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.

swelled inside her like a

have guessed that Allison was the

Allison had played with her like

broadcast for the world to see, would be the

letting Melany - or Colton - off the hook so

what

Stevens.

but laced

me of cheating without a single piece

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

your mistakes shouldn't be too difficult, especially for someone of

Stevens Group, saying goodbye gracefully in front of

shouldn't be too much

sharp, each one cut with the weight

once begged Kellan to open the doors for

he had his sights set on

of what Allison was suggesting sinking

destroy any hope of partnering with

consequences would be far worse than a moment of

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

shoulders felt suffocating, and the unpleasant sensation ran up

his teeth, Colton swallowed

choice but to

have wrongly accused Miss

at the waist,

"I'm sorry.

the word was small, the hostility in his voice was

the quiet shadows of Athton, Colton had been able to

spotlight of public scrutiny, his

photo after photo, capturing the moment in a flurry of bright

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

for now, it was the only way to stem the tide of indignation

still had a slim chance

world, and with its backing, Colton was confident he could

clear his name in the media and regain control of the

raged, the journalists finally managed to breach the security barriers and

cameras focused on Colton's bowed face, capturing his

darkened further and he murmured, "We