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.

inside her like a storm,

guessed that Allison was the real

the beginning, Allison had played

he thought his public apology, broadcast for the world to see, would be the

had no intention of letting Melany - or Colton - off

what about

Stevens.

voice was calm, but laced

me of cheating without a single piece of

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

be too difficult, especially

of the Stevens Group, saying

be too much to ask,

sharp, each one cut with the weight

vividly remembered how Colton had once begged Kellan to open the doors

his sights set on teaming up with Ferdinand through this

hesitated, the gravity of what Allison was suggesting

destroy any

far worse than

could feel Ferdinand's cold eyes on him, the pressure intensifying

and the unpleasant sensation

Colton swallowed his

but to

not have wrongly

audience watched, Colton bent at the waist, offering a stiff, perfunctory

"I'm sorry.

the word was small, the hostility in his voice was impossible

the quiet shadows of Athton, Colton had been able to digest

under the relentless spotlight of public scrutiny, his dignity was turning to

for a good scandal, snapped photo after photo, capturing the moment in a flurry of bright

the damage had been done: every major newspaper would soon publish the story of the Stevens Group

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

still had a slim chance of partnering with the

advertisers around the world, and with its

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

to breach the security barriers and

bowed face,

face darkened further and he