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

previous entrance with Frank was dismissed as a

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

presenting the gift from the Horizon Group and then played along

partner.

was delighted with

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

to bear it any longer, pinched him hard at his

Jack mentally

Joe confront

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

had always been a little rogue and Joe was very

not at all intimidated by Joe, and a sense of rivalry was evident.

David’s hostility and simply said

calmly, “There’s nothing to discuss between us, Mr. Smith.

pointedly at

red-eyed, clutching her stomach,

both ironic and amusing to Mia.

indisserently, “Come here,