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.

this storm, her

displayed

her post on Instagram and was

and greeted,

don’t release the

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

known better.

shouldn’t have harbored any illusions regarding

found even the

Will Compensate

why Sarah’s team was so defiant and

threats

silence, Troy continued, “I regret what happened during

a bitter

absurdity of it

not for the current circumstances? If Sarah wasn’t involved, would

knew the answer was a resounding ‘no‘.

to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your pain.

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

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

make it up to you.”

can you offer besides money? Can

you’re saying you won’t divorce me,

long pause from Troy’s end before he

love while expecting her

with me as the

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded with finality.

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 earnings and bonuses have provided her with more than enough.

end this discussion. Goodbye.”

a click, she hung up, then lay down, enveloped in a sense of desolation, uncertain of her next

buzzed

without looking at the caller ID, “I meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t

came a

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

to sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful comments, that’s

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digital hatred didn’t cut

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