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.

David’s high-profile appearance, everyone assumed

was his companion. Her previous entrance with Frank was

who could still catch the attention of the Johnson

Frank to replace her in presenting the gift from the Horizon Group and then played along

partner.

with the

Johnson, who had always disdained socializing, enthusiastically moving through the

it any longer, pinched him hard at

mentally elevated Mia’s

the banquet was over did Joe confront David, who

fiancée?” David asked and his smile was not quite

and Joe was very disciplined, the two were at opposite extremes and rarely interacted.

at all intimidated by

ignored David’s hostility and simply said to Mia, “We need to talk.”

David aside and replied calmly, “There’s nothing to discuss between us, Mr.

looked pointedly

her stomach, looking like a forsaken

ironic

said indisserently, “Come