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

screen displayed Troy’s name.

her

up and greeted, “Hello,

the surveillance

causing the smile that had been playing on her lips to fade

known

any illusions

found even the act of

Will Compensate You

why Sarah’s team was so defiant

threats were

regret what happened during Sarah’s shoot.

was a bitter

absurdity of it all

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

was a resounding ‘no‘.

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

in her moment of despair: it was fortunate she hadn’t taken up Charlene’s

and bear the brunt of the blame, to

make it up

can you offer besides

you’re saying you won’t divorce me,

was a long pause from Troy’s end before he finally spoke, “What do

while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s

me as the director, perhaps

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded

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

Let’s end

enveloped in a sense of desolation, uncertain of her next step.

buzzed

meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t bother calling back.”

came a familiar voice.

she quickly glanced at the screen. “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion

trying to sound nonchalant. “Just a

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I Will Compensate

digital hatred didn’t

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