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.

not one to go back on his word, so he tried to convey his intentions through his

but ignored him. He merely said,

the ground and grumbled to himself lest Jones started picking on him again.

Jones scowled, his gaze meeting Alex’s as he lifted his

standing behind Alex, he couldn’t

was instantly mesmerized by her youthful attire and innocent

started introducing himself 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 head of

She put a hand up to stop him. “I’m

to do, but she was

of her life see her together

hand paused in mid–air awkwardly. His embarrassment

know what are the consequences of rejecting

he was a rich brat

Alex, hoping he’d

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Desmond

are the consequences?” Alex inched closer to Jessica and shot Desmond a mocking smile.

an icy