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.

she was navigating this

displayed

hope ignited within Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on Instagram and was now reaching

picked up and greeted,

the surveillance footage.”

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

known better.

have harbored any illusions

the act of breathing felt like an ordeal.

30: 1 Will Compensate

Sarah’s team was so

Troy’s backing, her threats were rendered impotent.

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

response was a bitter

absurdity of it

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

answer was a resounding

to stop.” “Imogen, I understand

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

scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?” Imogen’s voice cracked as she all but shouted into the phone.

up to

you offer besides

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

from Troy’s end before he finally spoke, “What do you

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

aren’t content with me as the director,

condition,” Troy responded

that was far from what she sought. Over the past three years, her

end

she hung up, then lay down, enveloped in

buzzed again.

the caller ID, “I meant it when

Liam,” came

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

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

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I Will

digital hatred didn’t cut

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