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 storm, her

screen displayed Troy’s

noticed her

and greeted, “Hello, Tro

the

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

known

harbored any illusions regarding

shaky breath, she found even the act

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why Sarah’s team was

her threats were rendered impotent.

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

a

absurdity of it

for the current circumstances? If Sarah wasn’t involved, would he even have considered apologizing?

was

to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your pain. I’ll ensure this issue is suppressed. Just refrain from releasing

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

the blame, to face

up

offer besides money?

saying you won’t divorce me, is that it?”

from Troy’s end before he finally spoke, “What do you want?” Imogen scoffed.

to leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to bear the weight

they aren’t content with me as the director, perhaps

accept that condition,” Troy responded with finality.

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

Let’s end this

up, then lay down, enveloped in a sense of desolation, uncertain

phone buzzed again.

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

Liam,” came a familiar

it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion on

sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful

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