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

ago, the one who had beaten him in the first Leswington Perfumery Competition was none other

her? Kellan glanced at her

Scarlet Serpent, the image he had held in his mind

maintained her composure, observing Colton's growing agitation with a calm

advance for

remove any doubt

was like a punch

his voice

worked, we wouldn't need cameras, right? I don't care how you sneaked into the SVIP section, but let's make one thing clear: fake can never pass for real! I was

entire venue was guarded, so

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

Allison's smile widened.

Exact.

false will never

measured, the sting of his

his voice cutting through

always wondered what kind of people bring down the

making even a single sentence

was just contacts that were needed,

also bring your girlfriend

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

who had suffered at Athton at the hands

but he

I was joking before.

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

Melany straightened instinctively, forcing

expect to