Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine
Chapter 58

Chapter 58: Mack's icy gaze fixed on Melany when he finished speaking.

You claimed that your creations echoed the style of the renowned Scarlet Serpent, and yet you did not even recognize her.

Then you dared to make unfounded accusations.

This is outrageous.

Melany's face paled, searching for a defense.

That's not what I meant, and besides… how is it possible that she is Scarlet Serpent.

But what if it was? The terrifying idea crossed Melany's mind, but was quickly dismissed.

No, it couldn't be true.

I couldn't imagine how many secrets Allison could hide if she was.

Melany is just emulating Scarlet Snake's style.

It's more of a tribute, actually.

Deciding whether it is plagiarism is not something that can be resolved in a few words.

We would need concrete evidence.

Colton was the first to regain his composure.

Allison had once claimed that she had met Emanuel on a desert island, which could explain her knowledge of ceramics.

But, claiming to be Scarlet Serpent, the winner of the first Perfumery Contest, was absurd.

Furthermore, the rules of that first contest were totally different from those of today.

All participants remained anonymous.

The organizers guaranteed that, from the moment the perfumes were presented until the finalists were selected, no one knew the identity of the contestants, only their code names.

The current SVIP channel was created for the top ten contestants of the first Perfumery Contest, but the staff only had access to the rankings, not their detailed information.

Colton's face hardened and he continued: Maybe someone is trying to trick the judges making them believe it is Scarlet Snake.

It wouldn't be the first time someone tried to do something like this.

Whether it was jealousy, disbelief, or something else entirely, Colton was convinced.

He couldn't accept the idea that Allison could be that kind of genius.

His words seemed to rekindle Melany's confidence.

He couldn't back out now.

Admitting defeat would undo everything.

Now it was a fight for survival.

Mr.

Lloyd, you are an expert in the perfume industry with countless protégés.

Everyone respects your opinion.

Melany's eyes reddened as she looked at Mack, feigning a mix of determination and wounded pride.

But the rules of the first contest were clear: no one could know the true identity of the contestants.

So, unless you violated those rules, Mr.

Lloyd, or they were just for show back then.

Allison's cold gaze cut the air.

You really are shameless.

You still have the nerve to argue, even now, and you drag others down with you.

Melany was proving to be even more despicable than Allison had anticipated.

Now, Melany was implying that the judges themselves were part of some cover-up.

Even if you're from the Lloyd family, you shouldn't play favorites.

It's also about my reputation, Melany said firmly.

Come on, everyone can see how close Allison and Kellan are.

If you're going to defend her, do it another way! Melany used the rules of the first contest to challenge Mack.

If she tried to protect Allison by saying she was the Scarlet Serpent, it would be like breaking the rules.

People might have the wrong idea that Allison had cheated.

Melany was now determined.

He knew that unless the Scarlet Serpent itself materialized, he could turn the situation however he wanted.

Allison and Mack would be dragged into this mess.

Mack's eyes widened as he looked at the two before him.

You're making things up! In all his years, no one had dared to challenge him like this.

I was accusing him of lying, of dishonoring the integrity of the contest and its organizers.

How daring! Melany felt a wave of guilt deep inside her, but she covered it up with a defiant facade.

After all, the anonymity of that first contest had been ironclad.

Many had tried, in vain, to discover the identity of the contestants.

The judges had always sworn that they had not investigated anyone's true background, not even that of the illustrious champion, Scarlet Snake.

So, even if Allison was Scarlet Snake, who could prove itMr.

Lloyd, please calm down.

A bystander moved to support Mack, fearing he might collapse from the stress.

Seeing this, Melany backed away quickly, showing a sign of regret.

Let's leave it.

There may have been loopholes in the supposedly anonymous contest, and the judges may have been snooping on the champion's identity behind closed doors.

He was playing at confusion, throwing just enough doubt into the mix to muddy the waters for everyone present.

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