Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade by Mr. Adeel

Chapter 187 The Joy Of Engagement

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“You useless scum, what are you talking about? Do you have a death wish, huh?” Jacob growled, raising a hand to hit Alex.

Alex caught his wrist and held it firmly as Jacob struggled to break free from his grip.

“Sometimes, I really do wonder how your sense of logic functions,” Alex said in disdain. “If I give Harper a normal watch, it means that she’s a whore. So if Henry gives her a branded watch, does it mean that she’s a super whore?”

This family was impossible to deal with.

Initially, Alex had no intention of buying her a present at all. It was upon Heather’s insistence afterwards that he simply picked out a gift from a nearby watch stall.

The watch looked like it was worth only about thirty. Seeing Alex coming in a luxury car, the storekeeper proceeded to call a price of hundred at once. Alex didn’t bother to haggle with the storekeeper either. If he did then he would probably be able to save at least forty or so.

“You think you can compare to Henry? Why don’t you take a closer look at the trash you’ve given me? I can’t believe you actually have the gall to show up with it!” Harper shrilled loudly while glaring at Alex. She flashed the luxury watch glittering on her wrist at him. “Look at this! Now this is a fifty thousand watch! Can you afford it? Get out of my sight with this piece of trash!”

The attendees could only sigh in admiration when they saw Harper’s branded watch.

These days, the Hale family was much more influential in Nebula City than the Jennings family. As such, Harper marrying into the Hale family was seen as bringing honor and glory to their family. Henry Hale would make a wonderful son–in–law.

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was also a son–in–law of the Jennings family.

the son of the Hale family, while Alex was the live–in son–in–law feeding off scraps from the Jennings family. Honestly, it was

asked. It belonged to an elderly but dignified

“Granny!”

“Mother!”

“Mrs. Jennings!”

Jennings‘ in the crowd all approached the old

big day. Why is there a ruckus? Do you all want the

Jacob latched onto the old woman immediately and said pitifully, “Today is my baby sister, Harper’s big day and everyone was happy until Alex showed up and implied Harper is cheap. Isn’t

clouded Demi’s face instantly. It was more than

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Her eyes were hateful as she regarded Alex. “We should throw him and his family

at Harper, Demi immediately made a sound of agreement without any

so many of her grandchildren, only Harper was capable