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, everyone

companion. Her previous entrance with Frank

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

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

partner.

delighted with

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

longer, pinched him hard at his waist,

Jack mentally elevated

was over did Joe confront David, who was

asked and his smile was not quite reaching

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

was not at all intimidated by Joe, and a sense

David’s hostility and simply said

“There’s nothing to discuss between us, Mr. Smith. The person

looked pointedly

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

seemed both ironic and amusing

said indisserently,

imposing manner and oppressive gaze might have forced