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.

this storm, her phone

displayed Troy’s name.

hope ignited within Imogen. Could he have noticed her

picked up and greeted, “Hello, Tro

release the surveillance

causing the smile that had been playing on

known better.

harbored any

even the act of breathing felt

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

Troy’s backing, her threats

continued, “I regret what happened during Sarah’s shoot. I

a

it all

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

was a

at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your pain. I’ll

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

to take the fall? To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?” Imogen’s voice cracked as she all but

up

exactly can you offer besides

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

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

his past love while expecting her to bear the weight

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

I won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded with

offer, but that was far from

Let’s end this discussion.

up, then lay down, enveloped in a sense

buzzed again.

meant it when I said goodbye. Don’t bother calling back.”

came a familiar

the screen. “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion on Instagram.

nonchalant. “Just a few

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