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.

didn’t want to offend Jones, but at the same time, he was not one to go back on his word, so

but ignored him. He merely

Vicks sat on the ground and grumbled to himself lest Jones started picking

scowled, his gaze meeting Alex’s as he lifted his head.

behind Alex, he couldn’t keep his

instantly mesmerized by her youthful attire

family in the

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

Desmond wanted to do, but she was in love with another

let the love of her life see her

in mid–air awkwardly. His embarrassment quickly turned

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

he was a rich brat while she was just an

at Alex, hoping he’d help

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inched closer to Jessica and shot Desmond a mocking smile.

once, Desmond’s face darkened and an icy glint

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