Chapter 185: Does Emilia Like Alexander?
Hearing the secretary's words, Michael's face instantly lit up with a smile.
"You're saying Emilia is interested in Alexander? She's always been spoiled and demanding - whatever she wants, she has to have. If she makes a move on Alexander, Catherine will be mine!"
"Even if Catherine doesn't fall for you right away, seeing Emilia and Mr. Howard together will definitely upset her. You can swoop in then - you'll definitely win Catherine over."
Michael curved his lips in a smug smile.
"You're right. I'll go find Emilia right away."
At the doorway, Esme caught snippets of Michael and his secretary's plan, and her jaw clenched in furious irritation
For something like this, Michael only thought of Emilia - clearly he'd never considered her one of his own.
He didn't even think about it - everything he had today, who did he have to thank for that!
With Emilia's spoiled personality, completely unreasonable - just thinking about her annoyed Esme to no end!
A man as excellent and perfect as Alexander - how could he possibly be interested in her?
Esme's face twisted and contorted with bitterness.
No! She couldn't let Emilia succeed!
But whether it was Emilia or Catherine who made a fool of themselves today, Alexander would be hers.
At the entrance, Emilia, wearing a light purple strapless gown, lazily surveyed the scene before her. Her curled hair cascaded down her back like a doll's, making her look as delicate as a display piece in a shop window.
"Oh no, Emilia, I heard someone's going to steal your spotlight today!"
Emilia spat out a cherry pit, her crimson lips parting slightly. "What did you call me?"
Esme bit her teeth and reluctantly spoke again: "Ms. Hughes."
"That's right. If you meet someone else, they won't be as reasonable as me."
Reasonable? This was completely unreasonable!
The problem was, Emilia was the princess Anthony held in the palm of his hand in the Hughes family. If she got upset and wanted Esme gone, Esme would have no choice!
Her face flushed red. "I understand! Ms. Hughes, Catherine is coming today. She's never been a good person - she used to bully me all the time at the Windsor family and even took my gallery."
"Seeing how beautiful and dazzling you are, she'll definitely try to steal your spotlight. And I heard Mr. Howard is coming too."
Emilia glanced up at Esme.
"Are you stupid or something?"
"What?"
"You used to be with the Windsor family, and now you're badmouthing Catherine to my face - are you trying to turn me against her? I don't even know her, and besides, this is The Hughes Manor, my turf! Who would dare steal my spotlight?"
Emilia wiggled her feet, and a servant quickly understood, kneeling down to put diamond-studded high heels on her.
Emilia stood up, looking down at Esme with contempt.
"You may be an idiot, but I've got nothing better to do, so I'll go take a look."
Esme was unhappy inside but didn't dare show it, so she could only swallow her anger and follow behind Emilia.
Emilia lifted her chin and glanced at Esme with disgust. "Why are you so short? Didn't the Windsor family feed you? Well, I guess with your dad's height genes, you couldn't get much taller anyway."
Esme was furious!
Did Emilia think everyone was as tall as a tree like her?
Emilia was already tall but still loved wearing high heels! So ugly!
Always looking down her nose at people - Esme was angry but didn't dare speak out, humiliated beyond words.
Outside, the car stopped and Annie got out of the driver's seat, bowing as she opened the door.
Alexander stepped out holding Catherine's hand. Both wore black formal wear, and Catherine's dress pattern perfectly matched Alexander's tie design, making them look exceptionally well-matched.
Catherine wore no extra accessories, just a flawless pearl necklace that made her neck look long and elegant like the neck of an antique vase, with a mysterious charm.
Esme looked at Alexander and Catherine's clasped hands, dying of jealousy!
Why did Alexander only have eyes for Catherine?
She'd known him much earlier than Catherine, but he wouldn't even give her a proper look! Why was that!
Emilia was also stunned for a moment!
"That's Catherine?"
Esme was thrilled inside. Emilia never allowed anyone to look better than her.
Seeing Catherine dressed so beautifully, she would definitely rush over and cause trouble!
Emilia patted her own face and strode forward with a bright smile.
"Catherine? Your name sounds so nice! I'm Emilia, want to be friends? Your necklace is gorgeous, and your dress matches so well. How is your waist so thin? I'm so jealous! Can I touch it?!"
This was the first time Catherine had seen someone from the Hughes family so enthusiastic.
This Emilia - why was she so different from everyone else?
Alexander frowned slightly, putting his arm around Catherine's waist and looking at Emilia warningly.
"Ms. Hughes, you'd better show some respect!"
Emilia immediately got upset. She put her hands on her hips and frowned at Alexander.
"How am I being disrespectful? I'm talking to Catherine - why are you butting in? You're the rude one!"
The air fell into an awkward silence.
Emilia really was a spoiled brat!
She actually dared to talk back to Alexander right there, and all for Catherine!
Esme was shocked too!
Did this idiot Emilia not know this was Alexander?
"Ms. Hughes, this is Mr. Howard."
"So what if he's Mr. Howard? Does being Mr. Howard mean he can interrupt when other people are talking? Let me ask you - how was I being rude! I was complimenting Catherine and wanting to be her friend - what's it to you? Catherine is so beautiful, I want to be friends with her!"
Everyone was stunned!
Emilia was angry at Alexander because she wanted to be friends with Catherine?
Emilia pulled Catherine over. "Catherine, let's go. Even if he's your fiancé, he can't interfere with your right to make friends!"
Catherine looked at Alexander's icy expression and couldn't help but laugh.
"Ms. Hughes, I'd be happy to know you."
Catherine quietly reached out and squeezed Alexander's palm, trying to calm him down.
Seeing that Catherine was willing to talk with Emilia, Alexander didn't stop them anymore. He held Catherine's hand in return and walked toward the interior of The Hughes Manor.
He was just worried that Emilia, famous in their circle for being difficult, might accidentally offend Catherine.
Esme watched the three of them walk in together, stunned!
Why didn't Emilia, that wild woman, get into a fight with Catherine?
This didn't make sense!
She deliberately spoke up in front of Catherine: "Ms. Hughes, didn't you say you liked Mr. Howard?"
Emilia nodded. "Yeah, I like Mr. Howard. I even had dinner with Felix yesterday, and he likes me too! Everyone loves me. Now go away, you're too ugly - just looking at you annoys me. I prefer pretty people!"
If she'd known Catherine was this good-looking, she would have visited The Windsor Mansion ages ago.
Emilia had always been self-centered and didn't even watch Catherine's birthday party livestream. What a joke - in her world, she was the only princess. What was the point of watching someone else's birthday?
Esme's mouth dropped open: "The Mr. Howard you're talking about... is Felix?"
"Yeah, what's the problem? You think I like this Mr. Howard? Don't be ridiculous."
Emilia glanced at Alexander and quickly concluded, "Not my type, and besides, I never compete with others for men!"
Emilia looked at Esme with her chin raised, incredibly arrogant, and slapped her across the face!
The crisp sound of the slap echoed through the venue.
"You wanted to use me to fight with Catherine? Dream on! Look at what you are - idiot!"