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.

want to offend Jones, but at the same time, he was not one to go back on his word, so he tried to convey his intentions

merely said, “I’m not

to himself lest Jones

his gaze meeting Alex’s as he

he couldn’t keep his eyes

by her youthful

the antique industry. My uncle is the head of our family and my father is the general

his sentence. She put a hand up to stop him. “I’m sorry, but I’m not interested

knew what Desmond wanted to do, but she

of her life see her

mid–air awkwardly. His embarrassment quickly turned

the consequences

was a rich brat while she was just an ordinary

hoping he’d help her.

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Alex inched closer to Jessica and shot Desmond a mocking

Desmond’s face darkened and an icy glint

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going against him. It was apparent that Alex