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, her phone

screen displayed Troy’s

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

picked up and greeted,

release the surveillance footage.”

words hit her like a cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing on

known

have harbored any illusions regarding

the act of breathing felt

Will

why Sarah’s team was so defiant

threats were rendered impotent.

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

a bitter

it all was

for the current circumstances? If Sarah

was a resounding ‘no‘.

don’t 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

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

to take the fall? To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?”

it up

What exactly can you offer besides money? Can you give me

word. “Unless you’re saying

long pause from Troy’s end before he finally

his past love while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s scorn, all to

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

won’t accept that condition,” Troy

was nothing 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

end this discussion. Goodbye.”

hung up, then lay down, enveloped in a sense of

buzzed

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

it’s Liam,” came

thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion on Instagram. How are

she replied, trying to sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful comments,

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hatred didn’t cut deep.

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