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

companion. Her previous entrance with Frank

who could still catch the attention of the Johnson family after leaving the Smiths,

the gift from the Horizon Group and then played along

partner.

was delighted with

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

him hard at his waist,

mentally elevated Mia’s status even

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

David asked and his smile was

always been a little rogue and Joe was very disciplined, the two were

intimidated by Joe, and

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

nothing to discuss between us, Mr. Smith. The person

pointedly

her stomach, looking like a

sight seemed both ironic and amusing to Mia.

said indisserently, “Come here,

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