On their third anniversary, Allison’s husband coldly asks for a divorce solely because his first love has returned. After three years of loyalty and sacrifice, she’s cast aside without hesitation. But Colton doesn’t know the truth: Allison isn’t a simple housewife, but a hidden genius. And walking away may bring the biggest loss to his life.
“Scarlet Snake, the genius perfumer, right? Funny thing,” Allison said with a teasing lilt. “If you’re really Scarlet Snake, Melany, why not just verify your ranking in the SVIP area instead of putting on this little charade?” Rebecca nearly burst into laughter when she heard the name “Scarlet Snake.” She cast a disdainful glance at…
Half an hour later, the deep, resonant toll of an ancient bell reverberated through the walls, signaling the official start of the contest. The sound crawled into every corner, reaching each contestant. Some were teetering on the edge of collapse, clutching their scent tubes as if they were lifelines. Others were drenched in sweat, eyes…
With Colton questioning Allison, the one who was most rattled wasn’t the accused, but Melany. She had never explicitly claimed to be Scarlet Snake, but over the years, she had allowed others to believe it. Correct them? No one could prove otherwise, not when the real Scarlet Snake had vanished from the public eye long…
“Let me make this clear: we have video records of all the top ten finalists. And, for the record, I have met Scarlet Snake before.” Colton straightened, his face hard as he sneered at Allison. “You hear that? A man like Mack Lloyd won’t let a fraud like you stand here pretending. If I were…
The coldness in his voice, combined with Allison’s piercing stare, left Melany trembling. That gaze- they both had it. In that moment, Kellan and Allison looked uncannily alike. Their cold, predatory eyes made it impossible for Melany to meet their gaze. Melany realized she was trapped, cornered by the two people before her. Anger flared…
With tears brimming in her eyes, Melany whispered, “Colton, please, let me explain…” But how could she? Even she was entangled in the web of her deceit, too far gone to unravel it now. One lie had given birth to many, and now they were devouring her. As the crowd’s murmurs of ridicule grew louder,…
Ferdinand’s words hit with the clarity of a gavel, making his position unmistakable. It was evident that he already had the whole picture, and nothing would catch him by surprise. The crowd buzzed with eager chatter, their excitement feeding off the unfolding drama. Reporters, ever hungry for sensational headlines, sniffed out the chaos, hoping to…
Allison hadn’t expected Ferdinand to be so down-to-earth, almost approachable, in the wake of all the drama. “Now that the competition is behind us, why don’t we take a little breather?” Ferdinand suggested, gesturing toward the elevator that led to the top-floor penthouse. The invitation hung in the air like an unspoken promise. The group-now…
“Mr. Blakely’s chef? That man could give any top kitchen a run for its money! And while I was savoring the food, I also managed to get some juicy info,” Rebecca boasted, her eyes gleaming with self-satisfaction. “I found out Kellan’s stepmother was his dad’s mistress, the one who pushed his real mother over the…
Colton was fuming. “Just you wait!” Melany’s expression mirrored his frustration. Being labeled trash was an insult that stung both of them. However, Melany didn’t dare confront Rebecca, the only daughter of the Green family. She had already embarrassed herself enough for one day and didn’t want to add further disgrace to her record in…