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.

navigating this

displayed Troy’s name.

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

and greeted, “Hello, Tro

release the surveillance footage.”

wave, causing the smile that had been playing

known

harbored any

found even the act of breathing felt like an ordeal.

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sense why Sarah’s team was so defiant and

her threats were rendered

what happened during Sarah’s

response was a

of it

if not for the current circumstances?

answer was a resounding ‘no‘.

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

of despair: it was

take the fall? To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?”

up to you.”

besides money? Can you give

saying you

end before he finally spoke, “What do you want?” Imogen

leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to bear the

aren’t content with me as the director,

won’t accept that condition,” Troy

but that was far

end this discussion. Goodbye.”

then lay down, enveloped in a sense of

buzzed again.

caller ID, “I meant it when

it’s Liam,” 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 on Instagram. How are you holding up?

trying to sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful

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hatred didn’t cut

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