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.

ever question Mr. Greaves? I’ve been such an ignorant fool in the past.

went so far as to kneel before Alex and rub his shoes as

the guard was a coward at heart, he

help, Mr. Greaves. I’m Alex,” Alex said as he returned the gold-plated invitation card to

accepted the card with an amicable smile and replied, “You’re welcome. So what caught your attention in

got straight to the point, stating, “I’m here for the Blood Ganoderma!”

up for auction tonight will be the Blood Ganoderma. It’s an exceedingly rare and

their members to acquire it. Be prepared, Alex. The Blood Ganoderma will be valued at least in the hundreds of

believed that obtaining the Blood Ganoderma

fully aware of the fierce competition he would face. It wasn’t

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