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Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Daddy Bought A Car 

In the afternoon, Alex headed to the kindergarten when it was time for dismissal

Alex, are you leaving?Jonathan greeted Alex when he saw him downstairs

That’s right, I’ll be heading off to pick up my son after school,Alex nodded

Alex, are you free later tonight? I’ll bring you out for a meal,Jonathan offered excitedly

He knew that Alex had given him the post as the security guard chief and was extremely grateful, so he hoped to invited Alex for a meal

Another day, maybe. Just work hard for now,Alex patted Jonathan on the shoulder and walked towards 

his RS7 

Don’t worry, Alex. I won’t disappoint!Jonathan nodded vigorously. He would remember how Alex had helped him and be grateful to him for his entire life

Alex nodded and drove off

Jonathan was his closest friend back when he was just a security guard, so he would do his best to promote him

At the kindergarten, Alex arrived before the class dismissed, so he headed to the convenience store to buy some cigarettes

Dunn, give me a packet of Carlboro cigarettes,” Alex told the owner of the convenience store

The store owner was a thirtyfiveyearold man named Flynn Dunn. He had a crew cut with a scar on his cheek and looked somewhat intimidating

Flynn glanced at Alex and passed him a packet of fivemilligram cigarettes

Pass me a threemilligram packet instead. Next time, you should stock up on onemilligram cigarettes as well,Alex commented

I knew you weren’t an ordinary person. You’ve struck it rich, haven’t you? Well, I sure can’t afford to stock. onemilligram cigarettes,” Flynn smiled

Carlboro cigarettes were sold for ten per packet for the fivemilligram variety, twenty per packet for the threemilligram variety, and a hundred per packet for the onemilligram topclass variety. Usually, these would only be sold at Lumenopolis. A small city like Nebula City would not stock such highgrade products

Alright,” Alex nodded. He took the cigarettes, opened the box, passed Flynn one, and Flynn lit both cigarettes. Both of them had good chemistry

After all, they had done this routine for four years

Both of them had started off as storeowner and patron, but they were now close friends

I’ll be leaving in two days,Flynn said

Alex was taken aback and queried, Where to?” 

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“I’ll be settling down in the countryside. She doesn’t like the bustle of the city,” Flynn explained

That’s right. It’ll be better for your mental health to stay away from the lively city. I know that you’re not the type, though.Alex commented

Flynn laughed, Well, you set your pride aside and became a livein soninlaw for a woman as well. What’s moving to the countryside compared to that?” 

Alex chuckled. I didn’t do that just for a woman

However, he did not explain himself

Flynn glanced at the RS7 outside the store and stated, Well, I was about to let you take over this shop. but looks like you don’t need the money.” 

You can leave the keys here. Perhaps I’d come over for a smoke if I felt like it,” Alex replied

Alright then. I’ll get someone to restock tomorrow,Flynn nodded

Just then, the school bell rang

Best of luck.Alex smiled and headed for the kindergarten

Flynn was lost in thought as he watched Alex leave

Although they had become close over the span of four years, they had not asked each other about their backgrounds

He then looked at the RS7, and his heart welled up with respect for Alex

It’s been four years, and the Jennings family hasn’t found out your true identity yet. No one can beat you when it comes to patience and endurance,Flynn muttered. I don’t understand, though. Why stop now?” 

Soon after that, Alex saw Stanley and waved to him

Daddy!Stanley greeted Alex and rushed towards him

Were you a good boy today?Alex inquired

I was!Stanley nodded. He added, Daddy, for some weird reason, the teachers have treated me really, really well lately. All the students are jealous of me.” 

Alex smiled. Of course, they would be. I’m sure Ms. Winston witnessed how I dealt with the Langdons 

Alright then, you’ll have to study hard and avoid fighting with others, or your teachers will be disappointed, won’t they?Alex smiled

Alright! I’ll be a good boy, and my classmates haven’t been bullying me lately!Stanley nodded

Alex nodded and brought him to the RS7

Say goodbye to uncle,Alex instructed

Stanley glanced at Flynn and waved to him, Goodbye, Uncle Flynn.” 

Bye, Stanley,Flynn chuckled

Chapter 23 Daddy Bought A Car 

Alex cast Flynn one final gaze and brought Stanley into the car

Daddy, did you buy a car? It looks so pretty! We’ve finally gotten a car! No one in school will look down on me anymore!Stanley examined the car and quipped

When Stanley gets older, Daddy will buy a better one for you,Alex patted Stanley on the head, buckled. his seatbelt, and headed to the driver’s seat

When they got home, Stanley chimed, Grandma, Mommy, Daddy got a new car!” 

Carmen and Heather, who were watching the television, stared at Alex in shock

Did you really bought a car today?Heather inquired in shock

She was still in shock when she met Alex at the car dealership, but when she left, she suddenly realized something was a bit odd. Why would Alex go to a showroom for no good reason

Carmen awaited his answer in shock as well

I was getting a car for President Sawyer,Alex explained

Oh, I thought you actually got yourself a car,Carmen scoffed and continued watching television

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