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.

navigating this

screen displayed Troy’s name.

he have noticed her post on Instagram and was now reaching out

and greeted,

don’t release the

cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing

should’ve known

any

breath, she found even the act of breathing felt like an

1 Will

it made sense why Sarah’s team was

backing, her threats were rendered impotent.

happened during Sarah’s

was a bitter laugh.

absurdity of it

for the current circumstances? If Sarah wasn’t involved, would he even

knew the answer was a resounding ‘no‘.

I just want the online hatred directed at me to stop.” “Imogen, I understand your pain. I’ll ensure this issue is suppressed. Just refrain from releasing

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

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

make it up to you.”

it up? What exactly can you offer besides money? Can you

emphasizing each word. “Unless you’re saying you

a long pause from Troy’s end before he

for his past love while expecting her to bear the weight of everyone’s scorn, all to shield

aren’t content with me as the director, perhaps I

condition,” Troy responded

might have had wealth to offer, but that was far from what she sought. Over the past three years, her earnings

Let’s end this discussion. Goodbye.”

down, enveloped in

buzzed again.

“I meant it

it’s Liam,” came

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

trying to sound nonchalant. “Just a few hateful comments,

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hatred didn’t cut

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