Chapter 29

Shawn was smiling with unrestrained glee. His delight was radiating through the phone screen. Melanie stole a glance at Derrick's expression and secretly mourned for Shawn. Derrick was so furious that he actually laughed. Just as he was about to smash the phone, Melanie stopped him. "Mr. Quinton, that's my phone." He took a deep breath before he texted Shawn. "Add me to your private group chat. I have some good news for you." Shawn replied excitedly, "What is it?" "It's about the company," Derrick baited. Without hesitation, Shawn added Melanie to the group chat. The group consisted of heirs and socialites from Juville's most elite circles. At that moment, the chat was filled with edited memes mocking Derrick being doused with filth. Melanie nearly blacked out from the secondhand embarrassment. Derrick texted three sarcastic "greats" in a row. On the other end of the line, Shawn was furiously urging Melanie to share the information she had obtained. Derrick grimly texted, "It