Chapter 30: I Will Compensate You

Imogen hesitated, her lips parting to speak, yet words eluded her.

Taking a deep, measured breath, her emotions churned with bitterness.

She couldn’t do it.

She couldn’t take that gamble.

She had long realized that in Troy’s eyes, she paled in comparison to Sarah.

If Troy could sacrifice her to shield Sarah from harm, what would stop him from doing the same to protect Sarah from mere rumors?

After all, these were only whispers on the internet, lacking any real sting.

Charlene’s confidence only grew in the face of Imogen’s silence. “Director Forbes, are you brave enough to take this wager?”

Without a word, Imogen ended the call.

Deep down, she knew that wagering was a lost cause. Even if Troy was in the dark about all this, and even if he did find out, he might still condone it.

She couldn’t just accept defeat; she deserved an explanation.

The studio manager had already forwarded her the soundless surveillance footage from that day in the dressing room.

The video might have been mute, but the actions spoke louder than words.

Casually, Imogen clipped a portion of the video and shared it in the Facebook group of Sarah’s team, along with several fan group screenshots. [Apologize on Instagram, or brace yourself. If I release this video, ponder the fallout.]

The Facebook group fell silent.

No one stepped forward; no one accepted blame.

Five minutes had gone by.

Realizing that no response was forthcoming, Imogen reached out to several influencer accounts she had collaborated with.

If this would cause a stir, she was ready to amplify it, leveraging both positive and negative publicity from this endorsement. At least it would be trending.

she was navigating this storm, her

displayed Troy’s name.

within Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on Instagram and was now reaching out in concern?

up and greeted, “Hello, Tro

don’t release the surveillance footage.”

cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing on her lips to fade instantly.

should’ve known better.

have harbored any illusions

even the act of breathing felt like an

Will Compensate

it made sense why Sarah’s team was so defiant and self–assured.

threats were rendered impotent.

regret what happened during Sarah’s shoot. I misunderstood you, and

was a bitter laugh.

of it all

that day if not for the current circumstances? If Sarah wasn’t

answer was a resounding ‘no‘.

me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand

in her moment of despair: it was fortunate she hadn’t taken up Charlene’s wager.

To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?” Imogen’s

make it up

up? What exactly can you offer besides money? Can you

you’re saying you won’t divorce me, is

from Troy’s end before he

for his past love while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s

the director,

condition,”

this conversation. Troy might have had wealth to offer, but that was far from what she sought. Over the past three

Let’s end this

up, then lay down, enveloped in a sense of

phone buzzed again.

meant it when

came a familiar

glanced at the screen. “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the

nonchalant. “Just a few hateful comments, that’s all.”

10:42

Will

digital hatred didn’t cut deep.

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