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 Troy’s

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

up and greeted,

the

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

should’ve known

shouldn’t have harbored any illusions regarding Troy.

a shaky breath, she found even the

Will Compensate

made sense why Sarah’s team was so defiant

her threats

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

response was a bitter laugh.

absurdity of it

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

was a resounding

your hollow apologies. I just want the online hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen,

silver lining in her moment of despair: it was fortunate

the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted

up to you.”

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

each word. “Unless you’re saying you won’t divorce me, is

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

his past love while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s scorn, all to shield his

the director, perhaps

accept that condition,” Troy responded with finality.

realized there was nothing 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

end

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

buzzed

meant it

it’s Liam,” came

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

replied, trying to sound nonchalant.

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30: I Will Compensate You

digital hatred didn’t

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