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 wasted no time in playing

voice shaking

liked me, thinking I

guilt for

understand why you're lashing out now, because Colton

she dropped to her knees, her sobs echoing through

is what it takes to

I'm begging you, don't bring

much this competition

.

.

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

the conversation from the truth! Allison, cold as ice, added: Melany, no matter how hard you try to spin it, cheating and stealing ideas will

gaze then turned to Colton, his tone sharp

a divorce That's for people who

your mess,

air like a blade, leaving Colton and Melany reeling, their faces

face darkened, his voice

but let it be known that Melany

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

Mr.

Blakely.

a man with a head full of

to see you

to invest in

Blakely, who added with a satisfied smile: Strange, isn't it? The Everett Group is always eager to back new talent, but with the wealth of the

in recognition: Fernando, the president of the Everett Group, had a reputation for being as

his presence radiated a friendly warmth that was strangely

sparkling eyes and easy smile hid

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