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.

how you will handle this humiliation? Kellan remained

had beaten him in the first Leswington Perfumery Competition was

her? Kellan glanced

Scarlet Serpent, the image he had held in his mind

composure, observing Colton's growing agitation

advance for

any doubt about his

was like a

face darkened further, his voice dripping

cameras, right? I don't care how you sneaked into the SVIP section, but

guarded, so

work was going to be judged by an anonymous

Allison's smile widened.

Exact.

is false will never

of his words was enough for

his voice cutting through

of

had a way of making even a single sentence

contacts that

you also bring your girlfriend to

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

humiliation who had

but he recovered

I was joking before.

nothing to hide,

Kellan, Melany straightened instinctively, forcing

expect to meet you here,