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 assumed

with Frank was dismissed

still catch the attention of the Johnson family after

gift

partner.

with

enthusiastically moving through the crowd with his companion, even “accidentally” letting slip news of his engagement.

bear it any longer, pinched him hard at his waist, quenching his enthusiasm.

grew, and Jack mentally elevated Mia’s status even higher.

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

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

Joe was very disciplined, the

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

and simply said to

pushed David aside and replied calmly, “There’s nothing to discuss between us, Mr. Smith.

pointedly at Wendy.

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

seemed both ironic and amusing to

“Come here, Mia.”