Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 58: Mack's icy gaze fixed on Melany when he finished speaking.

You claimed that your creations echoed the style of the renowned Scarlet Serpent, and yet you did not even recognize her.

Then you dared to make unfounded accusations.

This is outrageous.

Melany's face paled, searching for a defense.

That's not what I meant, and besides… how is it possible that she is Scarlet Serpent.

But what if it was? The terrifying idea crossed Melany's mind, but was quickly dismissed.

No, it couldn't be true.

I couldn't imagine how many secrets Allison could hide if she was.

Melany is just emulating Scarlet Snake's style.

It's more of a tribute, actually.

Deciding whether it is plagiarism is not something that can be resolved in a few words.

We would need concrete evidence.

Colton was the first to regain his composure.

Allison had once claimed that she had met Emanuel on a desert island, which could explain her knowledge of ceramics.

But, claiming to be Scarlet Serpent, the winner of the first Perfumery Contest, was absurd.

Furthermore, the rules of that first contest were totally different from those of today.

All participants remained anonymous.

the perfumes were presented until the finalists were selected, no one knew the identity of the

of the first Perfumery Contest, but the staff only had access to the rankings, not

is trying to trick

wouldn't be the first time someone tried to do something

was jealousy, disbelief, or something else entirely,

accept the idea that Allison

to

couldn't back out

defeat would

a

Mr.

an expert in the perfume industry

Everyone respects your opinion.

reddened as she looked at Mack, feigning a mix of determination and wounded

no one could know the

you violated those rules,

or they were just for show

cold gaze

You really are shameless.

even now, and you drag others down with

to be even

was implying that the judges themselves were part of

you're from the Lloyd family, you shouldn't play

my reputation, Melany said

everyone can see how close

it another way! Melany used the rules of the first

protect Allison by saying she was the Scarlet Serpent,

wrong idea that Allison

Melany was now determined.

unless the Scarlet Serpent itself materialized,