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 go back on his word,

merely said, “I’m not giving this

and grumbled to himself

scowled, his gaze meeting Alex’s as

behind Alex, he couldn’t keep his

her youthful attire and innocent looks.

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

Jessica wasn’t 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 to

knew what Desmond wanted to do, but she was in love with another man.

love of

awkwardly. His embarrassment quickly turned into

know what are the consequences of rejecting

a rich brat while she was just an ordinary citizen.

glanced at Alex, hoping he’d help her.

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closer to Jessica and

darkened and an icy glint