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.

wonder how you will handle this

the one who had beaten him in the first Leswington Perfumery Competition was none other than Scarlet

be her? Kellan glanced at her

she was Scarlet Serpent, the image he had held in his mind for years felt shattered,

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

in advance for winning this

remove any doubt

was like a punch to

face darkened further, his voice dripping

right? I don't care how you sneaked into the SVIP section, but let's make one thing clear: fake can

venue was guarded, so that there was

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

Allison's smile widened.

Exact.

will

remained measured, the sting of his

Kellan spoke, his voice cutting through

always wondered what kind of people

way of making even a single sentence

just contacts

bring

you too principled for that, or are you simply out

to humiliation who had suffered at

soured, but he recovered

I was joking before.

nothing to hide, there's

straightened instinctively, forcing

to meet you