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

Chapter 208 Pretending

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A young man wearing a freshly pressed suit with various bracelets on both wrists was striding towards them.

It was broad daylight, but he was wearing a pair of retro gold–rimmed sunglasses with round frames which were popular in the 90s.

It made him seemed both pompous and fancy.

There were five bodyguards trailing behind the young man. Compared to his elegant demeanor, these burly bodyguards were ferocious looking. The crowd hurriedly made way for them.

“Oh, Mr. Jones!”

The owner greeted him instantly with a delighted smile while buttering him up, “Mr. Jones, you should’ve told me about your arrival so I can welcome you at the entrance of the street!”

“Enough with the nonsense. I’ll look around myself.” The young man waved him off impatiently.

wrap this stone up for

boss forced a smile, looking torn. “Mr. Jones, I’ve given the pebble to him.”

then that Alex realized the stall owner’s name was Vicks. Looks like he knows this young man well, he mused.

different expressions for different customers. Vicks would be a great actor if he took that

and pretty it is! Since you’re a regular customer of mine, I’ll sell

nonsense. Get out of my way!” Jones kicked Vicks away annoyingly and pointed at

started thumping furiously upon hearing that amount. He turned to Alex and asked, “Hey, why don’t you give it to

“Since I’ve just bought this, I’ve no intention

to sell it. You didn’t even pay for it. The one who pays for it will get it!” Jones replied indignantly and pulled out his wallet. He took out a stack of bills and flung it in

I’ll take the pebble,” he announced.

the bills. He then turned to Alex and shot him an apologetic smile. “Young man, I have another antique paperweight used by King Yeats IV. That will be so much better than this

have. I chose this and had

others.”

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Chapter 208 Pretending