Chapter 43 Catherine Is the Daughter of the Windsor Family!
Annie couldn't hold back and blurted, "Man, the Windsor Mansion is really going all out today."
As the senior assistant to the Howard Group's president, Annie had a bunch of rich pals in her circle.
"I saw a ton of folks posting pics with Esme. It's supposed to be a birthday bash, but Esme's dressed like she's going to a picnic. How'd she even pass her fancy social classes?"
High-society birthday parties needed some serious etiquette!
Esme was still rocking a dress with like ten layers of lace and a hat that screamed "look at me," totally not birthday party material.
"How she passed her etiquette class? Not my problem. I'll head over when the party kicks off tonight."
Alexander's voice dripped with pure disdain for Esme!
"Got it, I'll get on it right now."
Annie bowed and left Alexander's study.
Standing by the massive floor-to-ceiling window, Alexander's features were sharp and perfect, like they were chiseled from ice, radiating a powerful vibe!
He glanced at his phone, frowning a bit.
[Busy today? Or is it something from the Faceless Ones?]
Catherine hadn't hit him back all day!
The last message was from the day before when Catherine had sent him a million bucks, calling it cab fare!
It was the first time in Alexander's life he'd gotten such a small amount of cash!
But it got him more hyped than when he made his first hundred million at fifteen. He had his business on lock, but with Catherine, he was totally out of his depth!
A wave of crazy joy washed over him, and he couldn't wait to see her!
Alexander put his phone away, looking out at the bustling scene of the Windsor family.
'No rush!'
'Once I break off the engagement today, I can go after Catherine!'
Meanwhile...
Even the Windsor family's dogs had bow ties, and every servant had swapped into new threads for this birthday bash!
Richard, besides being a movie star and a mega idol, also ran the world's biggest entertainment company!
"Over here, make sure the live stream camera's set up so my sister's beauty shines from every angle! Filters? Are you kidding me? Look at me, do you think my sister needs filters?"
Richard's face was dubbed the most handsome in the universe, topping the global most handsome faces list for five years straight.
The assistant thought, 'While Richard might not need filters, Esme definitely does.'
"Yes, we'll tweak the gear right away! We'll make sure your sister's face is shown from every angle!"
Philip was hanging with Charles, greeting the guests.
The guests coming and going were all from the top 100 on the annual rich list. If you weren't in the top 100, you didn't even get an invite from the Windsor family!
Even for the Windsor family's daughter's birthday, not everyone got to step foot in the Windsor family.
Esme looked at the scene, feeling both jealous and ticked off.
'Just wait!'
'Soon you'll all see that in a family like the Windsors, even a daughter with blood ties won't be acknowledged if she's not clean!'
As night fell, the birthday party kicked off!
Outside Moonlight Mansion, eighty-eight salutes went off at once, and flowers flown in overnight covered the whole venue, with ribbons flying everywhere!
Esme's friends were green with envy!
"Esme is so lucky, it's just a birthday party."
"Hey, isn't that Alexander? Alexander must've come just for Esme's birthday party!"
In the night, Alexander rolled up with a big entourage, with Annie in a business suit holding several gift boxes.
Alexander, cool and distant, stood under the moonlight that highlighted his model-like physique and face, giving off a killer vibe!
Seeing Alexander, Brandon quickly went to greet him.
"Oh, Mr. Howard, long time no see! I thought you'd be too swamped to come, even though I sent you an invite!"
Alexander gave a faint smile and said, "Just call me Alexander. It's your daughter's birthday, so I had to show up. Plus, I got something important to discuss with you."
Brandon exchanged a look with Aurora.
Honestly, they had all kinda forgotten about Alexander!
Even if they hadn't, who would've thought he'd actually have the time to come!
Being at the top of the global rich list for years, Alexander had a ton of businesses to juggle and was always super busy. Even Felix couldn't see him whenever he wanted.
Even after sending the invite, the Windsor family had forgotten that Alexander had never even met Catherine!
Meeting for the first time at a birthday party was a surprise for both the Windsor and Howard families.
'Alexander must be here to talk about the marriage!'
Brandon patted Alexander's shoulder and said, "Alexander, why don't you wait until my daughter comes out, and we can all sit down and chat together, okay?"
Alexander looked around, not seeing Esme, and said, "Alright, as you wish. These are the gifts I brought, one for you and Aurora, and one for Ms. Windsor."
"You're too kind! Don't worry, I'll make sure my daughter knows these gifts are from you," Brandon said happily.
'Look at Alexander, running such a huge business without a hint of arrogance, and so well-mannered!'
'The more I look at Alexander, the more I like him!' Brandon thought.
Outside the window, fireworks lit up the sky!
The entire sky was filled with dazzling fireworks, forming patterns that turned into flowers as they fell!
Everyone was stunned!
'No wonder it's the Windsor family, look at this show!'
Flowers descended from the sky, woven into a giant swing that suddenly appeared from the most brilliant part of the fireworks, and on the swing sat a little fairy in a dress!
At the end of the fireworks, large letters appeared in the night sky— "Happy Birthday, Catherine Windsor!"
Charles, George, Richard, and Philip, lining up in order, knelt on one knee before their sister on the swing, like an angel, and extended their hands.
Catherine placed her hand in Charles's, stepping off the swing.
Brandon and Aurora were almost moved to tears as they watched their children walk towards them step by step!
Catherine was wearing a dress designed by Quinn, with a diamond-studded hem that sparkled under the lights, walking gracefully and beautifully like a true angel.
'Walking alongside the four sons of the Windsor family, she was unmistakably a daughter of the Windsor family!'
Catherine lifted her dress, curtsying to Brandon and Aurora, her movements fluid and more elegant than those of nobility in a royal court!
Alexander caught his breath as he watched Catherine step onto the stage!
'Catherine Windsor! So her last name is Windsor, not Smith.'
Brandon took Catherine's hand to face the crowd and announced, "This is Catherine Windsor, the youngest daughter of Aurora and me. Due to some reasons, she didn't grow up with us, but now she's finally back! Thank you all for coming to Catherine's birthday party. We are deeply grateful!"
Catherine also lifted her dress, bowing to the crowd in thanks.
Charles, George, Richard, and Philip, along with Juniper, who was also in a dress, stood below the stage, looking like knights by Catherine's side, nodding in thanks to the crowd!
Brandon continued, "Catherine is our youngest daughter, and Juniper is our adopted daughter, also a daughter to Aurora and me. We ask for your care for these six young ones of the Windsor family in the future."
'Six!'
Annie covered her mouth in surprise, realizing that Esme was not acknowledged at all by the Windsor family.
'Esme isn't even part of the Windsor family!'
'The true daughter of the Windsor family is Catherine.'
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