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.

was navigating this storm,

screen displayed Troy’s name.

Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on Instagram and

picked up and

the surveillance

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

known better.

have harbored any

a shaky breath, she found even the act of breathing felt

Will Compensate You

why Sarah’s team was so

her threats were

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

a bitter laugh.

absurdity of it all

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

the answer was a resounding

to stop.” “Imogen, I

silver lining in her moment of despair: it was

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

make it up to you.”

exactly can you offer besides

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

end before he

it all. He desired to leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to

they aren’t content with me as the director, perhaps I should

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded

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

Troy. Let’s end this discussion.

then lay down, enveloped in a

buzzed

meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t bother

Liam,” came a familiar voice.

guard, she quickly glanced at the screen. “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion on Instagram. How are you

sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful comments,

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hatred didn’t cut deep.

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