Chapter 43 Catherine is the Daughter of the Windsor Family!
Annie couldn't wait to say, "The Windsor Mansion really went all out today."
As Alexander's senior assistant, Annie had quite a few wealthy friends too.
"I saw so many people posting photos with Esme. But it's clearly a birthday party, yet Esme dressed so ridiculously. I wonder how she even passed her etiquette classes."
Birthday parties in prominent families required extremely complicated etiquette and rules!
And Esme was wearing a dress with at least ten layers of lace trim and an outrageous hat - completely inappropriate for attending a birthday party.
"How she passed her etiquette classes has nothing to do with me. I'll go when the birthday party starts tonight."
Alexander's tone made no effort to hide his disgust for Esme!
"Yes, I'll go prepare."
Annie bowed and left Alexander's study.
Standing before the huge floor-to-ceiling window, the man with his upright posture was strikingly handsome, his features seemingly carved from ice - perfectly sculpted and commanding!
He looked at his phone, frowning slightly.
"Are you busy today? Or does Faceless Ones have some mission?"
Catherine hadn't replied to his messages for a whole day!
The message screen was still stuck on the previous day, when Catherine had transferred him one million dollars with a note saying it was for the driver's fee!
This was probably the first time in Alexander's life he'd received such a small amount of money!
Yet it made him more excited than when he earned his first hundred million dollars at fifteen. His business empire was completely under his control, but when it came to Catherine, he admitted he'd lost control!
Crazy joy swept over him, and he couldn't wait to see her!
Alexander put away his phone and looked out at the Windsor family estate blooming with flowers.
No rush!
Once he successfully broke off the engagement today, he could pursue Catherine!
Meanwhile.
At the Windsor family estate, everyone from top to bottom, even the pet dogs, wore bow ties. Every servant had bathed three times for this birthday party and changed into new clothes!
Besides being Best Actor and a super idol, Richard also controlled the world's largest entertainment company!
"Over here, make sure the livestream camera captures everything - show my sister's beauty from every angle with no blind spots! You're asking about filters? Are you insulting my sister's beauty? Look at me - do you think my sister needs filters?"
Richard's face had topped the world's most handsome faces list for five consecutive years.
The assistant thought to himself that Richard might not need them, but Esme certainly seemed to!
"Yes, yes, we'll adjust the equipment right away! We guarantee your sister's face can be shown from every angle later!"
Philip accompanied Charles in greeting guests.
Everyone coming and going occupied spots in the top 100 of the annual rich list. Those ranked beyond 100 weren't even qualified to receive an invitation from the Windsor family!
Even for a Windsor family member's birthday, not everyone was qualified to set foot in the Windsor family estate.
Esme watched this scene with both jealousy and resentment.
Just wait!
Soon you'll all know that in a prominent family like the Windsors, even with blood ties, an unclean daughter won't be acknowledged!
As night fell, the birthday party began!
Outside Moonlight Mansion, salutes fired in unison. Flowers flown in overnight covered the entire venue, and ribbons danced through the air!
Several friends close to Esme were dying of envy!
"Esme is so lucky, and it's just a birthday."
"Is that Alexander? Did Alexander come specially for Esme's birthday party?"
In the night, Alexander was followed by a large entourage. Behind him, Annie wore a business suit, holding several gift boxes.
Alexander was coolly aloof. The moonlight fell on his supermodel-worthy physique and face - his presence alone could kill!
Seeing Alexander, Bethany hurried over.
"Mr. Howard, long time no see! I thought even though we sent you an invitation, you wouldn't have time to come!"
Alexander smiled faintly, "Just call me Alexander. Since it's your daughter's birthday party today, of course I should attend. I also have something very important to discuss with you."
Bethany exchanged glances with Aurora beside her.
Clearly, they'd both forgotten about Alexander!
Even if they hadn't forgotten, who knew he'd actually have time to come!
As the top of the global rich list for several years, Alexander had numerous businesses and was incredibly busy. Even Felix couldn't see him whenever he wanted.
They'd sent the invitation, but the Windsor family had forgotten that Alexander had never even met Catherine!
Meeting his fiancée for the first time at a birthday party - even the Windsor family felt awkward for the Howard family.
Alexander must be here to discuss the marriage!
Bethany patted Alexander's shoulder and spoke tactfully, "Alexander, whatever it is, wait until my daughter comes out, and we'll all sit down and talk together, okay?"
Alexander looked around and indeed couldn't find Esme.
"Alright, I'll follow your lead. These are the gifts I prepared - one for you, and one for Ms. Windsor."
"You're so thoughtful! Don't worry, I'll make sure my daughter knows these gifts are from you."
Look at Alexander - running such a huge business without a trace of arrogance, so proper with etiquette!
Bethany found Alexander more and more pleasing the more she looked at him!
Outside the window, fireworks bloomed!
The entire sky was engulfed in brilliant fireworks. The gorgeous sparks gathered into patterns in the sky, and when they fell, they became flowers!
Everyone was stunned!
This was the Windsor family indeed - look at this spectacle!
Flowers fell from the sky, woven into a huge swing that suddenly appeared from the most brilliant part of the fireworks. On the swing sat an angel in an evening gown!
At the end of the fireworks, large words appeared in the night sky—
"Happy Birthday Catherine!"
Charles, George, Richard, and Philip lined up in order, kneeling on one knee toward the angel on the swing, extending their hands.
Catherine placed her hand in Charles's and stepped down from the swing.
Watching Charles, George, Richard, and Philip walking toward them step by step with Catherine, Bethany and Aurora nearly wept with joy!
Catherine wore a dress designed and made by Quinn, the hem studded with diamonds that sparkled brilliantly under the lights. Like a true angel, every step she took was exceptionally graceful and dignified.
Walking together with Charles, George, Richard, and Philip, she clearly looked like a Windsor family daughter!
Catherine lifted her skirt and performed a proper curtsy to Bethany and Aurora, the movement flowing and smooth, even more beautiful than nobility in royal families!
Alexander watched Catherine walking step by step onto the stage, his breathing frozen!
Bethany took Catherine's hand and faced the crowd.
"This is mine and Aurora's youngest daughter, Catherine. Due to certain reasons, she didn't grow up by our side, but now she's finally back with us, and we're all very grateful to God! Thank you all for coming to Catherine's birthday party - I'm deeply grateful!"
Catherine also lifted her skirt and curtsied to thank everyone.
Charles, George, Richard, and Philip, along with Juniper who was also in formal attire, stood below the stage like knights beside Catherine, nodding their thanks to everyone as well!
Bethany continued, "Catherine is our youngest daughter, and Juniper is our Windsor family's adopted daughter, also mine and Aurora's daughter. The Windsor family has these six children in the future, and we'll have to trouble everyone to look after them."
Six!
Annie covered her mouth in surprise. This meant that Esme from the Windsor family wasn't acknowledged at all.
Esme wasn't even part of the Windsor family!
The Windsor family's real daughter...