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.

you will handle this humiliation?

the first Leswington Perfumery Competition was none other than Scarlet

be her? Kellan glanced

had held in his mind for

observing Colton's growing agitation

advance

any doubt about his

smile was like a punch

his voice dripping

care how you sneaked into the SVIP section, but let's make

so that there was

by an anonymous jury of international experts, making it impossible

Allison's smile widened.

Exact.

is false will never

the sting of his

voice

of

had a way of making even

was just contacts that

bring your girlfriend to the SVIP

are you simply out

back to humiliation who had suffered at Athton at the hands of

but he recovered

I was joking before.

that if you have nothing to

Melany straightened instinctively, forcing

expect to meet you here,