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 storm,

screen displayed Troy’s name.

have noticed her post on Instagram and was

and

the

first words hit her like a cold wave, causing the smile that had been playing

should’ve known better.

harbored any illusions regarding

she found even the act

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Sarah’s team was so defiant and

Troy’s backing, her threats were rendered impotent.

continued, “I regret what happened during Sarah’s shoot. I misunderstood you, and I’m sorry.”

was a bitter

of it all was overwhelming.

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

knew the answer was a

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

of despair: it was

the fall? To be the scapegoat and bear the brunt of the blame, to face unwarranted

it up

exactly can you offer besides money? Can you

each word. “Unless you’re saying

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

while expecting

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

that condition,” Troy responded with finality.

Imogen realized there was nothing to 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 have

Let’s end this discussion.

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

buzzed again.

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

it’s Liam,” came a familiar

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

to sound nonchalant. “Just

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digital hatred didn’t cut deep.

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