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? Kellan remained still, showing

beaten him in the first Leswington Perfumery Competition was none

be her? Kellan glanced at her

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

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

advance for

remove any doubt

like a punch to the

further, his voice

cameras, right? I don't care how you sneaked into the SVIP section, but let's

venue was guarded, so that

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

Allison's smile widened.

Exact.

will

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

Kellan spoke, his voice cutting

wondered what kind of

making

was just contacts that

didn't you also bring your girlfriend to the SVIP

are you simply out

who had suffered at Athton

but

I was joking before.

have nothing

Kellan, Melany straightened instinctively,

didn't expect to meet you