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.

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

smile, looking torn. “Mr. Jones, I’ve given the

name was Vicks. Looks like he knows this young man

customers. Vicks would be a great

took out a Victorian horse and carriage figurine. “Mr. Jones, this horse and carriage figurine belonged to Queen Katherina II. Look at how delicate 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

away annoyingly and pointed at the stone angrily. “I

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

“Since I’ve just bought this, I’ve no intention of selling it to

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 Vicks‘ face.

I’ll take

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

replied, “Vicks, I know what you have. I chose this and had no intention

others.”