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

high-end.

but his

as he could remember, he had believed that Melany was Scarlet

even praised her as a young genius living up to the legend itself

had never flatly

Modesty, he thought.

her modesty, her

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

all have been based on

imitating the real Scarlet Serpent, taking

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

Then you were nobody.

afford a plane ticket, much less

you are, trying

too proud to admit

of the baseless accusations!

old man

of the most respected names in

mere presence

he had mentored countless perfumers, many of whom were

results of our contest, Mack said,

leave This is clear: we have video recordings of

I've already

stood up straight, his face

You heard it.

like Mack Lloyd won't let a

I'd leave before

Melany hissed, pulling

No problem.

Allison has benefited from my perfume, let

Serpent himself has chosen to live

wouldn't care about

was desperate to get this over with

the real Scarlet Snake showed up, she would have no way to escape

Just.

.