Chapter 362

The princess dress Catherina wore was a high-end custom outfit from a well-known brand, adding an extraordinary oomph to her demeanor. Clearly, she had splurged on this outfit. As she descended the grand staircase, her graceful gait was mesmerizing, a dazzling diamond crown perched atop her raven-black hair. "She's so beautiful," someone whispered, unable to resist the admiration. "She looks like a little princess." "The birthday girl is just too pretty…" Praise echoed throughout the hall, with all eyes intensely fixed on Catherina at that moment. Standing beside her was Amelia, who descended with her, gazing warmly at her daughter, her eyes brimming with mirth. Together, they were the resplendent mother-daughter duo at the center of attention, soaking up the spotlight. However, Charles had no interest in the pair. Instead, he subconsciously turned his head to look at Eleanor, a yearning to say something evident in his expression. At that moment, Eleanor also averted her gaze, her cool