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.

navigating this

displayed Troy’s name.

Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on Instagram and was now

up and greeted,

don’t release the surveillance

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

should’ve known

shouldn’t have harbored any illusions regarding Troy.

a shaky breath, she found even the act of breathing felt like an ordeal.

Will Compensate

team was so defiant and self–assured.

backing, her threats were rendered impotent.

what happened during Sarah’s shoot. I

was a bitter laugh.

it all was

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

answer was

at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand

a silver lining in her moment of despair: it was fortunate

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

up to you.”

can you offer besides money?

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

Troy’s end before he finally spoke, “What do you want?”

truly wanted it all. He desired to leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to bear the

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

accept that condition,” Troy responded with finality.

that was far from

end

enveloped in a sense

phone buzzed

meant it

Liam,” came a familiar voice.

thought it was someone else.” “I

trying to sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful

10:42

Will

hatred didn’t cut deep.

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