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.”

mention how

his grandfather works as a

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

I’ll speak to the property management

regained her composure, she decided to assess the public relations situation. She was taken aback to discover numerous

on the app. The sight

read: [What kind of director is she? Haphazard creations. She

next one stated: [It’s Director Forbes. How long have you two worked together and still no response from you? Your standards seem

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Dare To

time to consider another job and

[If we’ve done something wrong, let the law decide our fate, not this portrayal of Sarah. Spare the fans and

simply read: [I

left Imogen’s head

further, she noticed that most comments

was just a personal account without any official verification. Yet, it was baffling how she received such

her old friends were buried underneath. The top comment garnered over

attention.

the influx of comments showed no signs

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

deeper into Instagram and soon

group.

topic, there were screenshots of discussions

as “group manager” was

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

to Mr. Marshall? Can’t something be done?]

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

she’s the adopted daughter

all makes

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

quipped: [Just look at the makeup disaster she created, yet she

[Does anyone

[I’ve

from this sizable audience seemed to gravitate towards

tends to be more civil compared to

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