Under the traditional common law-what is likely legal result

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Duardo promises to pay Joey, a boy in the neighborhood, $100 to mow and to fertilize the lawn to and to trim the shrubs. Joey says nothing but promptly commences work. Just before Joey is finished, Duardo changes his mind and revokes his offer and cancels his promise. Under the traditional common law, what is the likely legal result?

There is no contract since the offer was revoked before acceptance but Joey probably will get quasi-contract relief.

Joey will prevail in a lawsuit for fraud or deceit against Duardo.

Joey will win a breach of contract lawsuit against Duardo and receive the $100 plus emotional distress damages.

The state will prosecute Duardo for attempted embezzlement.

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