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.

high-profile

companion. Her previous entrance with Frank was

some sour comments about the White family’s daughter, who could still catch the

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

partner.

delighted with

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

longer, pinched him hard

anger grew, and Jack mentally

Joe confront David,

asked and his smile was not quite reaching

been a little rogue and Joe was very disciplined,

their equal status, David was not at all intimidated by Joe, and a sense of rivalry was

simply said to

between us, Mr.

pointedly

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

sight seemed both ironic and amusing

said indisserently,

and oppressive gaze might have forced a lesser person to