Back in Melbourne, Catherine’s vicious stepsister, Evelyn Jones couldn’t believe it, the news was too shocking and unbearable for her. “It’s Catherine Mum, how can it be?” She yelled after catching a glimpse of her mother, Elissa walk into her disheveled room gloomily. She had been screeching and howling in anguish for the past few minutes after finding out.Evelyn had never felt so full of anger and malice like this before in her whole life. Her mascara ran black through her cheeks, her hair was a mess and out of place. Her eyes were red and full of rage. And her entire outfit was disheveled like that of a mad woman. “How can it be Ca-the-rine? Why does it have to be H-E-R? It can’t be!!!!” she screamed continuously in a trembling voice. She became increasingly hysterical, crying and screaming in despair. Slap! Evelyn blinked her tears eyes as she felt pain gushing at her left cheek. Her mother who always treated her like a precious jewel had just slapped her for the first time.“
When she married Magnus Jones, a wealthy and influential polygamist big shot as his second wife, Elissa struggled to come to terms with the fact that she would have to share her husband with other women even though he told her what it would be like from the start. And indeed a few years after he married her, he also wedded Catherine’s mother, Diana Lewis as his third wife and she was slowly becoming his new favorite. While some may have found a way to navigate this complex situation with grace and understanding, Elissa's bitterness was on a whole different level.From the moment Magnus had taken Diana as his third wife, Elissa's world had been turned upside down. She had once been the sole recipient of Magnus's attention, the one who held his heart and commanded his affections. But then, Diana had trespassed upon her territory, becoming a constant thorn in her flesh.Elissa's grievance grew with each passing day, fueled by her own insecurities and fears of being replaced. Diana’s beau
Despite her explanation, her grandmother's phone calls kept coming and the incessant nagging was starting to affect her mood. She couldn't understand why Matilda was suddenly so insistent on her coming back to Australia. They had never been particularly close, and Catherine couldn't help but feel that her grandmother's newfound interest in her was solely because she had been chosen as the queen. It left a bitter taste in Catherine's mouth. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. The old woman probably also didn't want people to think that Catherine wasn't treated well at home. But that was the absolute truth and also the reason she settled in the United States instead of Australia in the first place.“Catherine, my dear, you need to be on an immediate flight back to Australia," Matilda insisted with a sense of urgency in her voice. “Grandma, I already told you, it's not that simple. I have palace officials right here in my home now and they said I would be staying her
Shawn leaned closer to the phone, his eyes glinting with interest. "And what might that be, my lady?" he asked, his mind racing with possibilities. Catherine paused for a moment, feeling a thrill of excitement run through her. She couldn't believe she was flirting with the king, but she couldn't help herself. "I heard that being the queen of Australia comes with a lot of power, your grace," she said slowly, drawing out each word. "And I have to admit, I'm quite intrigued by the idea of having that kind of power at my fingertips."King Shawn's eyes widened in surprise at her boldness. He couldn't help but be amused by her enticing nature. “I like a woman who knows what she wants," he said, his voice growing even deeper.Catherine felt her cheeks flush with pleasure. "I know what I want, your grace," she replied with confidence. "And I'm not afraid to go after it."Shawn was impressed, he was starting to confirm that their union would not be so bad at all. "Hmmm, I can see that. You
Her long brown hair was styled in loose waves that fell around her shoulders, with a few strands pinned back to frame her face. Her makeup was natural and flawless, as she had instructed the beautician, with a pop of pink color on her lips that perfectly matched her dress. She accessorized the dress with a simple silver necklace and a matching bracelet that completed the look perfectly.Zowie stretched her paws out, playing with the tail of Catherine’s dress like it was a toy and Catherine laughed."You're getting restless now, aren't you?" she said. "Well, we'll be home soon, I promise. And then you can run around in the garden and chase the birds."Zowie meowed again, and Catherine smiled."I know, I missed home too," she said. "But we're almost there. The guards said just a few more minutes." As the plane descended towards the airport, Catherine felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Her heart was pounding with anticipation. She had heard that there was going to be a huge welco
The entire Jones family along with hundreds of other close family friends and well-wishers all stood in the huge villa living room waiting for Catherine’s arrival. They were all very excited and nervous at the same time. After all, it wasn't every day that someone from their family became the future queen of their country. Everyone was dressed in their best outfits, and the room was decorated with balloons and streamers of purple and white, Catherine’s favorite colors. The anticipation was palpable, and everyone’s eyes were fixed on the grand entrance. Catherine was currently the talk of the whole world and the pride of her family. She had achieved something remarkable and worth the intensity of the celebrations.As soon as Catherine walked into the living room, the whole place erupted into piercing screams and cheering. She was surprised to see the entire room decorated with balloons and streamers. The walls were also lined with congratulatory messages for her. “Catherine, darling,
Catherine's grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, siblings, close friends, relatives, and other well-wishers present kept taking turns in congratulating her. Meanwhile, some family members of hers were struggling to reconcile their feelings of jealousy and resentment towards her. The fact that the unpopular Catherine of the Jones Family was now going to be the queen and it wasn’t them or their daughters/sisters who were chosen was a big blow. But, they put on a show of being happy for her, showering her with compliments and congratulations. However, Catherine could still sense the jealousy and envy in some of their faces, but she tried her best to ignore it and focus on the positive energy in the room. Even those who barely spoke to her or had previously shown disdain towards her in the past were now trying to butter up to her, hoping to get in her good books. They kept flattering Catherine and trying to make it appear to others that they had a close relationship with her. It made h
Liana was taken aback by Catherine's blunt response and how she smartly turned the tables in her favor by being sweet and gentle while also shunning her. That wasn’t the reaction she was expecting from Catherine at all, especially since they’d clashed more than thrice in the past. She was truly aggravated and disturbed by the strange turn of events. Her little plan with Evelyn failed after all.After Catherine gracefully extricated herself from the uncomfortable encounter with Liana she continued to greet the guests. As she made her way through the gathering, she couldn't help but notice the curious glances and whispers that followed her. It was clear that her interactions with Liana had not gone unnoticed by others. The gossip was already spreading so fast.“It seems our future queen is really smart and well-coordinated. Look how she handled that situation,” she heard someone saying as she passed by.Maintaining her poise, Catherine greeted her other family members and well-wishers,