Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade

Chapter 209

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.

Vicks didn’t want to 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.

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

Resigned, Vicks sat on the ground and grumbled to himself lest Jones started picking on him again.

“Loser!” Jones scowled, his gaze meeting Alex’s as he lifted his head.

When he spotted Jessica standing behind Alex, he couldn’t keep his eyes off her.

Jones was instantly mesmerized by her youthful attire and innocent looks.

He 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 uncle is the head of our family and my father is the general manager of Jones Corporation-”

Unfortunately, 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 know you.”

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

There was no way she’d let the love of her life see her together with another man.

Desmond’s hand paused in mid–air awkwardly. His embarrassment quickly turned into anger.

“Young girl, do you know what are the consequences of rejecting me?” Desmond’s lips twisted cynically.

Jessica was afraid as he was a rich brat while she was just an ordinary citizen.

She glanced at Alex, hoping he’d help her.

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Chapter 209 Desmond Jones

“What are the consequences?” Alex inched closer to Jessica and shot Desmond a mocking smile.

At once, Desmond’s face darkened and an icy glint flashed in his eyes.

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A crowd had formed around them, but Alex still insisted on going against him. It was apparent that Alex intended to humiliate him in public!

“Bumpkin! Who are you? Is she your girlfriend?” Desmond sneered, “Even if she’s your girlfriend, don’t you know who I am? No women at Portabello Street would dare to reject me!”

His gaze settled on Jessica as he threatened, “Girl, think about it. Be prepared to pay for your actions if you reject me!”

After that announcement, he swiveled around.

With a wave of his hand, his bodyguards came forward and surrounded both Alex and Jessica.

The crowd was shocked to see the scene.

The Jones family was the leader of the antique industry in Nebula City. They were so powerful that no one dared to go against them.

These two will suffer dire consequences for offending Mr. Jones, they thought.

The bodyguards seemed so menacing that even Jessica’s face paled in fear.

She knew Alex could settle this easily, but what if he failed?

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