Everyone was too focused on me to realize Noel’s assistant had recorded everything. Noel told Melanie, "I'll show you what a lack of conscience looks like. I'm a journalist, and I've recorded everything you just did. I'll ensure everyone sees your true colors."

The crowd roared in agreement. "Expose them! They're ugly on the outside and even uglier on the inside!"

Noel organized the onlookers, saying, "Let's question them now to prevent them from twisting the truth!"

Melanie dared not utter a