Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

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.

one to go back on his word, so he tried to convey his intentions through his facial expressions.

Vicks‘ hint but ignored him. He merely said, “I’m not giving this to

Vicks sat on the ground and grumbled to

meeting Alex’s as

he couldn’t keep his

mesmerized by her youthful attire

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

wasn’t about to let him finish his sentence. She put a hand up to stop him. “I’m

to do, but she was in love

no way she’d let the love of her

hand paused in mid–air awkwardly. His embarrassment quickly turned

know what are the consequences of rejecting

afraid as he was a rich brat while she

hoping he’d help

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face darkened and an icy glint flashed in his