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.

was navigating this

screen displayed Troy’s

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

and greeted,

don’t release the

causing the smile that had been playing on her lips to fade instantly.

known

shouldn’t have harbored any illusions

found even the act of breathing

30: 1 Will

it made sense why Sarah’s team was so

Troy’s backing, her threats were rendered impotent.

happened during Sarah’s shoot.

was a bitter laugh.

absurdity of it all was overwhelming.

for the current circumstances?

the answer was a resounding ‘no‘.

online hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your

a silver lining in her moment of despair: it

expected 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 shouted into

make it up to you.”

you offer besides money? Can you give me back what truly

you’re saying

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

while

content with me as the director, perhaps I should

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

gain from this conversation. Troy might have had wealth to offer, but that was far from what she sought. Over the past three years, her earnings and bonuses

Troy. Let’s end

in

phone buzzed again.

the caller ID, “I meant it when

came a familiar voice.

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

manageable,” she replied, trying to sound nonchalant. “Just

10:42

30: I Will Compensate You

hatred didn’t cut

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255