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.

had always painted Allison as nothing more than a country girl, someone far

high-end.

remained silent, but his thoughts echoed in his

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

had even praised her as a young genius living up to the

had never

Modesty, he thought.

had admired her

had saved him five years ago, the trust he had placed

been

the real Scarlet Serpent,

voice heavy with disdain, as his gaze

Then you were nobody.

afford a plane ticket, much less

are, trying to discredit

nothing more than a thief and a liar, but too proud to admit

the baseless accusations! Heads

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

the most respected names in the perfume industry, stepped

presence silenced the

mentored countless perfumers, many of

have heard that there are doubts about the results of our contest, Mack said, his

leave This is clear: we have

I've already met Scarlet

face hard

You heard it.

man like Mack Lloyd won't let a fraud like

I'd leave before things

hissed, pulling

No problem.

has benefited from my perfume, let her

Serpent himself has chosen to live

care

to get this over with

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

Just.

.