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 appearance,

with Frank was dismissed as

some sour comments about the White family’s daughter, who could still catch the attention of the Johnson family after

Frank to replace her in presenting the gift from the Horizon Group and then played

partner.

with the arrangement.

through the crowd with his companion, even

unable to bear it any longer, pinched him hard

Jack mentally elevated

over did Joe confront

asked and his

very disciplined,

at all intimidated by Joe, and a sense

hostility and simply said to Mia, “We need to talk.”

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

pointedly

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

sight seemed both ironic and amusing

indisserently, “Come

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