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

displayed

ignited within Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on

and greeted, “Hello,

don’t release the

her like a cold wave, causing the smile that

known

any illusions regarding Troy.

she found even the

1 Will Compensate

why Sarah’s team was so defiant and

threats

her silence, Troy continued, “I regret what happened during Sarah’s

a

of it

day if not for the current circumstances? If

was

hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your pain. I’ll ensure this issue is suppressed. Just

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

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

make it up

it up? What exactly can you offer besides

emphasizing each word. “Unless you’re saying you won’t divorce

a long pause from Troy’s end before he

his past love while expecting her

content with me as the director, perhaps I

condition,” Troy responded with

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

Troy. Let’s end

click, she hung up, then lay down, enveloped in a

buzzed again.

meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t

came a

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 holding up? Everything

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

10:42

30: I Will Compensate

didn’t cut

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255