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.

and envy swelled inside her like a storm, threatening to

was the real Scarlet Snake from

beginning, Allison had played with her like a well-tuned

apology, broadcast for the

letting Melany - or Colton - off the

and what about

Stevens.

was calm, but

me of cheating without

to apologize too?” Allison's gaze drifted lazily to Colton, whose

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

saying goodbye gracefully

shouldn't be too

each one cut

once begged Kellan to open the

sights set on teaming up with Ferdinand through this very

of what Allison was suggesting sinking

apologize would destroy any hope of partnering with

far worse than a

cold eyes on him, the pressure intensifying as Kellan, standing

suffocating, and

Colton swallowed his

had no choice but to accept the

have wrongly

the audience watched, Colton bent at the waist, offering

"I'm sorry.

small, the hostility

Athton, Colton had been able

of public scrutiny, his dignity

photo after photo, capturing the moment in a flurry of

headlines to know that the damage had been done:

to stem the tide of indignation and secure third place

had a slim chance

around the world, and with

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

to breach

Colton's bowed face, capturing his suppressed

further and he murmured, "We can go