Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 1040 An Unsettling Aura

Alex gazed at the invitation card before instinctively turning to Garett, who met his gaze with a knowing smile.

It was evident that Garett was offering his assistance. Without hesitation, Alex accepted the card, fully aware of the opportunity it presented to acquire the Blood Ganoderma.

“You’re Mr. Greaves’ nephew?” The security guard stared at Alex in shock, unable to believe his ears. All this time, he had always considered Alex to be a pauper, but who would have thought that he was actually Mr. Greaves’ nephew? This revelation commanded respect from the security guard, who addressed him accordingly.

“Why? Don’t you believe me?” Alex raised an eyebrow and gave the security guard a teasing look. He understood that Garett must hold some importance for the security guard to treat him with such respect.

the security guard immediately responded with great respect, “Don’t be silly, Mr. Jefferson. Why would I ever question Mr. Greaves? I’ve been

as to kneel before Alex and rub his shoes as a

by the security guard’s display of subservience. Realizing that the guard was a coward at heart, he decided to let the matter slide and entered

Alex,” Alex said as he

replied, “You’re welcome.

point, stating, “I’m here

Ganoderma!” Garett regarded him more seriously at the mention of the Blood Ganoderma. “I’ve received information that the final item up for auction tonight will be the Blood

prepared, Alex. The Blood Ganoderma

Blood Ganoderma would

face. It wasn’t a problem for him as

his thoughts. While Garett appeared genuinely kind-hearted, emanating an aura that only came from consistently showing kindness to others. Alex was perplexed by an underlying unsettling energy surrounding