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

displayed Troy’s

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

and greeted,

the

a cold wave, causing the smile

should’ve known better.

any illusions regarding

a shaky breath, she found even the act of

1 Will

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

Troy’s backing, her threats were rendered impotent.

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

response was a bitter

absurdity of it

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

knew the answer was a resounding

the online hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your

silver lining in her moment of despair: it

the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?” Imogen’s

it up to you.”

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

word. “Unless you’re saying

he finally spoke,

Imogen for his past love while

they aren’t content with me as the director, perhaps I

accept that condition,” Troy responded with

that was far from what she

Troy. Let’s end

down, enveloped in a

buzzed again.

the caller ID, “I meant

it’s Liam,” came a

I’m sorry, I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the

trying to sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful comments, that’s all.”

10:42

Will

hatred didn’t cut deep.

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