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, her

displayed Troy’s

within Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on

picked up and

don’t release the surveillance footage.”

like a cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing on her lips to fade instantly.

known

have harbored any illusions regarding

a shaky breath, she found even the act of breathing felt

Will Compensate

Sarah’s team was so defiant and

backing, her threats were

“I regret what happened during

was a bitter

it all was

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

answer was

at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand

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

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

make it up to you.”

you offer besides money? Can you give me

each word. “Unless you’re saying you won’t divorce me, is that

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

wanted it all. He desired to leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to

the director, perhaps

won’t accept that condition,” Troy responded with finality.

wealth to offer, but that was far from what she sought. Over the

Let’s end this discussion. Goodbye.”

in a sense of desolation, uncertain of her next step.

buzzed again.

without looking at the caller ID, “I meant it when I said

Liam,” came a familiar voice.

was someone else.” “I figured. I saw the commotion

to sound nonchalant. “Just

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digital hatred didn’t

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