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

displayed

noticed her post on

up and greeted, “Hello,

the surveillance footage.”

like a cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing on

known

have harbored any illusions

even the act

1 Will

sense why Sarah’s team was so

threats were

Troy continued, “I regret what happened

response was a

absurdity of it

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

answer was a resounding ‘no‘.

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

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

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

it up

What exactly can you offer besides

word. “Unless you’re saying you

was a long pause from Troy’s end before he finally

it all. He desired to leave Imogen for his past love while expecting her to bear the weight

aren’t content with me as the director, perhaps I should just resign?”

condition,”

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

Let’s end this discussion.

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

phone buzzed

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

came a familiar voice.

guard, she quickly glanced at the screen. “Oh, I’m sorry, I thought it was someone else.” “I figured. I

she replied, trying to sound nonchalant.

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I Will Compensate

hatred didn’t cut

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