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.

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

high-end.

silent, but his thoughts

remember, he

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

all, she had never

Modesty, he thought.

her modesty,

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

all have been based on

Scarlet Serpent,

snapped, his voice heavy

Then you were nobody.

a plane ticket, much less

are, trying to discredit

too proud to admit it! But before Allison could respond, a thunderous

of the baseless

the crowd parted to reveal an old man holding a thick stack

of the most respected names in the perfume industry,

mere presence silenced the

own right, he had mentored countless

about the results of our

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

the record, I've

up straight, his face

You heard it.

Mack Lloyd won't let a fraud like you stay

I'd

Colton! Melany hissed, pulling on

No problem.

my perfume, let her

Scarlet Serpent himself has

care about public

to get this over

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

Just.

.