Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 63: Colton, caught between his desire to protect Melany and the mess that was unraveling before him, forced himself to suppress his frustrations.

Let's not dig up the past, he said, his voice tight.

Furthermore, Melany did not steal or copy anything.

It just added something to your original formula.

Now that it is in the public domain, the formula has as much value as a broken watch.

Still, I'm willing to offer you $200,000 as compensation.

The last sentence escaped his lips like a bitter pill, each word slurred between clenched teeth.

Let's finish here.

We can still walk away with our heads held high.

Melany's eyes shone with unshed tears, carrying the look of someone deeply wronged.

This isn't Allison's fault.

It's my fault for creating this misunderstanding.

Allison has been hiding her identity as the famous perfumer Scarlet Snake for years, and honestly, I've always admired her.

That's why I've spent time studying her perfumery techniques.

With practical ease, Melany sidestepped the real problem, diverting attention from her dishonesty.

But the public remained skeptical, with a silence full of doubts.

tears and wasted no time in

said, her voice shaking with manufactured

me, thinking I

have carried that guilt

why you're lashing out now, because Colton and I are

cue, she dropped to her knees, her sobs echoing through the room, painting herself

is what it takes to make peace with you, I will do

I'm begging you, don't bring

much this competition means to

.

.

twisted the story with the skill of a skilled

as ice, added: Melany, no matter how hard you try to spin it, cheating and stealing ideas will be dealt with according to the rules

Colton, his

for you, staying friends after a divorce That's for

me into your mess, it's

leaving Colton and Melany reeling, their

darkened,

but let it be

read the rules…His defense was abruptly cut short as the crowd fell silent, parting like the

Mr.

Blakely.

a head full of

you

to invest

always eager to back new talent, but with the wealth

Fernando, the president of the Everett Group, had a

radiated a friendly warmth that was

easy smile hid the edge of a well-sharpened