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,

screen displayed

ignited within Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on

up and greeted, “Hello, Tro

don’t release the

cold wave, causing the smile that had been

should’ve known

shouldn’t have harbored any

breath, she found even the act of breathing

Will

team was

backing, her threats were rendered impotent.

silence, Troy continued, “I regret what happened during Sarah’s shoot. I misunderstood you, and I’m sorry.”

response was a bitter

it all

felt remorse about that day if not for the current circumstances? If Sarah wasn’t involved, would he even have considered apologizing?

knew the answer was a

want your hollow apologies. I just want the online hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your pain. I’ll ensure this issue is suppressed. Just refrain from releasing the

realization struck her, a silver lining in her moment of despair: it was fortunate she hadn’t taken

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

make it up to

can you offer besides money? Can you give me back what

saying you won’t divorce

was a long pause from Troy’s end before he finally spoke, “What do you want?” Imogen

Imogen for his past love while expecting

with me as the director, perhaps I should just

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded with finality.

to gain from this conversation. Troy might have had wealth to offer, but that was far from what she sought. Over the past three years, her earnings and bonuses have provided her with more

Let’s end

she hung up, then lay down, enveloped in a

phone buzzed

at the caller ID, “I meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t bother calling back.”

it’s Liam,” came

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

trying to sound nonchalant. “Just

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30: I Will Compensate You

digital hatred didn’t cut

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