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 appearance,

companion. Her previous entrance with Frank was dismissed as

the attention of

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

partner.

was delighted

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

it any longer, pinched him hard at

and Jack mentally

banquet was over did Joe confront David, who was preparing

asked and his smile was

had always been a little rogue and Joe was

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

said to Mia,

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

pointedly

her stomach, looking like

seemed both ironic and amusing to

said indisserently, “Come

and oppressive gaze might