Chapter 8: Bittersweet Generous

Imogen took a deep, heavy swallow, suppressing the sourness that threatened to overwhelm her throat. “But Sarah’s image doesn’t align with the product theme,” she said.

Troy shrugged, his tone resolute. “That’s on you now. You have the means to make it work. This endorsement is crucial for Sarah, and you’ll have to oversee the entire process.”

Numbness spread over Imogen, her face stiff and devoid of emotion. She struggled to comprehend the situation and how Troy could expect her to manage this delicate situation.

‘Does he truly believe I’m just a robot, devoid of feelings?‘ Imogen lamented internally. ‘Doesn’t he understand how painful this is for me?”

“Okay. I will do my best,” Imogen managed to say, her voice hoarse and strained, as if each word was an immense effort.

In the restroom, Imogen felt the turmoil within her erupt. She retched repeatedly, but nothing- came out. She gently caressed her lower abdomen, seeking solace for herself and the tiny life growing within her.

The mirror before her reflected a woman with a pale face and reddened eyes. Imogen splashed cold water on her face, attempting to regain composure.

‘You can handle this. You’re strong, just like you promised your father, she reassured herself. ‘And now, you have another reason to be strong–the baby inside you.‘

Returning to her office, Imogen called Lyka to apologize and appease her. She arranged another endorsement for Xena with a smaller perfume brand, promising that Xena would be a priority for future opportunities. Only then did Lyka relent.

Afterward, Imogen gathered her department staff for a meeting to discuss three potential options for Sarah’s endorsement. She also instructed her assistant to arrange a meeting with Sarah’s agent to finalize the details.

but Imogen refused to let herself falter. She focused on her tasks, determined

her office, looking

mixed emotions. Troy’s generous offer of two

generosity,‘ she thought, managing a bitter

the Director of Operations, the Product Manager, the Chief Designer,

Imogen turned to her assistant and said, “Go outside and contact Sarah’s

“Ms. Forbes, I’ve

morning dragged on, and the Operations Director and others expressed dissatisfaction with the

asked, “What’s the phone number of Sarah’s agent? Send it to me.”

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could respond, a group of people

one of

goose–yellow long dress, clung tightly to Troy’s arm. And Troy, dressed impeccably in a suit she had picked out

behavior, they exchanged knowing glances, seemingly understanding the rumors circulating for a long time. Sarah

a faint pain in her heart, but she clenched her fingers and composed herself. “Mr. Marshall, Ms. Page, since you’re here, let’s

that after their divorce, he would still treat her like a younger sister. But Imogen knew that former couples could never truly be friends. The emotions were too complex, and she couldn’t bear to witness the depth of love between Sarah and Troy. It was torture Imogén couldn’t endure. So, after the

to see Imogen and

too.”

at Sarah’s hand, then discreetly withdrew her own, offering a faint

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