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.

to David’s high-profile

companion. Her previous entrance with Frank was dismissed as a

than some sour comments about the White family’s daughter, who could still catch the attention of the Johnson family after leaving the Smiths,

the gift from the Horizon

partner.

delighted with

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

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

mentally

was over did Joe confront

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

and Joe was very disciplined, the two were at opposite extremes and rarely

status, David was not at all intimidated by Joe, and a sense

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

discuss between us, Mr. Smith. The person you’re waiting for is over

pointedly

stood nearby, red-eyed, clutching her stomach, looking like

seemed both ironic and amusing to

said indisserently,

manner and oppressive gaze might have forced