Fled With CEO’s Twin Babies

Chapter 13 Congratulations, Mr. Smith

“I just can’t bear to part with you.”

Wendy tenderly clung to Joe’s arm, the heart-shaped red birthmark on her snow-white skin becoming more pronounced.

A nameless irritation welled up inside Joe. He glanced at Wendy, “You don’t seem well. Perhaps you should rest.”

“But…” Wendy’s eyes widened in surprise, “Didn’t we agree to announce our engagement?”

Joe thought of Sir Smith’s stubborn stance and felt a

headache coming on. He didn’t know what Mia had said to his grandfather to make him so determined to accept only this granddaughter-in-law.

He said firmly, “I’ll talk to Grandpa. You go rest.”

Knowing he wouldn’t change his mind, Wendy reluctantly followed the waiter out. Before leaving, she shot Mia a venomous glance.

She couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.

She found a secluded corner and made a discreet phone call.

high-profile appearance, everyone assumed

entrance with Frank was dismissed as

the attention of the Johnson family after leaving the Smiths, no

to replace her in presenting the gift from the Horizon Group

partner.

with the

were astonished to see Mr. Johnson, who had always disdained socializing, enthusiastically moving through the crowd with his

any longer, pinched him hard

anger grew, and Jack mentally

was over did Joe confront David, who was preparing to leave

Mr. Smith want with my fiancée?” David asked and his smile was not quite reaching his eyes.

little rogue and Joe was very disciplined, the two were at opposite extremes and rarely

not at all intimidated by Joe, and a sense of rivalry was evident.

simply said to Mia, “We need to talk.”

David aside and replied calmly, “There’s nothing to discuss between us, Mr. Smith. The person you’re waiting for is over

pointedly

stomach, looking like a

sight seemed both ironic

indisserently, “Come