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,

was his companion. Her previous entrance with Frank was dismissed as a

some sour comments about the White family’s daughter, who could still catch the attention of the Johnson family

in presenting the gift from the Horizon

partner.

delighted with the arrangement.

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

unable to bear it any longer, pinched him hard at

and Jack mentally

the banquet was over did Joe confront David,

David asked and his smile was not quite reaching his eyes.

was very disciplined, the two were at opposite extremes and

all intimidated

said to Mia, “We need to talk.”

“There’s nothing to discuss between

looked pointedly at Wendy.

stood nearby, red-eyed, clutching her stomach, looking like a forsaken wife.

ironic and amusing to

“Come

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