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 appearance, everyone

was his companion. Her previous entrance with

the attention of

presenting the gift from the Horizon Group and then played

partner.

delighted

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

to bear it any longer, pinched

mentally elevated Mia’s status even

when the banquet was over did Joe confront David, who was preparing to

Smith want with my fiancée?” David asked

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

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

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

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

looked pointedly at

clutching her stomach, looking

ironic and amusing

said indisserently,

manner and oppressive gaze might have