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.

she was navigating this

displayed Troy’s name.

have noticed her post on Instagram

picked up and greeted,

don’t release the

like a cold wave, causing the smile

should’ve known

shouldn’t have harbored any

a shaky breath, she found even the

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team was so defiant and self–assured.

backing, her threats were

silence, Troy continued, “I regret what happened

a bitter

it all was

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

answer was a resounding

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

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

the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?” Imogen’s voice cracked as she all

up to you.”

can you offer besides money? Can

Imogen retorted, emphasizing each word. “Unless you’re saying you won’t divorce me,

he finally spoke, “What

his past love while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s

the director, perhaps I

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded with

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

end this discussion.

up, then lay down, enveloped in a sense of desolation, uncertain of her

phone buzzed again.

answered irritably without looking at the caller ID, “I meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t bother

Liam,” came a familiar

was someone else.” “I

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

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Will

digital hatred didn’t cut deep.

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