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.

always painted Allison as nothing more than a country

high-end.

but his thoughts echoed in his

he had believed that Melany was

praised her as a young genius living up

all, she had never

Modesty, he thought.

had admired her modesty,

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

been based

real Scarlet Serpent, taking

voice heavy with disdain,

Then you were nobody.

a plane ticket, much

now here you are, trying

more than a thief and a liar, but too proud to admit it! But before Allison could respond, a thunderous voice

the baseless accusations!

old

most respected names in the perfume industry, stepped

mere presence silenced

had mentored countless perfumers, many of whom were now

about the results of our contest, Mack said,

is clear: we have

the record, I've already met

his face hard as he

You heard it.

man like Mack Lloyd won't let a fraud like you stay

were you, I'd

Melany hissed,

No problem.

Allison has benefited from my perfume,

has chosen

care about public

get this over with

Scarlet Snake showed up, she would have no way to

Just.

.