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.

her like a storm, threatening to drown her

that Allison was the real Scarlet Snake from

Allison had played with her like a well-tuned

apology, broadcast for the world

had no intention of letting Melany - or Colton - off the hook so

and what about

Stevens.

calm, but laced with

cheating without a single piece

to apologize too?” Allison's gaze drifted lazily to Colton, whose face had lost all

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

the Stevens Group, saying goodbye gracefully

shouldn't be too much to

were sharp, each one cut with the weight of

Colton had once begged Kellan to open

knew he had his sights set on teaming up with Ferdinand through this

the gravity of what Allison

any

would be far worse than

the pressure intensifying as Kellan, standing next

on Colton's shoulders felt suffocating, and the unpleasant sensation ran

Colton

choice but to

not have wrongly accused

Colton bent at the waist, offering a

"I'm sorry.

small, the hostility in

of Athton, Colton had been

under the relentless spotlight of public scrutiny,

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

headlines to know that the damage had been done: every major newspaper

for now, it was the only way to stem the

the contest rules, he still had a slim chance of partnering

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

would clear his name in the

he raged, the journalists finally managed to

Colton's bowed face, capturing his suppressed

he