Abusive Wife

Chapter 298

Chapter 298 Annalise’s Transformation

When Madeline reached the banquet hall, she was surprised to see Natalia actually engaged in a conversation with Annalise.

When Natalia’s reputation was getting smeared by Annalise back then, perhaps the two parties had reached a reconciliation. Maybe that was why they had to appear as if they were on good terms.

Annalise was wearing a yellow evening dress today which made her appear youthful. She did not look arrogant like how she usually was. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Ms. Madeline,” Natalia called out to her from afar.

Natalia did not know anyone in the hall, so when Annalise came to talk to her, she would still feel happy even though she knew that Annalise might have some hidden agenda.

However, even though the conversation just started, Natalia realized that it was hard for her to talk about substantial topics with Annalise.

This was because Annalise had been talking about fashion or the prospect of the Solace and Law family getting into a business partnership, which she had no interest in. Natalia wanted to laugh at most of the things Annalise had said, yet she could not just do that in public. It was so hard for her to keep her laughter in.

Now that she suddenly saw Madeline, it was like she had seen her savior.

Madeline walked toward her with a glass of wind. She exchanged banter with Natalia, and she also greeted Annalise out of politeness.

“Luckily you’re here. Or else I really don’t know how to carry myself in this place,” Natalia had talked to Madeline a few times in the past, so naturally, she was more comfortable with Madeline. She looked more relaxed being with her.

Therefore, she commented without giving it much thought.

However, although she was just giving a harmless comment, her words might be twisted by someone else.

Annalise’s face sank the moment she heard what Natalia said. From her perspective, Natalia must still be holding grudges because of what had happened. This was why she had put on an act and pretended that she was close to Madeline.

Annalise felt indignant that she was the one who had gone to Natalia to initiate this conversation.

Madeline saw the transformation of expression on Annalise’s face, and she did not want her wrath to turn toward Natalia. She then said jokingly, “Our great scientist, you should come out and join the society more. If you can’t make yourself at home anywhere you go, what are you going to do when you one day seize the Scientist Prize and go onto the stage?”

Natalia nodded thoughtfully, “You are right on that. I should come out more often.”

As someone who buried herself all year long in her laboratory, she still felt a little antisocial even though she was fearless.

Her personality was also the reason why she appeared relaxed but deep down, she was feeling frantic and restless.

“Ms. Law appears so in control and graceful, so I didn’t know that you’re actually feeling insecure. It’s my fault for not sensing that,” Annalise looked at Natalia with an apologetic look.

Madeline almost couldn’t hide her surprise. It seemed that something unthinkable was happening now.

“I’ve experienced this countless times since I was a child, of course, I have to get used to it. I just pretend that it’s not bothering me, so of course you won’t be able to notice,” Natalia answered with a smile.

Natalia was a forgiving person. She did not feel resentful toward the fact that Annalise used to frame her with baseless rumors on the internet. Now that Annalise wanted to mend their relationship, Natalia would not just destroy her efforts.

“You are really beyond my level. I need to learn from you,” Annalise said ambiguously. One could interpret her as saying that Natalia was actually a good actress who was very good at pretending.

However, Natalia was oblivious to that. She even patted her shoulder and consoled her, “You are still young. Once you undergo such trial and tribulations a few more times, you will know how I feel.”

Annalise almost had to squeeze a smile. The Ambassador for Philanthropy award was something Annalise had coveted, yet in Natalia’s eyes, these were just trials and tribulations that she had to suffer through!

Natalia was obviously showing off!

“Ms. Law, taste this cake. It’s not bad,” Madeline interrupted their exchanges. She did not want Natalia to unknowingly offend Annalise, and on the other hand, she was fearful that Annalise might start some ruckus again in this event.

This was their second time holding the charity dinner. If something were to interfere with this dinner again, the Charity Association would take a big blow in terms of reputation.

Natalia took the cake and examined it, “It has quite a unique design.”

This cake had a pig design. Of course, it would be unique.

Madeline simply picked up a cake, and she did not expect it would be a cake of such design. This was a cake Mackenzie had requested the baker to make. It looked exactly like a pig and the texture was the same too.

The baker thought that this pig cake idea was not bad, and it would make this event more interesting than it already was. Therefore, he decided to just add this to his menu.

“I recall that you need to be on the dancefloor, right? Isn’t it bad for you to eat this now?” Annalise was still lingering around them. She once again interjected.

“It’s fine. I am too thin actually,” Natalia took a bite of the cake without much thought. Then, she raised her thumb at Madeline to say that it was indeed quite tasty.

Annalise felt that she had no outlet to vent her frustration. Annalise began slimming down and on diet a few weeks ago just so that she could look decent in this dinner. She would not believe that Natalia was someone who did not care about her weight. Natalia was blatantly being sarcastic toward her!

In fact, Annalise was not plump at all. She just appeared to be bigger in size because her bone structure was slightly wider and the evening dress that she wore was quite revealing as well. This made her look bigger than usual especially when she stood beside Natalia.

Madeline was not the thin type too, it was just that she had all her fat in the right places. She had a nice figure because of that.

Furthermore, she deliberately wanted to stay low profile in this event so that she would not snatch away the center of attention that should belong to the guests. She had worn some modest attire which made her look refreshing. She did not appear fat at all.

Annalise wanted to throw sarcastic remarks at Madeline to reestablish her own pride, yet when she looked at Madeline and Natalia’s figure, no words came out of her mouth.

She even heard someone whispering amongst themselves, “Ms. Law is really pretty. Is that Mrs. Quincy by her side? She has killer beauty too. Who’s that right next to them? She looks so round and plump!”

Annalise glared vehemently at those who were criticizing her. She had heard people praising her when she first entered the event, but because of Madeline and Natalia, she had become a laughing stock!

“Ms. Solace, are you alright?” Natalia saw that Annalise had a hideous expression on her face, so she asked with concern.

Madeline was keeping an eye on her to prevent her from losing self-control.

“I am sorry but I don’t feel too well. Excuse me.” Annalise turned around and walked away without heeding Natalia’s words of concern.

Madeline shot a look at the bodyguards to signal them to follow Annalise.

It seemed that Annalise had been taught a lesson by someone. She was able to endure the whole thing without losing her temper.

“Ms. Law, your dance partner is hurt. He might not be able to take the stage later!” Suddenly, one of the waiters found Natalia to break this bad news to her.

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