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.

change, Melany burst into tears and

her voice shaking with

never liked me, thinking I destroyed

guilt for a

out now, because

knees, her sobs echoing through the room, painting herself as the

if this is what it takes to

I'm begging you, don't bring Colton

know how much this

.

.

twisted the story with the skill of a skilled narrator, presenting the scandal

ice, added: Melany, no matter how hard you try to spin it, cheating and stealing ideas

turned to Colton, his tone sharp

divorce That's for people who enjoy keeping their

me into your

the air like a blade, leaving

darkened, his

let it be

really read the rules…His defense was abruptly cut short as the crowd fell

Mr.

Blakely.

with a head full of

you here,

me to invest in

smile: Strange, isn't it? The Everett Group is always eager to back new talent, but with the wealth of the Lloyd family, one wouldn't think that my investment was

president of the Everett Group, had a reputation for being as sharp as he

presence radiated a friendly warmth that was strangely

eyes and easy smile hid the edge