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.

was navigating this storm, her

displayed Troy’s

noticed her post on Instagram and was now reaching out in

picked up and greeted, “Hello,

the

wave, causing the smile that

should’ve known

have harbored any illusions

even the act of breathing felt like an ordeal.

1 Will Compensate You

Sarah’s team

her threats

happened during Sarah’s shoot. I misunderstood

was a

of it all was overwhelming.

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

was a

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 the

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

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

up to you.”

can you offer besides money?

saying you won’t divorce me,

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

it all. He desired to leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to

the director, perhaps I should just resign?”

I won’t accept that condition,” Troy

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

Troy. Let’s end this discussion.

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

buzzed again.

the caller ID, “I meant

it’s Liam,” came

I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion on

to sound nonchalant. “Just

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hatred didn’t cut

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