Chapter 449


    Chapter 449 Naturally Beautiful


    Since Annalise''s engagement had been made public on Quinton Corporation''s website, the three


    Sce brothers suspected Noah of having an evil n. They all knew how much Noah adored


    Madeline and detested Annalise.


    Furthermore, given Noah''s aplishments to date, it would be impossible for him to jeopardize his


    marriage for profit.


    When they learned of the news, they were vehemently opposed to the match, but Annalise, as if she


    had been spellbound, was dead set on marrying Noah no matter what.


    Steve had no choice but to agree to the marriage after she threw tantrums and threatened to kill herself


    in front of him.


    After all, he was the one who had made the engagement contract with Gordon in the first ce, so he


    saw nothing wrong with fulfilling it now that their children were grown. He just didn''t like that Noah had


    previously married and had three children.


    However, Steve''s previous reservations were likely dispelled after witnessing the engagement


    ceremony today.


    As long as Noah genuinely liked and valued Annalise, nothing else mattered to Steve.


    Thevishness of the engagement party today was evidence that Annalise held a special ce in


    Noah''s heart.


    Annalise was truly delighted by the impressive scene, especially since, upon her arrival, the men''s


    attention had been drawn to her while the women either admired or envied her. She felt that this was


    the kind of life she deserved, one in which she was surrounded by admirers in the same way that the


    stars surrounded the moon.


    "Congrattions, Ms. Sce. Like Romeo and Juliet, you and Mr. Quincy are a match made in


    heaven." A wealthy woman approached Annalise and congratted her.


    "Thank you," Annalise said with a graceful nod.


    As soon as one person began to congratte Annalise, a flood of others followed suit. With various


    compliments and tterying her way, she was overwhelmed with joy.


    "Ms. Sce is particrly lovely today. You have outshone all the other renowneddies."


    Although the words seemedplimentary to Annalise, they had earned her the scorn of several


    young celebrities, who looked at her contemptuously and left without congratting her.


    However, Annalise was unaware of this, as she was still reveling in the joy of being sought after.


    It wasn''t that she hadn''t been sought after by others before, but this time it felt different. Not only were


    her admirers of higher status, but they hadvished her withpliments alongside Noah. How could


    she not be giddy with joy?


    "Ms. Sce, is that ne you''re wearing from Xenium''stest collection? I heard it''s worth over fifty


    million," asked a girl as she gazed enviously at Annalise''s diamond ne.


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    After those words were spoken, everyone''s attention was immediately directed toward the jewelry


    Annalise wore that day.


    They all knew that her dress was a limited edition piece from a specific luxury brand with a price tag of


    several million dors.


    The diamond ne was even more dazzling, lending Annalise the appearance of a woman


    bedecked with jewels.


    In addition to the diamond ne, Annalise wore other essories such as earrings, bracelets, and


    rings. Just by ncing at them, it was evident that they were exorbitantly expensive.


    "These were all prepared by Mr. Quincy. It was his heartfelt gesture. I don''t believe they can be


    measured in terms of money," Annalise attempted to conceal the smugness on her face.


    The others quickly agreed, echoing with a resounding yes.


    After Annalise left, the group of prominentdies looked at her with disdain as if she were a peacock


    unting its feathers—proud, arrogant, and condescending. They then proceeded to mock and ridicule


    her.


    "Despite being a Sce family member, she acted like a country bumpkin who had never left her


    house. Was she so eager to show off all of her jewelry?"


    "Don''t you know? She was found by the Sce family after she had already grown up. Maybe she


    used to be a country bumpkin before?"


    "No wonder she didn''t seem to have the makings of the Sce family''s three young masters. What do


    you think Mr. Quincy saw in her, and why did he throw her such avish engagement party?"


    "You think this party is for her? Have you ever seen a more understated engagement party?"


    Only when that was mentioned did everyone notice the oddity of today''s engagement party. The bride-


    to-be didn''t make a grand entrance and wasn''t apanied by the future husband in loving affection.


    Annalise had entered the venue just like any other regr guest.


    This event was more of an introduction of Noah''s children to society than an engagement party.


    After all, Noah made sure to introduce his sons and daughter, who had just returned, while weing


    and mingling with the guests. He spoke lovingly and affectionately about his children but never


    mentioned Annalise.


    All the distinguisheddies exchanged knowing looks and waited for Annalise to make a fool of herself.


    All at once, everyone''s attention was drawn to the entrance where a figure had appeared. Even the


    affluent women who had expressed discontent about Annalise rose from their seats and turned to see


    who it was.


    Madeline, dressed in a light blue dress, appeared at the banquet hall''s entrance at that moment. Her


    pure and refined face resembled a fairy, and her graceful figure was dressed in a silky dress


    embellished with faintly sparkling diamonds. People couldn''t take their eyes off her. The onlookers were


    so entranced that they even forgot to breathe, mesmerized by the swaying hem of her dress.


    Everyone subconsciouslypared her to Annalise, who had just made an appearance, and the


    general consensus was that her beauty seemed to be the result of artificial enhancement. Despite this,


    she still appeared beautiful, albeit somewhatcking in refinement. In contrast, the other person''s


    beauty seemedpletely natural and wless, leaving no room for any imperfections.


    In her anger, Annalise was so close to chewing through her lips as she saw Madeline steal the spotlight


    from her. Thankfully, Liam had prepared a n to counter Madeline''s potential interference before


    Annalise even arrived. The n aimed to prevent Madeline from causing any trouble.


    With a wink, she caught the attention of a wealthy woman who remarked in a peculiar tone, "Isn''t that


    Mr. Quincy''s ex-wife? Is she here to demand alimony from him? It would be more dignified for you to


    quietly ask Mr. Quincy for it."


    She did this because she was afraid that no one would know she and Noah were divorced, so she


    purposefully hinted at it. She then deliberately painted her as someone who was insatiably avaricious


    and enjoyed sponging off others.


    There was gasping all around as Madeline smiled faintly.


    Elise was furious at first, but when she saw this, she silently gave Madeline a thumbs up. Everything


    you said or did would be right if you had good looks.


    "During the Southburg flood relief effort, did the Lowe family donate only five hundred thousand


    dors? Meanwhile, the Charity Association contributed a staggering twenty million dors," said


    Madeline, raising her eyebrows. Her clear conscience allowed her to confidently disy her


    capabilities.


    That person''s face alternated between red and white. Theirpany was mocked by the online


    community at the time for donating too little money. They had to contribute an additional two million


    dors to appease the public. With Madeline bringing up the topic again, everyone was naturally


    amused by thisical situation.


    "How does the Charity Association''s donation have anything to do with you? Your expenses were


    entirely covered by Mr. Quincy''s money!" After beingughed at by everyone, that person''s


    embarrassment transformed into anger as she rebutted Madeline.


    Madeline''s smile broadened further as she said, "I''ve donated five million in my name. Would you like


    me to show you the evidence? Noah is right here, but he won''t say anything to me. How dare you


    use me of living off him? If you continue to defame me in this manner, Ms. Lowe, I will take legal


    action against you."


    With a pale face, Daphne Lowe retreated. Since the donation incident, thepany''s stock had been


    falling, and now it was in danger of going bankrupt. Her family would most likely disown her if she got


    into anotherwsuit.


    "Is the dress you''re wearing giarized? I recall that it was designed by the renowned international


    designer Fleur. Fleur hasn''t released a new clothing line in several years. Your dress appears to be a


    replica of her design. The use of giarism is just as shameful as theft!"


    Another of Annalise''s minions jumped out to cause mayhem.


    Madeline looked at her unhurriedly, and with just one look, she had made her lower her head


    unconfidently.