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.”

“Did he mention how

grandfather works as a cleaner in

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

to the

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

she tapped on the app. The sight

of director is she? Haphazard creations. She should really pay

Director Forbes. How long have you two worked together and still no response

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Dare To Make This

it’s time to consider another job and let Sarah be. What

law decide our fate, not

read: [I am blind.]

left Imogen’s head spinning.

further, she noticed that most comments carried the same condemning

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

of new comments, those from her old friends were buried underneath. The top comment garnered over a

attention.

influx of comments showed no

painted her as the one who

deeper into Instagram and soon traced the origin

group.

trending topic, there were screenshots

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

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

to Mr. Marshall? Can’t

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

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

commented: (It all makes sense

B added: [I’ve heard

the makeup disaster she created, yet she probably believes it’s a

questioned: [Does anyone have

[I’ve found it.]

only 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

section tends to be more civil compared to private messages, where

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