Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 64: Fernando's words hit with the clarity of a sledgehammer, making his position unmistakable.

It was clear that he already had the whole picture, and nothing would catch him by surprise.

The crowd was buzzing with chatter, excited by the unfolding drama.

Journalists, always eager for sensational headlines, sniffed around the chaos, hoping to catch every tantalizing detail.

Hey, isn't that Ferdinand Blakely The big boss of the Everett Group! It is said that Scarlet Snake, the champion of the first Perfumery Competition, years ago, He has won again this time! Many people were dying to see the real Scarlet Serpent face the imposter, but security prevented them from passing.

No cameras, no images.

Melany's insides were twisting with fury, but her hands were tied.

The press was right there, out of reach, but she couldn't let this fiasco take Colton down with it.

The Everett Group was too formidable to provoke, and now, with it confirmed that Allison was really Scarlet Snake, the tables had turned in their favor.

But for Melany to publicly admit to the plagiarism Confess to cheating That would seal her fate in Ontdale, marking her with a permanent stain.

Allison spoke with icy calm.

Everything's settled, Melany.

You still want to pretend it was just a tribute.

The professionals in the crowd smelled blood in the water, and Melany found herself cornered.

“It was my mistake,” he spat, each word dripping with reluctance.

I shouldn't have stolen your formula.

His apology sounded like a stone scraping against metal.

I'm sorry.

Bowing her head, Melany crouched down, offering Allison an exaggerated gesture of submission.

Every second of his public embarrassment was captured by flashing cameras.

His jaw clenched so much he could feel the tension breaking his teeth.

of bitterness and envy swelled inside her like

Allison was the real Scarlet

the beginning, Allison had played with her like

broadcast for the world to see, would be the

intention of letting Melany - or

what about you,

Stevens.

was calm, but laced with

cheating without a single

think it's time for you to apologize too?” Allison's gaze drifted

admitting your mistakes shouldn't be too difficult,

of the Stevens Group, saying goodbye gracefully

too much to

each one cut with the

had once begged Kellan

had his sights set on teaming up with

what Allison

destroy any hope of

far worse

the pressure intensifying as Kellan, standing

weight on Colton's shoulders felt suffocating, and

his teeth, Colton swallowed his

had no choice but to accept

not have wrongly accused

at the waist,

"I'm sorry.

word was small, the hostility in

shadows of Athton, Colton had been able to digest

relentless spotlight of public

for a good scandal, snapped photo after

didn't need to see tomorrow's headlines to know that the damage had been done: every major newspaper would soon publish the

way to stem

had a slim

a giant among advertisers around the world, and with

he had their support, he would clear his name in the media and regain control of the

the journalists finally managed to breach the security barriers

cameras focused on Colton's bowed face, capturing his

darkened further and he murmured,