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 storm,

displayed

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

picked up and greeted, “Hello, Tro

don’t release the surveillance

first words hit her like a cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing on her lips

should’ve known better.

any illusions

even the

Will Compensate You

why Sarah’s team was so

backing, her threats were

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

a bitter

of it all was

felt remorse about that day if not for the current circumstances? If Sarah

the answer was a

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

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

I’m just expected to take the fall? To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the

make it up

offer besides money? Can you give me back what truly

you’re saying

Troy’s end before he finally spoke, “What

past love while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s scorn, all to shield his

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

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded with

far from what she sought. Over the past three years,

end this

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

buzzed again.

meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t

it’s Liam,” came

screen. “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought it was someone else.” “I figured.

replied, trying to sound nonchalant. “Just

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Will

didn’t cut

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