The big boss is reborn and lets himself go.

Time flies, and several hours have passed in the blink of an eye. Catherine and her brother Hilbert took a nap in two random lounges in the main hall, and time slipped away quietly.

It was 3 p.m. local time. Catherine slowly awoke from her soft, European-style bed, her eyes still heavy with sleep and her expression languid. She had only slept for two or three hours the previous night, kneeling in prayer in the rain, which was clearly far from enough to fully recover.

Despite this, Catherine felt unusually tired, as if crushed by an invisible force, but she knew she couldn't continue sleeping. The test results were in, and many important things awaited her. Therefore, she had to get up immediately and get to work.

Only in this way can she complete all her tasks as soon as possible and return to the capital in time for her grandfather Si Moyuan's birthday celebration.

Catherine finished washing up quickly, like a whirlwind, and then changed into a brand-new white European-style dress in record time. The dress's unique design and cut made her look both fragile and resilient. This was exactly the image she wanted to project to her other siblings—a broken yet incredibly strong persona.

Catherine appeared without makeup, confident in her natural beauty and believing she exudes charm even without cosmetics. She didn't spend much time styling her hair, simply tying it into a ponytail. This natural and casual look accentuated her fresh and refined气质 (qi zhi - inherent quality/temperament).

Nevertheless, Catherine's beauty could not be concealed. She was naturally beautiful, with features so exquisitely sculpted they seemed almost divine. Her skin was as white as snow, her lips slightly upturned, and her radiant, flamboyant beauty carried a hint of vulnerability. Her eyes were clear, revealing a resolute determination.

Catherine left her room with graceful, firm steps, then walked straight toward the lounge where her brother Hilbert was. She knocked lightly on the door, her voice clear and melodious.

A mere second later, Hilbert opened the door from the inside with astonishing speed. When he saw that the person standing outside was his sister, his expression softened instantly. His eyes shone with boundless doting affection and love, as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them.

He smiled at his sister and said gently, "My dear sister, what brings you here?"

Seeing her brother Hilbert's genuine and radiant smile, Catherine said gently, "Brother, are you ready? The test results should be out by now. After that, we should go to that meeting hall for a family meeting. At the same time, we'll also hold the ceremony to add your and my child's names to the Nore Lancaster royal family genealogy. Once that's done, we can fly to China."

Catherine's eyes were filled with anticipation and excitement. Hilbert smiled and replied, "You're here. Are you ready?"

Catherine walked quickly to him and said impatiently, "Hurry up!" However, Hilbert did not show much reaction. He just affectionately patted his sister's head and said gently, "Well, I'm all packed. Let's go now. I'm not afraid of anything with you by my side. So you don't need to worry about me being nervous or scared."

Catherine looked up at Hilbert, her eyes shining with unwavering determination. Her expression was earnest and serious, as if she were about to tell Hilbert an important secret. She said, "Yes, no matter who I am, I'm still your sister, and a sister will always protect her brother. So don't be afraid, brother, I'm here." With that, she hugged Hilbert tightly. Although she was shorter than him, her embrace warmed Hilbert's heart.

Hilbert was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected his sister to do this so suddenly. But soon, a happy smile spread across his face. He gently patted his sister's back, feeling her care and love.

He knew that whatever the future held, they would support each other and face it together. This simple hug made Hilbert feel the warmth of home and filled him with confidence for the future.

He still reached out and hugged his sister, as if he wanted to give each other strength and encouragement through this embrace.

Just then, Catherine was seen clinging to her brother Hilbert's shoulder, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist, almost hanging on him.

She buried her face in her brother's neck and said in a muffled voice, "Brother, don't be afraid, I will protect you."

When Hilbert heard his sister's words, he was immediately puzzled. Something seemed off, and his sister's mood didn't seem quite right either.

He didn't think much of it, but gently patted his sister's back and comforted her tenderly, "Okay, I know you'll protect me, but time is of the essence, we need to hurry to the conference hall. Grandpa and Grandma are already waiting for us, it wouldn't be good if we kept them waiting."

After hearing her brother's words, Catherine slowly let go of his arms and stepped out. She looked at him, a hint of reluctance and dependence in her eyes, but still nodded in agreement.

Then, in a slightly coquettish tone, she said, "Okay, okay, I know, let's go now." After saying that, she took her brother's hand and walked towards the conference room together.

Hilbert didn't expose Catherine's whining; instead, he was delighted by his sister's affection for him. A faint smile appeared on his face.

Hilbert gently closed the door, while Catherine obediently took her brother's arm, and the two walked together toward the conference hall.

A few minutes later, the brother and sister walked hand in hand into the spacious conference hall.

By this time, a considerable number of people had already gathered in the conference hall, waiting for the meeting to begin. When the door opened, all eyes turned to the brother and sister who entered.

Catherine, completely ignoring the stares of those around her, pulled her brother into the hall without hesitation. She walked straight to a middle-aged man in a European-style double-breasted vintage suit. The man was handsome, with striking features and a strong mixed-race appearance, though his features were predominantly those of the Jade Continent people. Beside him sat a beautiful, elegant woman from the Jade Continent, her doll-like blue eyes captivating.

After letting go of her brother's hand, Catherine excitedly stepped forward and hugged the middle-aged man tightly, saying excitedly, "Uncle Blaine, it's been so long! I've missed you so much! How have you been lately?"

It turns out that this middle-aged man was Catherine's maternal uncle—Prince Blaine.

Crown Prince Blaine gently hugged Catherine back, then slowly pulled away, smiling at her with a hint of doting and teasing in his eyes: "I've been doing very well lately, it's just a pity that I haven't been as wonderful as our Princess Catherine!"

Hearing her uncle's words, Catherine knew he was teasing her, but she didn't get angry or argue. After all, she had indeed experienced many interesting and exciting things lately, which could be described as quite fascinating. So, she chose to remain silent and tacitly accept her uncle's statement.

At the same time, she knew how much her uncle cared for and loved her, and that such teasing was a way of showing affection. Therefore, she didn't mind her uncle saying that; on the contrary, she felt it was a unique way for them to communicate.