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 flesh–lay 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. Surveillance footage helped identify the courier, leading them to the package’s origin and its sender.

Based on the available 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.”

inquired, “Did he mention how

his grandfather works as a cleaner in

should inform the property management and consider relocating him. It could pose

speak to the property management

relations situation. She was taken aback to discover numerous replies and direct messages

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

out on her recent post read: [What kind of director is she? Haphazard creations. She should really pay

still no response from you? Your standards seem too high; neither

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29: Dare To

job and

not this

read: [I am blind.]

left Imogen’s

she scrolled further, she noticed that most comments carried the same condemning tone.

any official verification. Yet, it was

from her old friends were buried underneath. The top comment garnered over a thousand likes, while

attention.

influx of comments showed no signs of

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

soon

group.

there were screenshots

person labeled as “group manager” was

the manager advised: [I urge all fans to remain composed and refrain from posting inflammatory 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

close to Mr. Marshall?

hushing

[It’s clear now why Sarah couldn’t stand up to Director Forbes. Turns out, she’s the

commented: (It all makes sense now.]

heard

[Just look at the makeup disaster she created,

D questioned: [Does anyone have

responded: [I’ve found it.]

featured on Sarah’s trending topic, accumulated over a thousand comments. The chatter from this sizable audience seemed to gravitate towards Imogen’s Instagram, inundating her account

comment section tends to be more civil compared to private messages, where one might encounter

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