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.

this storm,

displayed Troy’s name.

hope ignited within Imogen. Could he have noticed her

picked up and greeted, “Hello, Tro

release the

first words hit her like a cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing on her lips to fade instantly.

known

harbored any illusions regarding Troy.

breath, she found even the act

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sense why Sarah’s team was

threats were

“I regret what happened during Sarah’s shoot. I misunderstood

was a bitter

it all

about that day if not for the current circumstances? If

the answer was

me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your

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

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

it up to

exactly can you offer besides money? Can you give me

word. “Unless you’re saying you won’t divorce me, is

pause from Troy’s end before he

his past love while

content with me as the

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded

conversation. Troy might have had wealth to offer, but that was far from what

Troy. Let’s end this discussion.

a click, she hung up, then lay down, enveloped in a sense of desolation, uncertain of her next step.

buzzed again.

irritably without looking at the caller ID, “I meant it

it’s Liam,” came a

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

nonchalant. “Just a few hateful comments,

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I Will Compensate

digital hatred didn’t cut

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