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

screen displayed Troy’s

hope ignited within Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on

picked up and greeted, “Hello, Tro

the surveillance

the smile that had been playing

should’ve known

any illusions

breath, she found even the act of breathing felt like an ordeal.

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sense why Sarah’s team was so defiant and self–assured.

backing, her threats were

“I regret what happened during Sarah’s shoot. I misunderstood

response was a bitter laugh.

of it

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

the answer was a resounding

the online hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your pain. I’ll ensure

her moment of despair: it was

I’m just expected to take the fall? To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame,

make it up to

offer besides money?

each word. “Unless you’re saying you

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

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

as the director, perhaps I

accept that condition,” Troy

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

Let’s end this discussion.

down, enveloped in a sense of desolation, uncertain

phone buzzed again.

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

Liam,” came a familiar

the screen. “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought it was someone

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

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digital hatred didn’t

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