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,

screen displayed

he have noticed her post on Instagram and was now reaching out in concern?

and

release the surveillance

hit her like a cold wave, causing the smile that

should’ve known

any illusions regarding Troy.

breath, she found even the act of

Will Compensate You

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

backing, her threats

her silence, Troy continued, “I regret what happened

response was a bitter

it all

if not for the current circumstances? If Sarah wasn’t involved, would

knew the answer was

want 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. Just refrain from releasing

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

fall? To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?” Imogen’s voice cracked as

make it up to you.”

offer besides money? Can you give me back

you’re saying you won’t

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

truly wanted it all. He desired to leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s scorn, all to

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

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

Let’s end this

lay down, enveloped in

buzzed

without looking at the caller ID, “I meant

Liam,” came

I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion on Instagram. How are you

trying to sound nonchalant. “Just a few

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