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.

remained silent, but his thoughts echoed in his

could remember, he had believed that Melany was Scarlet

genius living up

she had never

Modesty, he thought.

her modesty,

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

been based

was imitating the real Scarlet Serpent,

voice heavy with disdain, as his gaze drifted to

Then you were nobody.

a plane ticket,

are, trying to discredit

a liar, but too proud to admit it!

the baseless accusations!

parted to reveal an old man holding a thick

respected

presence silenced

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

doubts about the results of our

me leave This is clear: we

for the record, I've already met

face hard as he mocked

You heard it.

Mack Lloyd won't let a fraud like you

I were you, I'd leave before things

Colton! Melany hissed, pulling

No problem.

my perfume, let her keep

Serpent himself has chosen

wouldn't care

desperate to get

real Scarlet Snake showed up, she would

Just.

.