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.

Allison as nothing more than a country girl, someone

high-end.

remained silent, but his thoughts echoed

could remember, he had

a young genius living up to the legend

had

Modesty, he thought.

admired her modesty,

fists, memories flooding back: the time Melany had saved him five years ago, the trust he had placed

could all have been based on a

Scarlet Serpent, taking advantage of someone

voice heavy with disdain, as

Then you were nobody.

even afford a plane

now here you are,

nothing more than a thief and a liar, but too proud to admit it! But before

of the baseless accusations! Heads

reveal an old man holding

one of the most respected names in

mere presence silenced the

countless perfumers,

are doubts about the results of our contest, Mack

me leave This is clear: we have video recordings of all

I've already met

up straight, his face

You heard it.

Mack Lloyd won't let a fraud like you

you, I'd leave

Colton! Melany hissed, pulling on his

No problem.

Allison has benefited from my perfume, let her

himself has chosen to live in

wouldn't care about public

to get this over

Scarlet Snake showed up, she would have no way

Just.

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