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

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

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

discreetly messaged Frank to replace her in presenting the gift from the

partner.

delighted with the arrangement.

enthusiastically moving through the

him hard at his waist,

Jack mentally elevated Mia’s

when the banquet was over did Joe confront David, who was preparing to leave with

fiancée?” David asked and his smile was

Joe was very disciplined,

status, David was not at all intimidated by Joe, and a sense

ignored David’s hostility and simply said

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

looked pointedly at Wendy.

her stomach, looking

both ironic

said indisserently, “Come here, Mia.”

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