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

Chapter 209 Desmond Jones

As Alex refused to give in, Vicks‘ hands were tied as well.

At least Jones wasn’t interested in the vintage bracelet which Alex actually paid for.

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He had already promised to give Alex a free gift. Since the free gift Alex had picked wasn’t of great value, he should maintain his reputation.

Vicks turned to Jones and bowed politely, “Mr. Jones, this pebble isn’t that great. I have better stuff at home-”

But before he could finish his words, Jones aimed a vicious kick at his waist and hollered, “How dare you? I’m a regular customer of yours. Why are you defending an outsider, and a poor one at that?”

His kick sent Vicks crashing to the floor. Vicks rubbed his aching midsection and complained, “Mr. Jones, I can’t help it if he refuses to return it to me.”

As he said that, he signaled Alex to hand him the pebble.

It was obvious Alex wasn’t a wealthy man based on his appearance and actions.

On the other hand, the Jones family was famous in the antique industry, so he had been brought up as a spoilt and rich brat.

to go back

He merely said, “I’m not giving this

on the ground and grumbled to himself lest

scowled, his gaze meeting Alex’s

Jessica standing behind Alex, he couldn’t keep his eyes off her.

her youthful attire

girl. My name is Desmond Jones. I’m from the most prominent Jones family in the antique industry. My uncle is the head of our family and

up to stop him. “I’m sorry, but I’m not interested in getting to

knew what Desmond wanted to do, but she was in love with

let the love of her life see

mid–air awkwardly. His

what are the consequences of rejecting me?” Desmond’s lips twisted cynically.

he was a rich brat while she was just

at Alex, hoping

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Alex inched closer to Jessica

once, Desmond’s face darkened and an icy glint flashed in his eyes.

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Alex still insisted on going against him. It was apparent that