Chapter 29: Dare To Make This Bet?

The contents of the box sprawled out onto the floor.

A grotesque mixture of red and white–blood muddled with flesh–lay in a gruesome puddle. The pungent stench it emitted was revolting.

The servant, equally startled, reassured Imogen, “Madam, don’t worry. I’ll take care of this

mess.”

“No, don’t touch it. Contact the police immediately,” Imogen said, covering her nose as she carefully moved away from the spot.

“Of course. Should I also inform your husband?”

After a brief hesitation, Imogen replied, “He’s away on business. There’s no need to disturb him right now.”

“Understood.”

The servant promptly notified the police. Responding swiftly, they arrived to gather evidence and took statements from both Imogen and the servant, assuring them they’d get to the bottom of the

issue.

Once the officers departed, the servant thoroughly cleaned the affected area, disinfectants and air fresheners to mitigate the horrid odor.

spraying

Their investigations progressed rapidly. Surveillance footage helped identify the courier, leading them to the package’s origin and its sender.

Based on the available data, the sender was identified as a college student, still a minor.

Upon his arrest, he initially denied any involvement. However, his youthful naivety was no match for the seasoned investigators, and he soon confessed.

His motive was surprisingly simple: he was an ardent fan of Sarah and believed she was being unfairly treated by Imogen.

Imogen enlisted a trusted attorney from the Marshall Group’s Legal Department to oversee the

matter.

After returning from the police station, the servant shared a sigh with Imogen. “The youth nowadays don’t understand the meaning of fandom.”

inquired, “Did he mention how he knew

seems his grandfather works as a cleaner in our

management and consider relocating him. It could pose a

I’ll speak to the property management about

Imogen had regained her composure, she decided to assess the public relations situation. She was taken aback to discover numerous replies and direct messages on

phone, she tapped on the app. The sight

post read: [What kind of director is she? Haphazard creations. She should really

worked together and still no

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29: Dare To Make

to consider another job and let

our fate, not this portrayal of Sarah. Spare the fans and Sarah. Haven’t we been

read: [I

comments left Imogen’s

that most comments carried

it was baffling how she received such an onslaught of messages so

from her old friends were buried underneath. The top comment garnered over a

attention.

showed no signs of slowing

discerned that she was being blamed for the makeup debacle. The narrative painted her as the one who had recklessly changed

soon traced the origin of the commotion.

group.

there were screenshots of discussions

labeled as “group manager” was clearly a part of Sarah’s

actions could adversely affect Sarah. We’re all disappointed about the situation. Initially, Sarah’s makeup was just right. However, Director Forbes adamantly wanted changes! But given her role as project leader,

Sarah close to Mr. Marshall? Can’t something be

hushing emoji: [I shouldn’t divulge

dug up details about Imogen: [It’s clear now why Sarah couldn’t stand up to Director Forbes. Turns out, she’s the adopted daughter of the Vice Chairman and holds a significant position within the Marshall Family. And she’s only twenty–five! How could someone that young become

commented: (It all

B added: [I’ve heard she’s quite

look at the makeup disaster she created, yet she probably believes it’s a

D questioned: [Does anyone have her Instagram handle?]

responded: [I’ve

over a thousand comments. The chatter from this sizable audience seemed to gravitate towards Imogen’s Instagram, inundating her account with

section tends to be more civil compared to private messages, where one might encounter

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