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

companion. Her previous entrance with Frank was dismissed as a

who could still catch the attention of the Johnson family

presenting the gift from the Horizon Group and then played along as

partner.

delighted with

socializing, enthusiastically moving through the crowd with his companion, even “accidentally” letting

bear it any longer, pinched him hard

mentally elevated

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

my fiancée?” David asked and

David had always been a little rogue and Joe was very disciplined,

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

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

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

looked pointedly

her stomach, looking

seemed both ironic and

indisserently, “Come

manner and oppressive gaze might have forced a lesser person