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.

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

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

ground and grumbled to himself lest Jones

his gaze meeting Alex’s as he

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

mesmerized by her youthful

smugly, “Hello, pretty girl. My name is Desmond Jones. I’m from the most prominent Jones family in the antique industry. My uncle is the

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

do, but she

let the love of her life see her together with another

awkwardly. His embarrassment quickly turned

girl, do you know what are the consequences of rejecting me?” Desmond’s

was afraid as he was a rich brat while she was

glanced at Alex, hoping he’d

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the consequences?” Alex inched closer to Jessica and shot

Desmond’s face darkened and an icy glint flashed in his