The big boss is reborn and lets himself go.

Catherine narrowed her eyes slightly, casually and somewhat wearily surveying the crowd. Her lips parted slightly, and she spoke slowly in a tone as calm as a still lake: "To be honest, I really don't know where to begin with this. After all, back then, not only was I not born, but even my grandfather hadn't been born yet! I only heard it from the old lady herself."

Over the years, various rumors have circulated, all saying that the old lady married the love of her life and lived happily ever after. However, we all know perfectly well that the old lady never married. So who is so bold as to spread these baseless rumors?

Just then, Prince Carlos, who had been sitting silently to the side, listened quietly to Catherine's words. His weathered face showed no expression, but his eyes betrayed no suspicion that his granddaughter was lying to everyone. For only he truly knew his mother, and he knew that, given her character, she was indeed capable of such absurd and outrageous acts.

It should be noted that his third brother still knows nothing about his biological father.

Back then, in the era when the standards for judging women in Yuzhou Kingdom were quite harsh, it was truly an astonishing thing that his mother was able to become pregnant out of wedlock and give birth to him and his brother. Although he had been away from his mother for more than ten years, when he returned, he heard that his mother had never remarried since then.

In that historical context, such behavior was utterly outrageous, especially among the upper-class nobility. In those days, daughters of aristocratic families were often seen as tools for political alliances and consolidating power; their own feelings and desires were typically ignored and suppressed. His mother's courage in defying societal norms and upholding her true feelings is truly admirable.

However, the reasons behind Vanessa's decision to become pregnant out of wedlock are not simple! On one hand, it was naturally due to her father's love and doting affection for her, who unconditionally supported every decision she made; on the other hand, it stemmed from Vanessa's own extraordinary courage.

After all, given the social climate of that era, the pressure and public criticism faced by unmarried mothers were far more severe than they are today!

Not only was the old lady pregnant out of wedlock, but when Prince Carlos finally reunited with his mother, Vanessa was already the head of the Hollis family—the first female head of the ancient noble family in the Jade Continent Kingdom, which had a history of over a hundred years!

At this moment, Prince Carlos, with a solemn expression, said slowly in a low voice, "Actually, it's not entirely impossible. Now I finally understand why Catherine is so beloved by the old lady. It's because you, little girl, are exactly like her when she was young, both in personality and mannerisms, and even the things you've done are almost identical."

Prince Carlos, his eyes gleaming, looked intently at Catherine and slowly continued, "I think the old lady's sudden mention of these old stories is probably intricately linked to your third grandfather's mysterious biological father. After all, that man was your third grandfather's biological father! Isn't that right?"

Prince Carlos's words struck like a thunderbolt, instantly shocking everyone present. Their eyes widened, mouths agape, faces filled with disbelief. They simply couldn't believe what they had just heard; time seemed to stand still.

Prince Carlos's words provide solid evidence that what Catherine said might be true.

The people below the main seat began to whisper and murmur among themselves; some frowned and fell into deep thought; others simply stood there, at a loss for what to do.

Catherine lowered her head slightly and remained silent for a long while, as if sorting out her thoughts. Finally, she raised her head, a meaningful smile blooming on her face, and looked directly at her grandfather, Prince Carlos, sitting opposite her.

"Grandpa, you are truly a visionary! Just as you predicted, that man and I knew each other in China. You might even know him too. And, according to Grandma, they were a perfect couple in college, the envy of everyone on campus. But someone from the Zhou family interfered and forcibly separated them. Later, Grandma suffered a misfortune, but was fortunately rescued by that old lady's father, who brought her back to China. However, unexpectedly, Grandma was already pregnant at that time, and soon after returning to China, she gave birth to you and Grandpa. But fate is cruel, and you were subsequently forced to separate from Grandma, never to be together again. Later, a series of changes occurred, ultimately preventing the two from being together forever. But even so, all these years have passed, and Grandma's heart has always belonged to only that one man; her feelings have never changed."

Queen Sharon's beautiful and wise eyes sparkled with curiosity. She leaned forward slightly and asked softly, "My dear, so what exactly happened with your third grandfather? As far as I know, the old lady was only ever in love with one man. If they never stayed together, then where did this third son come from? Besides, we've all confirmed that your third grandfather is indeed the old lady's biological son!"

The Queen held her highly respected husband and mother in high esteem, after all, she was a legendary figure. But no one expected that she had such an unknown past.

Upon hearing Queen Sharon's question, everyone perked up their ears and turned their gazes to Catherine, their faces filled with anticipation and curiosity, seemingly eager to hear what unexpected developments Catherine would bring.

Upon hearing her grandmother's words, Catherine sighed and gently rubbed her forehead, saying, "Oh dear, this kind of scenario with Great-Grandma is all too common in Chinese novels! It's usually the kind of story where the domineering CEO's sweet little wife runs away with the baby. But our old lady isn't your average delicate woman! She's quite the character, and her motto is 'leave the father, keep the child.' Back then, they had a passionate one-night stand, and the old lady got pregnant. Later, she resolutely gave birth to the child, who is our Third Grandfather. It's that simple."

Hilbert patiently listened to his sister's story, though it seemed to him that all of the old woman's past had nothing to do with his own engagement. Frankly, he wasn't particularly interested in the old woman's past; he was merely a listener. The problem was, however, that his sister hadn't yet revealed any crucial information about the origins of his engagement.

Finally, Hilbert couldn't help but ask, "Catherine, I still don't understand what this has to do with your engagement. After all, these are things from the older generation, how can they be related to your marriage?"

Catherine didn't directly answer her brother's question. Instead, she turned her head slightly, her gaze falling on her grandparents sitting beside her. With a slightly grave expression, she said, "Grandpa and Grandma, after so many years, it seems the new Chosen One has finally appeared. However, what's unexpected is that the chosen one is actually me—this new Chosen One who shoulders a great mission and has a decisive significance! I don't know if you can understand what I mean by what I'm saying?"

Just as Catherine finished speaking, Queen Sharon and Prince Carlos, who had been sitting upright, suddenly became agitated. They jumped to their feet as if electrocuted, their faces filled with shock and worry. Realizing they had lost their composure, they slowly sat back down.

The others present were completely baffled by the news Catherine had mentioned, but the royal couple clearly understood its deeper meaning.

Queen Sharon's voice trembled slightly with urgency as she eagerly asked Catherine, "My child, how could you be the chosen one? How are you feeling? Do you feel unwell or anything unusual?"

Meanwhile, Prince Carlos remained silent, but his anxious gaze was fixed on Catherine, as if urging her to give an answer as soon as possible.

Catherine smiled and said softly, "Really, it's nothing! Actually, this marriage was made when these two old people were young, and our kind old lady has two deep-seated wishes. First, of course, she hopes that I can fulfill that marriage promise; and second, she hopes that my third grandfather can reunite with his long-lost father. As for the matter I just mentioned, it's that I'm about to marry the man with whom I first developed feelings, and I'll ensure that he will love me and be faithful to me for life. In this way, everything will be perfectly settled. So, Grandpa and Grandma, you don't need to worry about this at all. Because it's all my responsibility. Since Heaven has chosen me to shoulder this mission, I will definitely complete it without hesitation!"

After hearing Catherine's words, Queen Sharon and Prince Carlos showed deep anxiety and worry on their faces. However, they knew very well that the matter had already developed to the point where it could not be changed.

Hilbert listened quietly to his sister's story, gazing at her with the same worried expression. He knew perfectly well that the person his sister was talking about was Si Yanjing. However, he couldn't say he particularly liked Si Yanjing.

He was afraid that he would hurt his sister again, but he also knew that his sister was stubborn and would not change her mind once she made a decision. He knew that this matter was already settled.

Hilbert gazed resolutely into the distance, his heart filled with unwavering resolve to bring his sister back to China. Although he knew his time was running out, he was determined to use every last moment to protect his sister.

Meanwhile, the lovely and innocent Catherine was completely unaware of this. She hadn't yet mentioned her desire to return to China with her brother, unaware that Hilbert had already made this important decision.

Those around them, upon hearing this conversation, were completely bewildered, utterly baffled. However, faced with this shocking revelation from the old woman, everyone couldn't resist taking a bite. After all, such a dramatic turn of events doesn't happen every day.

Everyone knew very well that once Catherine made a decision, it was as solid as a nail in the coffin and could not be changed.

Furthermore, judging from the attitude of the two elders, they seemed to tacitly approve of the matter. Therefore, even if others had doubts, they dared not think or speculate too much.

After all, it's already quite an honor to have the chance to taste such a big piece of gossip from an old lady!