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,

previous entrance with Frank was dismissed as

White family’s daughter, who could still catch the attention

Frank to replace her in presenting the gift from

partner.

was delighted with the

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

any longer, pinched him hard at his waist, quenching his

grew, and Jack mentally

did Joe confront

asked and

had always been a little rogue and Joe was very disciplined, the two were at opposite

intimidated by Joe, and a sense of rivalry was evident.

ignored David’s hostility and simply said to

to discuss between us, Mr. Smith.

pointedly at Wendy.

red-eyed, clutching her stomach, looking

sight seemed both ironic and

said indisserently, “Come here, Mia.”

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