Before the Society Shake trend exploded, Dereck had been a handsome dance influencer. Then, he switched tracks and jumped into the Society Shake craze, all on Claire's suggestion.
People mocked his outdated moves, not realizing that the more they ridiculed him, the more famous he became.
With over a hundred thousand viewers per night, he became the undisputed king of TikTok.
In front of countless livestream cameras, the chemistry between him and Claire was blatant, as if they were publicly flaunting their flirtation.
The bigger Dereck’s fame grew, the more people knew about their scandal.
When I confronted him, he nonchalantly dismissed my concerns.
"It's all just publicity stunts. Don't take it seriously."
Then, he leaned in, caressed my face, and said, "If you need money, I'll transfer some to your account. Be good, and find something to keep yourself busy."
He coaxed me as if I were just a petulant child.
Because I trusted him, I tried to convince myself not to overthink things.
That day, the livestream team hosted a New Year’s Eve party.
I went there specifically to pick him up.
But instead of finding my husband, I received Claire’s message.