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,

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

start a brawl.”

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

up to bat today.”

the

tensions mounted, Bagot suggested lightening the mood by interacting with the live audience.

to see a flood of messages summoning the Fox Spirit.

eaten up the attention, playing

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

this were just a script, fine.

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could mean a real

couldn’t bluntly dismiss his fans enthusiasm He

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

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

understood Gentry’s reasoning and let

hold high hopes for Gentry. Instead, they trusted the spunky young lady and the lad beside her, who’d managed to nab six

some tricks

questions from the chat, Mervin reminded everyone that if things turned south, like if the

the group reached a thicket halfway up the mountain.

wolves suddenly halted. The group froze in

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

held their breath,

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

surrounded by a pack of wolves was

through, serene as a mountain stream, “Everyone stay calm, and don’t show any aggression. We’re

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

intentions.

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

I’m scared. Too many animals together is