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

of hope ignited within Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on Instagram and was

up and greeted, “Hello, Tro

release the surveillance footage.”

wave, causing the smile that had been playing on her lips to

should’ve known better.

have harbored any illusions regarding

a shaky breath, she found even the act of breathing

Will

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

threats were rendered

sensing her silence, Troy continued, “I regret what happened during Sarah’s shoot. I misunderstood you, and I’m sorry.”

a

of it

that day if not for the current circumstances?

knew the answer was

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 video.”

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

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

up to

you offer besides money? Can

word. “Unless you’re saying you

end before he finally spoke, “What

love while expecting her to

with me as the director, perhaps I should just resign?”

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded with

Imogen 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

Troy. Let’s end this

enveloped in a sense of desolation,

buzzed

looking at the caller ID, “I meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t

came

thought it was someone

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

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I Will Compensate You

hatred didn’t cut

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