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 phone rang.

screen displayed Troy’s name.

Could he have noticed her post on Instagram and was now

up and greeted,

don’t release the

smile that had been playing on her

should’ve known

have harbored any illusions regarding Troy.

even the act of breathing

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made sense why Sarah’s team was so defiant and

her threats were rendered impotent.

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

response was a bitter

it all

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

the answer was

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

silver lining in her moment of despair: it was fortunate she hadn’t taken up

of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?” Imogen’s voice cracked as she

make it up

it up? What exactly can you offer besides money? Can you

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

long pause from Troy’s end before he finally spoke, “What do you want?”

for his past love while expecting

aren’t content with me as the director, perhaps I should just resign?”

that condition,”

Troy might have had wealth to offer, but that was far from what she sought. Over the

Let’s end this

lay down, enveloped in a sense of desolation, uncertain of her next

buzzed

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

Liam,” came a familiar

“Oh, I’m sorry, I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion on Instagram. How are you holding up?

trying to sound nonchalant. “Just a few

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Will

digital hatred didn’t

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