Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 57: Melany's heart skipped a beat as she took in the words.

No way! Years ago, she had invested a fortune in tracking down Scarlet Serpent.

Everything pointed to the fact that Scarlet Serpent was an elusive figure in his sixties, someone who had disappeared from the spotlight.

Plus, at the time, Allison was nothing more than a penniless orphan stranded on a desert island.

There was no way she could afford to travel to Leswington to enter a big competition, let alone learn the art of perfumery.

I'm not Scarlet Snake, Melany admitted.

But I learned from her.

Over time, people began to confuse me with her, and it was impossible to clarify it.

She has been like a mentor to me.

I had to reveal it now.

There was no other option, with everyone watching.

If her carefully constructed facade collapsed here, it would be a disaster.

Melany tried to maintain her composure, avoiding looking at Colton beside her.

She dug her nails into her palms, using the pain to stay calm and resist Allison's provocation.

Allison said, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, feigning calm.

Don't go throwing wild accusations without evidence.

I respect my mentor too much to allow you to smear her name.

I have no idea why our perfumes share similarities, but let's not forget that Scarlet Snake won the first perfume competition when you were sixteen.

Forgive me, but back then, you were a destitute orphan.

There was no way you could afford to travel abroad, much less study the craft.

Her words stirred the crowd.

as nothing more than a country girl, someone far removed

high-end.

remained silent, but his thoughts echoed in

long as he could remember, he had

even praised her as a young genius living up

all, she had never flatly denied

Modesty, he thought.

her modesty,

the time Melany had saved him five years ago, the trust

been based on

real Scarlet Serpent,

is right," he finally snapped, his voice heavy with

Then you were nobody.

couldn't even afford a plane

here you are, trying to

to admit it! But before Allison could

the baseless accusations! Heads

an old

of the most respected names

presence

countless perfumers, many of whom were now in

there are doubts about the results of our contest, Mack said,

we have video

I've already

face hard as

You heard it.

won't let a fraud like you stay here

you, I'd leave

Melany hissed, pulling on

No problem.

has benefited from my perfume, let her

Scarlet Serpent himself has chosen to

wouldn't care

was desperate to get this over with

the real Scarlet Snake showed up, she would have no

Just.

.