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 he

seems his grandfather works as a cleaner in

and consider relocating him. It could pose a potential threat.”

I’ll speak to the

assess the public relations situation. She

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

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

two worked together and still

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Dare To Make This Bet?

to consider another job and let Sarah be.

done something wrong, let the law decide our fate, not this portrayal of Sarah. Spare the fans and Sarah. Haven’t

fourth simply read: [I am

left Imogen’s head spinning.

noticed that most

it was baffling how she received such an onslaught

The top comment garnered over

attention.

influx of comments showed

painted her as the one who had recklessly changed

delved deeper into Instagram and soon

group.

there were screenshots

person labeled as “group manager” was

Sarah. We’re all disappointed about the situation. Initially, Sarah’s

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

a hushing emoji: [I shouldn’t

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 become a

(It all

heard she’s quite

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

[Does anyone have her Instagram

responded: [I’ve found it.]

thousand comments. The chatter from

compared to private messages, where one might encounter abusive content.

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