Chapter 27: Does Catherine Have Someone She Likes?
I thought my parents were poor, but it turns out they're part of a super wealthy family that's been at the top of Stellara's rich list for over a decade!
It's just that Marcus keeps an extremely low profile, but Charles, George, Richard, Philip, and Juniper are all so outstanding that the Windsor family now shines like a jewel embedded on Stellara's map.
The Howard family is also one of the three major families.
Alexander suddenly felt a bit nervous, his voice trembling without him even noticing: "What if you married into a wealthy family?"
Catherine frowned instinctively.
It wasn't about marrying into a wealthy family - she hadn't even thought about marriage at all!
Seeing her frown, Alexander's heart sank a little, and his hands gripped the steering wheel tightly.
Catherine said coolly: "What does that have to do with you?"
He wasn't from a wealthy family anyway, so why was he asking such questions?
Alexander seemed a bit lost. He sighed softly, and his smile carried a hint of self-mockery.
"You're right, it has nothing to do with me."
He still had an engagement to deal with, and before breaking it off, he had no right to say such things to her!
Even if he wanted to take things further, he'd have to wait until after the engagement was broken off. This was Alexander's basic respect for Catherine!
Catherine thought her words had been too harsh and had hurt Alexander's feelings.
After all, although he was the leader of Shadow Syndicate, he still needed to work as a driver to make ends meet, so his family situation must be pretty difficult.
They both had the surname Howard, but the Howard family was a wealthy dynasty he could never reach in his entire life.
Saying that was really too cruel!
"That's not what I meant. Just work hard and earn money. You don't need to envy people from wealthy families - their lifestyle might not be what you'd like anyway."
"You're right."
Alexander's face instantly broke into a smile!
He laughed softly, his magnetic and hormone-filled voice echoing in the small car, making Catherine's heart skip a beat.
Alexander stopped the car outside the Windsor family's residential area and leaned over to help Catherine unbuckle her seatbelt.
"You live here?"
"Yes, I'm staying here for now."
According to Charles's plan, she wouldn't be living here much longer. The transfer procedures for the best house in Starry Residence had been completed under Charles's efficient management, with Catherine's name signed on it.
Catherine opened the car door and got out.
Alexander waved at her, "Good night."
He seemed to be smiling, and the sound made Catherine's chest vibrate along with it. Without looking back, she hurried into the residential area.
Alexander waited until her figure disappeared before turning around and driving toward his own place in Starry Residence.
Esme was sneaking around behind the bushes at the entrance. She had originally come to make her presence known to the Windsor family, but unexpectedly saw Catherine getting out of that man's car from earlier in the day.
Even the Windsor family's grocery-shopping servants would look down on this car!
It couldn't even enter the Windsor family's residential area and could only stop at the gate. There was still quite a distance from here to the Windsor Villa, so Catherine had to walk back by herself!
This man must be from a poor family - you could tell he was broke just by looking!
Esme captured the entire process of Catherine getting out of the car, and even caught that sweet smile on Catherine's lips as she got out.
This man must be Catherine's boyfriend!
Her taste in men was so terrible - she'd even date a driver. What right did she have to compete with her?
Esme was in a great mood and happily walked into the Windsor Villa.
As soon as she entered, she ran toward Juniper's room.
"Juniper, I think I saw Catherine's boyfriend!"
"It's the middle of the night, don't go crazy. Actually, you're here just in time - explain to me why you messed with my computer and then blamed it on Catherine, saying Catherine did it?"
Esme had almost forgotten about the computer data incident!
"It was an accident, Juniper. I know how important your computer data is - I would never touch your data! Believe me, I really got confused. I just wanted to help wipe your desk, since you haven't been home for months!"
Juniper frowned and looked at her for a moment, as if trying to see some genuine expression on that face covered with a thick layer of foundation.
Esme quickly changed the subject, afraid Juniper would get angry.
"Look, Juniper, Catherine got out of this car both during the day and at night, and she even smiled at the man driving! He must be Catherine's boyfriend!"
Esme sounded so certain that Juniper looked at her phone.
In the video, Catherine got into a car, and at night got out at the residential area entrance. When she got out, she did smile at the man driving.
Could this really be Catherine's boyfriend?
Juniper grabbed the phone and watched it several times.
Esme was extremely proud!
Let's see how Catherine would handle this!
Juniper watched the video several times, then held her face with a fan-girl smile: "Catherine looks so good even when taking a ride - she's so cute!"
Had Juniper gone crazy!
How could she see Catherine as cute from this short video?
"Juniper, if Catherine has a boyfriend, what about the engagement with the Howard family? I think Catherine really likes this person - we can't break them up!"
Juniper smiled.
This idiot was actually eyeing the Howard family engagement!
Did she think that with her empty head and temperamental nature, she was worthy of a major family like the Howard family?
She gave up the engagement because she wasn't interested in men or the Howard family - she just wanted to focus on her research.
She had already enjoyed the Windsor family's privileged life and excellent education - she had received the best of everything.
Besides, all those things belonged to Catherine!
Juniper put away her phone and looked at Esme coldly.
"Esme, even if Catherine doesn't want those things, you have no right to covet them. Neither the Howard family nor the Windsor family has anything to do with you. You'd better know your place and not have any wild ideas."
Esme's face looked terrible!
They were both adopted daughters - what right did Juniper have to warn her!
It must be that Juniper herself wanted to marry Alexander, so that's why she said that!
No! Both the Howard family and the Windsor family should be hers!
Esme watched Juniper's cold back, bit her teeth viciously, and secretly called Lila.
"Grandma, I clearly saw Catherine dating some poor guy, so why won't Juniper believe me!"
Lila smiled mysteriously.
"Silly child, your evidence isn't impactful enough. If Juniper doesn't believe you, then show it to more people. Aren't they planning a big birthday party for Catherine? Release it then and let Catherine completely lose face in high society! Let's see how the Windsor family can protect her then!"
In upper-class families like the Windsor family, reputation was extremely important.
Lila coaxed her: "If they know Catherine is involved with some poor person, would Alexander still want her? Alexander will naturally know who's the most suitable marriage partner for him. As long as Alexander accepts you, you'll be the legitimate daughter of the Windsor family!"
Lila wasn't worried at all that Alexander would choose Catherine as his wife.
Esme listened with excitement!
The engagement with Alexander was for the Windsor family's daughter - meaning whoever he accepted would be the Windsor family's daughter!
"Grandma, I know what to do now!"