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.

to David’s high-profile appearance, everyone

was his companion. Her previous entrance with

catch the attention of the Johnson family

discreetly messaged Frank to replace her in presenting the gift from the Horizon Group and

partner.

was delighted with the

disdained socializing, enthusiastically moving through the crowd with his

it any longer, pinched him hard at his waist, quenching his

anger grew, and Jack mentally elevated Mia’s status

did Joe confront David, who was preparing

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

was very disciplined, the two were at

intimidated by Joe, and a sense

said to Mia,

between us, Mr. Smith. The person

pointedly

red-eyed, clutching her stomach,

ironic

indisserently, “Come

oppressive gaze might have forced a

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