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 a storm,

have guessed that Allison was the real Scarlet Snake

Allison had played with her like a well-tuned

his public apology, broadcast for the world

letting Melany - or Colton -

and what about

Stevens.

was calm, but laced

of cheating without a single piece

it's time for you to apologize too?” Allison's gaze drifted lazily to Colton, whose face

be too difficult, especially for

saying

too much

cut with

Colton had once begged Kellan to open the doors

sights set on

the gravity of what

apologize would destroy any hope of

be far worse than a

cold eyes on him, the pressure intensifying as Kellan, standing next to Allison,

felt suffocating, and the unpleasant sensation ran

Colton

but to accept the

not have wrongly accused

bent at the waist, offering a

"I'm sorry.

the word was small, the hostility in his voice was

Colton

here, under the relentless spotlight of public scrutiny, his

eager for a good scandal, snapped photo after photo, capturing the

to see tomorrow's headlines to know that the damage had been done: every major newspaper would soon publish the story of

way to stem the tide of indignation and secure third place for

a slim chance of partnering with the

a giant among advertisers around the world, and with its backing, Colton

that, once he had their support, he would clear

journalists finally managed to breach

Colton's bowed face, capturing

he murmured,