Fled With CEO’s Twin Babies by Sherri Roman

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, everyone

previous entrance with Frank was dismissed as a

the attention of the Johnson family after leaving the Smiths, no one questioned Mia’s

gift from the Horizon Group

partner.

delighted with

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

any longer, pinched him hard at his waist,

Jack mentally elevated Mia’s status

confront David, who

does Mr. Smith want with my fiancée?” David asked and his smile was not

and Joe was very

intimidated by Joe, and a sense of rivalry

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

nothing to discuss between

looked pointedly at

nearby, red-eyed, clutching her stomach, looking

seemed both ironic and

said indisserently, “Come here,

imposing manner and oppressive gaze might have forced a lesser person