RankNovelChapter 57: Melany's heart skipped a beat as she took in the words.
No way! Years ago, she had invested a fortune in tracking down Scarlet Serpent.
Everything pointed to the fact that Scarlet Serpent was an elusive figure in his sixties, someone who had
disappeared from the spotlight.
Plus, at the time, Allison was nothing more than a penniless orphan stranded on a desert island.
There was no way she could afford to travel to Leswington to enter a big competition, let alone learn the art of
perfumery.
I'm not Scarlet Snake, Melany admitted.
But I learned from her.
Over time, people began to confusewith her, and it was impossible to clarify it.
She has been like a mentor to me.
I had to reveal it now.
There was no other option, with everyone watching.
If her carefully constructed facade collapsed here, it would be a disaster.
Melany tried to maintain her composure, avoiding looking at Colton beside her.
She dug her nails into her palms, using the pain to stay calm and resist Allison's provocation.
Allison said, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, feigning calm.
Don't go throwing wild accusations without evidence.
| respect my mentor too much to allow you to smear her name.
| have no idea why our perfumes share similarities, but let's not forget that Scarlet Snake won the first perfume
competition when you were sixteen.
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Forgive me, but back then, you were a destitute orphan.
There was no way you could afford to travel abroad, much less study the craft.
Her words stirred the crowd.
Rumors had always painted Allison as nothing more than a country girl, someone far removed from the world of
luxury and perfumery.
high-end.
Colton remained silent, but his thoughts echoed in his mind.
For as long as he could remember, he had believed that Melany was Scarlet Serpent.
Her friends had even praised her as a young genius living up to the legend itself after the cruise.
After all, she had never flatly denied it.
Modesty, he thought.
He had admired her modesty, her humility.
But now...Colton clenched his fists, memories flooding back: the tMelany had saved him five years ago, the
trust he had placed in her.
It could all have been based on a lie.
He was imitating the real Scarlet Serpent, taking advantage of someone else's legacy.
"Melany is right," he finally snapped, his voice heavy with disdain, as his gaze drifted to Allison.
Then you were nobody.
You couldn't even afford a plane ticket, much less perfclasses.
And now here you are, trying to discredit Melany.
You're nothing more than a thief and a liar, but too proud to admit it! But before Allison could respond, a
thunderous voice burst out.
Enough of the baseless accusations! Heads turned.
and the crowd parted to reveal an old man holding a thick stack of papers.
Mack Lloyd, one of the most respected names in the perfindustry, stepped forward.
His mere presence silenced the crowd.
A legend in his own right, he had mentored countless perfumers, many of whom were now in that very room.
| have heard that there are doubts about the results of our contest, Mack said, his deep voice echoing in the
room.
Letleave This is clear: we have video recordings of all ten finalists.
And, for the record, I've already met Scarlet Serpent.
Colton stood up straight, his face hard as he mocked Allison.
You heard it.
A man like Mack Lloyd won't let a fraud like you stay here pretending.
If | were you, I'd leave before things get worse.
Stop it, Colton! Melany hissed, pulling on his arm.
No problem.
If Allison has benefited from my perfume, let her keep it.
The Scarlet Serpent himself has chosen to live in anonymity.
He wouldn't care about public opinion.
Melany was desperate to get this over with quickly.
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If the real Scarlet Snake showed up, she would have no way to escape the embarrassment.
Just.
learn your lesson and don't try anything like that again, Allison, she added.
But Rebecca, standing next to Allison, was having none of that.
He laughed mockingly and said, "What's wrong with you, Melany? You're afraid the truth will cout.
| think you're the one who has something to hide.
" Mack looked back at Melany, his expression unreadable.
No.
This cannot be swept under the rug.
The truth will cout today.
With slow, deliberate steps, Mack approached Allison.
| must say, | thought you would continue using the nScarlet Serpent, but it seems that this tyou have
changed to 'Lemonade’.
Smart move, but your talent still shines.
What kept you away for so long, our true prodigy.
His words fell like a bomb.
Because of his height, what he said mattered.
So Lemonade had won the first Perfumery Contest as Scarlet Serpent.
The room erupted in gasps and whispers.
Scarlet Serpent Here, between them Competing with another nMelany's knees almost gave out.
No... no, that's impossible, he murmured, his vision blurred.
Colton, equally stunned, froze, unable to process the bombshell that had just dropped.
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