Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 821 Magical Pill

One billion?

As soon as Giles uttered those words, everyone gaped at him, flabbergasted by what he had just said.

They did not think the pills in the emerald box, which bore an uncanny resemblance to coca beans, would turn out to be magical pills.

Rather, they thought Giles had lost his mind and was spouting nonsense after eating what was inside.

Even Lydia, who knew Giles better than most, found herself echoing the sentiment. Renowned for his frugal nature, Giles had garnered quite the reputation as a penny-pincher. It was an open secret that no one could extract even a single cent from his grasp, let alone take advantage of him. Thus, the notion of him willingly shelling out a staggering one billion for four cocoa beans was nothing short of absurd.

Glowering at Alex, Lydia pointed at his nose and berated him, “You’re such a despicable person, Alex. What on earth is that thing in the emerald box? Why is my grandpa like this? I’ll never forgive you if something happens to him!”

attempt to clarify the situation would be futile at that moment, he resigned himself to wait for

would pilfer the

I’ve never been better.” Giles tugged at his granddaughter’s arm to stop her from causing

who was also in his eighties and had a deep familiarity with his lifelong friend, instantly noticed. the peculiarities of the unfolding

means they’re not as simple as they look. Their effects must be extraordinary to make

thought ended there, Richard snatched the emerald box from Giles and

me. I won’t sell it to you. In fact, I’m going to settle it separately for the one you stole,”

box of magical pills was taken

old geezer. I’ll give you two billion for two pills then. Is that

cocoa beans? Everyone at the scene was utterly convinced that the

cheapskate, and being stingy was his trait. The fact that he was willing

like cocoa beans meant two things-either he had

not understand what kind of effects were worth two billion.

heard his old friend raising the price, he was convinced that the contents of the emerald

like what Aler said? Will I become