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 appearance,

entrance with Frank was dismissed as a

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

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

partner.

delighted with the

disdained socializing, enthusiastically moving

longer, pinched him hard

mentally elevated

Joe confront David,

fiancée?” David asked and his smile

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

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

said to Mia, “We

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

pointedly at

her stomach, looking like a forsaken

sight seemed both ironic and amusing

said indisserently, “Come

oppressive gaze might have forced

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