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

with

White family’s daughter, who could still catch the attention of the Johnson family after leaving the Smiths, no one questioned

the gift from

partner.

with

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

longer, pinched him hard at his waist, quenching

mentally elevated

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

Mr. Smith want with my fiancée?” David asked and his smile was

was very disciplined, the two

intimidated by Joe, and a sense

and simply said to Mia, “We

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

pointedly

stood nearby, red-eyed, clutching her stomach, looking

ironic and amusing to Mia.

said indisserently, “Come here, Mia.”

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