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.

offend Jones, but at the same time, he was not one to go back on his word, so he tried to convey his intentions through his facial expressions.

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

the ground and grumbled to himself lest Jones started picking on

gaze meeting Alex’s as

he couldn’t keep his

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

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

do, but she

the love of

paused in mid–air awkwardly. His embarrassment quickly

the consequences of rejecting

as he was a rich brat while she was just an

Alex, hoping he’d help

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Alex inched closer to Jessica and shot Desmond

an icy glint