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

displayed Troy’s name.

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

picked up and

release the surveillance

cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing

should’ve known better.

harbored any illusions regarding

breath, she found even the

Will Compensate You

Sarah’s team was so defiant and

threats were rendered

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

a bitter

absurdity of it

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

knew the answer was a

your hollow apologies. I just want the online hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your pain. I’ll ensure this issue is suppressed.

realization struck her, a silver lining in her moment of despair: it was fortunate she hadn’t

take the fall? To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame,

up to you.”

up? What exactly can you offer besides money? Can you give me back what

“Unless you’re saying you won’t divorce me,

before he finally spoke, “What do you want?” Imogen scoffed.

desired to leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s scorn,

as the director, perhaps I should

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded

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

Let’s end this discussion. Goodbye.”

up, then lay down, enveloped in a

phone buzzed

meant it when

it’s Liam,” came a familiar

someone

sound nonchalant.

10:42

30: I Will Compensate You

digital hatred didn’t cut

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