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.

country girl,

high-end.

but his thoughts echoed in his

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

had even praised her as a young genius living up

all, she had never

Modesty, he thought.

had admired her modesty,

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

all have been based on a

imitating the real Scarlet Serpent, taking

his voice heavy with disdain, as his

Then you were nobody.

a plane

are,

thief and a liar, but too proud to admit it! But

baseless

crowd parted to reveal an old man holding a thick

one of the most respected

mere presence silenced

countless perfumers, many of whom were now in that

about the results of our contest,

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

I've

stood up straight, his face

You heard it.

Lloyd won't let a fraud like you stay here

were you, I'd

Colton! Melany hissed, pulling

No problem.

has benefited from my perfume, let

has chosen to live

wouldn't care about public

desperate to get

Scarlet Snake showed up, she would have no way to

Just.

.