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

with Frank was dismissed as

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

in presenting the gift from

partner.

was delighted with the

Johnson, who had always disdained socializing, enthusiastically moving through the crowd with his companion, even “accidentally” letting slip news of

bear it any longer, pinched him hard at his

anger grew, and Jack mentally elevated Mia’s status

confront David, who

with my fiancée?” David asked and his smile was not quite reaching his

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

intimidated by Joe, and a

David’s hostility and simply said to Mia,

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

looked pointedly at Wendy.

her stomach,

both ironic and

“Come here, Mia.”