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.

David’s high-profile

was his companion. Her previous entrance with Frank

the White family’s daughter, who could still catch the attention of the Johnson family after leaving the Smiths, no one questioned

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

partner.

was delighted

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

to bear it any longer, pinched him hard at

grew, and Jack mentally elevated Mia’s status

when the banquet was over did Joe confront David, who

asked

a little rogue and Joe was very disciplined, the two were at opposite extremes

not at all intimidated by Joe, and a sense

David’s hostility and simply said to

replied calmly, “There’s nothing to discuss between

pointedly

red-eyed, clutching her stomach, looking

ironic and

said indisserently, “Come here,

imposing manner and oppressive gaze might have forced a lesser