Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 52: Rebeca almost bursts out laughing when she hears the name Scarlet Serpent.

He cast a disdainful glance at Melany, his lips curling into a sneer.

I'd bet money you're an imitation.

You can't even prove who you are.

Melany's face paled even more as her hands balled into fists.

It was clear that Rebecca and Allison were trying to get under her skin, and they were succeeding.

The mere thought of having her identity checked made Melany's stomach turn.

Biting her lip, she said quietly, I never said it was Scarlet Snake.

Of course I won championships before, but that was a long time ago.

Now, I just trust in my abilities.

She neither confirmed nor denied anything, just dropped enough breadcrumbs to keep them guessing, while subtly hinting at her past success.

Her reddened eyes and stubborn expression made her look like someone caught in a struggle that she couldn't win.

Colton, realizing her distress, immediately stood in front of her.

You have to stop playing this game.

She's not here to prove anything to you.

Melany just doesn't want to flaunt her identity.

Some of you probably won't even make the top fifty.

will handle this humiliation? Kellan remained

who had beaten him in the first Leswington Perfumery Competition was

Melany really be her? Kellan

had held in his mind for

for her part, maintained her composure, observing Colton's

in advance for winning this

any doubt about his

was like a punch to

his voice

need cameras, right? I don't care how you sneaked into the SVIP section, but let's make one thing clear: fake can never pass for

entire venue was guarded, so that there

judged by an anonymous jury of international experts, making it impossible to

Allison's smile widened.

Exact.

false will

remained measured, the sting of his

his voice cutting through

wondered what kind of

making even a single

it was just contacts that were

bring your

too principled for that, or are you simply out of your

who had suffered at Athton at the hands

but he recovered

I was joking before.

meant was that if you have nothing to hide, there's no reason to feel

Kellan, Melany straightened instinctively, forcing

to