving through

held their breath,

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

of the previous night, albeit in broad daylight. Still, being surrounded by a pack of wolves was unnerving, causing villagers to grip their hidden

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.”

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

intentions.

live audience, though unable to see each

I’m scared. Too many animals together is