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?

him in the first Leswington Perfumery

really be her?

image he had held in his mind for years

part, maintained her composure, observing Colton's growing agitation

in advance for winning

remove any doubt

smile was like a punch to

darkened further, his

don't care how you sneaked into the SVIP section, but let's make

was guarded, so

was going to be judged by an anonymous jury of international experts, making it

Allison's smile widened.

Exact.

false will never

remained measured, the sting of his words was enough for Melany

Kellan spoke, his voice

always wondered what kind of

a way of making even a single

just contacts that

also bring your

too principled for that, or are you

had suffered at Athton at the hands of

expression soured, but

I was joking before.

that if you have nothing

straightened

to meet you here,