Chapter 29


    Chapter 29: Dare To Make This Bet?


    The contents of the box sprawled out onto the floor.


    A grotesque mixture of red and white–blood muddled with fleshy in a gruesome puddle. The


    pungent stench it emitted was revolting.


    The servant, equally startled, reassured Imogen, “Madam, don’t worry. I’ll take care of this


    mess.”


    “No, don’t touch it. Contact the police immediately,” Imogen said, covering her nose as she carefully


    moved away from the spot.


    “Of course. Should I also inform your husband?”


    After a brief hesitation, Imogen replied, “He’s away on business. There’s no need to disturb him right


    now.”


    “Understood.”


    The servant promptly notified the police. Responding swiftly, they arrived to gather evidence and took


    statements from both Imogen and the servant, assuring them they’d get to the bottom of the


    issue.


    Once the officers departed, the servant thoroughly cleaned the affected area, disinfectants and air


    fresheners to mitigate the horrid odor.


    spraying


    Their investigations progressed rapidly. Surveince footage helped identify the courier, leading them


    to the package’s origin and its sender.


    Based on the avable data, the sender was identified as a college student, still a minor.


    Upon his arrest, he initially denied any involvement. However, his youthful naivety was no match for the


    seasoned investigators, and he soon confessed.


    His motive was surprisingly simple: he was an ardent fan of Sarah and believed she was being unfairly


    treated by Imogen.


    Imogen enlisted a trusted attorney from the Marshall Group’s Legal Department to oversee the


    matter.


    After returning from the police station, the servant shared a sigh with Imogen. “The youth nowadays


    don’t understand the meaning of fandom.”


    Imogen inquired, “Did he mention how he knew my address?”


    “It seems his grandfather works as a cleaner in ourmunity.”


    “We should inform the property management and consider relocating him. It could pose a potential


    threat.”


    “Understood. I’ll speak to the property management about it.”


    Once Imogen had regained herposure, she decided to assess the public rtions situation. She


    was taken aback to discover numerous replies and direct messages on her Instagram ount.


    Opening her phone, she tapped on the app. The sight of over 999 unread messages left her


    momentarily stunned.


    The firstment that stood out on her recent post read: [What kind of director is she? Haphazard


    creations. She should really pay attention to the result.]


    The next one stated: [It’s Director Forbes. How long have you two worked together and still no


    response from you? Your standards seem too high; neither McKesson nor Sarah meets them.


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    ”


    Maybe it’s time to consider another job and let Sarah be. What do you think?]


    Anotherment pleaded: [If we’ve done something wrong, let thew decide our fate, not this


    portrayal of Sarah. Spare the fans and Sarah. Haven’t we been punished enough?]


    A fourth simply read: [I am blind.]


    Thesements left Imogen’s head spinning.


    As she scrolled further, she noticed that mostments carried the same condemning tone.


    Her Instagram was just a personal ount without any official verification. Yet, it was baffling how she


    received such an onught of messages so suddenly.


    Among the multitude of newments, those from her old friends were buried underneath. The top


    comment garnered over a thousand likes, while the subsequent ones also received significant


    attention.


    Furthermore, the influx ofments showed no signs of slowing down.


    From the remarks, Imogen discerned that she was being med for the makeup debacle. The


    narrative painted her as the one who had recklessly changed Sarah’s makeup, leading to the current


    uproar.


    Imogen delved deeper into Instagram and soon traced the origin of themotion.


    group.


    On Sarah’s trending topic, there were screenshots of discussions from a fan


    The personbeled as “group manager” was clearly a part of Sarah’s team.


    In the group, the manager advised: [I urge all fans to remainposed and refrain from posting


    inmmatory remarks on McKesson’s official page. Such actions could adversely affect Sarah. We’re


    all disappointed about the situation. Initially, Sarah’s makeup was just right. However, Director Forbes


    adamantly wanted changes! But given her role as project leader, Sarah feltpelled toply.]


    A group member inquired, [Isn’t Sarah close to Mr. Marshall? Can’t something be done?]


    The manager responded with a hushing emoji: [I shouldn’t divulge much.]


    Another screenshot from the same fan group revealed a fan who had dug up details about Imogen: [It’s


    clear now why Sarah couldn’t stand up to Director Forbes. Turns out, she’s the adopted daughter of the


    Vice Chairman and holds a significant position within the Marshall Family. And she’s only twenty–five!


    How could someone that young be a director without influential backing?]


    Fan Amented: (It all makes sense now.]


    Fan B added: [I’ve heard she’s quite self–assured.]


    Fan C quipped: [Just look at the makeup disaster she created, yet she probably believes it’s a


    masterpiece.]


    Fan D questioned: [Does anyone have her Instagram handle?]


    Fan Equickly responded: [I’ve found it.]


    The post, though only featured on Sarah’s trending topic, umted over a thousandments.


    The chatter from this sizable audience seemed to gravitate towards Imogen’s Instagram, inundating her


    ount with messages andments.


    Thement section tends to be more civilpared to private messages, where one might


    encounter abusive content.


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    After skimming a few words, Imogen decided to delete all her private messages.


    Is this the solution Charlene discussed with Team Sarah?


    ming everything on her?


    Imogen archived the photos and evidence, then logged out of her ount. First and foremost, she


    reached out to the studio head to ensure they identified whoever was responsible for the photo


    leak and to check the surveince footage.


    Imogen dialed Charlene’s number.


    Charlene seemed to anticipate the call. As soon as her phone rang, she answered, “Hello? It’s Director


    Forbes. How are you? Enjoying your time at home?”


    “Charlene, don’t y innocent! Was it your doing on Instagram?”


    “Director Forbes, calm own. I’m only doing what I was told. Mr. Marshall gave me the task of quelling


    rumors about Miss Page by any means necessary, without tarnishing the brand’s reputation. If that


    means sacrificing you, then so be it.” There was a hint of arrogance in Charlene’s voice.


    Mention of “Mr. Marshall” made Imogen’s heart skip a beat. She collected herself and responded, “Did


    Mr. Marshall really ask you to do this, or was it your own initiative?”


    “It was my decision. However…” Charlene’s voice shifted, “Even if I acted without Mr. Marshall’s


    approval, he knows about my actions, and he won’t reprimand me. Director Forbes, are you willing to


    take that bet?”


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