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 storm, her

displayed

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

up and

don’t release the surveillance footage.”

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

should’ve known

harbored any illusions regarding

even the act of breathing felt like an

30: 1 Will Compensate

Sarah’s team was so defiant and

backing, her threats were

regret what happened during

was a bitter

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?

was

hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen, I

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

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

it up

offer besides money? Can you

Imogen retorted, emphasizing each word. “Unless you’re saying you won’t divorce me,

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

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

the director, perhaps I should just

accept that condition,” Troy responded with finality.

conversation. Troy might have had wealth to offer, but that was far from what she sought. Over the past three years, her earnings and

Troy. Let’s end this discussion. Goodbye.”

in a

buzzed again.

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

Liam,” came a

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

nonchalant. “Just

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digital hatred didn’t cut deep.

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