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.

handle this

beaten him in the first Leswington Perfumery Competition was

Melany really be her? Kellan glanced

the image he had held in his mind for years felt shattered,

observing Colton's growing agitation

congratulate Melany in advance for

any doubt

was like a punch

further, his

how you sneaked into the SVIP section, but let's make one thing clear: fake can never pass

so that there

was going to be judged by an anonymous jury of international

Allison's smile widened.

Exact.

is false will never be

his words was enough for Melany to look

voice cutting through

of people bring down the collective

had a way of making even

just contacts that were

bring your girlfriend to the SVIP

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

had suffered at Athton at

soured, but he

I was joking before.

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

straightened

to meet you here,