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 Troy’s name.

within Imogen. Could he have noticed her post on Instagram and was now reaching out in concern?

up and greeted, “Hello, Tro

release the surveillance

hit her like a cold wave, causing the smile

known

have harbored any illusions

she found even the act of

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made sense why Sarah’s team was so

Troy’s backing, her threats

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

a bitter

it all was overwhelming.

have felt remorse about that day if not for the current

the answer was a resounding ‘no‘.

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

her, a silver lining in her moment of despair: it was

the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted criticism?” Imogen’s voice cracked

make it up to

exactly can you offer besides

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

long pause from Troy’s end before he finally spoke,

love while expecting

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

accept that condition,” Troy

far from what she sought. Over the past three years, her earnings and bonuses have provided her with more than

Troy. Let’s end this discussion. Goodbye.”

she hung up, then lay down, enveloped in a sense of desolation, uncertain of her

phone buzzed again.

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

came a familiar

it was someone else.” “I figured.

sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful comments, that’s

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didn’t cut deep.

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