Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

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.

the pebble in Alex’s hand before asking the owner, “Vicks, wrap this stone up for me. My dad needs a paperweight in his office. This will

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

realized the stall owner’s name was Vicks. Looks like he knows this young man

also impressed by how Vicks had different expressions for different customers. Vicks would be a great actor if he took that career path.

and pretty it is! Since you’re a regular customer of mine, I’ll sell it to you at the same price you got that porcelain cup yesterday. Nine thousand, and it’s yours!”

annoyingly and pointed at the stone angrily. “I want this pebble. I’ll pay you twenty grand

turned to Alex

uttered icily, “Since I’ve just bought

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 Vicks‘ face.

the change. I’ll take the pebble,”

and he hurriedly picked up the bills. He then turned to Alex and shot him an apologetic smile. “Young man, I have another antique paperweight used by

I know what you have. I chose this and had

others.”