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.

than a country girl, someone far removed from the world of luxury

high-end.

silent, but his thoughts echoed in

long as he could remember, he had believed

genius

all, she had never flatly

Modesty, he thought.

admired her modesty,

now…Colton clenched his fists, memories flooding back: the time Melany had saved him five years ago, the

could all have been based

the real Scarlet Serpent, taking

finally snapped, his voice heavy with disdain, as his gaze drifted

Then you were nobody.

a plane ticket,

here you are, trying to

but too proud to admit it!

the baseless accusations! Heads

old

most respected names in the perfume industry, stepped

presence silenced

in his own right, he had mentored countless perfumers, many

results of our contest, Mack said, his deep voice echoing in

leave This is clear: we have video recordings of

for the record, I've already met

face hard as

You heard it.

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

were you, I'd leave

Melany hissed,

No problem.

from my perfume, let

Scarlet Serpent himself has chosen to

wouldn't care about public

get this over with

Scarlet Snake showed up, she would have

Just.

.