The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 41

Both of them were very depressed as they headed for the first round of maintenance for his Audi A6.

Victor was very proud of his car but the Ferrari driven by Gerald’s friend made him feel a little embarrassed. Both of them had a tacit understanding and felt that they had to find out the truth behind Gerald’s friend.

After that, at the car maintenance shop, as Victor was waiting for the maintenance to be done, he started a conversation with the boss because he wanted to gain some admiration and respect from these people who were looking at him with admiration in their eyes at this time.

At this time, the person who was responsible for maintaining Victor’s vehicle said, “Sir, I think that it’s very wise of you to choose a high-end Audi as your personal car. Our Audi cars are unlike any of the other high-end or luxury cars in the market. For instance, a Ferrari sports car only makes people feel as though they are well-respected. Only rich people would invest in those kinds of cars.”

“Now, most ordinary wealthy businessmen would focus on cars such as Audi or BMW instead.”

“But, don’t you think that it is much better to be driving a Ferrari? You’d definitely gain much more attention and face if you are driving a Ferrari!” Whitney could not help but say in a sour manner at this time.

“Hahaha. Beauty, you should also take note of who’s using or driving the luxury car, then. Let’s not talk about anything else. Let’s just talk about Ferrari sports cars. These are absolute luxury cars costing at least a few hundred thousands of dollars each. Owning a Ferrari is equivalent to branding yourself as a rich and wealthy man.”

“Just a few days ago, they proposed a set of marketing plans in order to stimulate the development of the junior and middle-class. As long as you’re willing to pay a deposit of seven thousand dollars, you’ll be assigned a designated driver to drive you around in their most luxurious Ferraris! Moreover, you’d also be given the opportunity to test drive the car yourself!”

“I’m glad that the really wealthy people such as yourself aren’t influenced by such vehicles or offers, Mr. Wright. On the contrary, there are many other young people nowadays who aren’t down to earth and are only filled with vanity. Even though their families don’t actually own any big businesses and despite some of these people facing their own financial difficulties, they’re more than willing to pay the deposit just to satisfy their own vanity and have an opportunity to test drive the Ferrari.”

As soon as they heard the man’s words, Whitney and Victor exchanged glances with one another.

It seemed as though a big rock in their hearts had been overturned.

“Sir, do you mean to say that as long as you’re willing to pay seven thousand dollars, someone will drive you around so you can experience what it feels like to ride in one of those Ferrari sports cars?” Whitney asked with a shocked expression on her face.

“Yes, but according to insider news, I heard that this promotion will be cancelled in a few days’ time. This is because the promotion seems to be rather useless and many people have criticized Ferrari, saying that this is too flashy!”

“Ahh! I finally understand now!”

Whitney heaved a huge sigh of relief.

It turned out that in an effort to satisfy his own vanity, Gerald actually spent seven thousand dollars just to experience what it felt like to be driven around in a Ferrari. Whitney could not believe that Gerald was actually such a disgusting person!

At this time, Whitney was speculating that Gerald was not trying to avoid getting seen by any students but instead, he had intentionally stopped at the entrance so that she would see him getting off the Ferrari!

This person was really disgusting!

Pfft!

“Ah-choo!”

Gerald had just gotten out of the driving test registration center on campus and he started sneezing as soon as he walked out after signing up for the driving test.

This driving school directly collaborated with the campus and the campus rented out part of the venue for them to run a driving school.

Gerald had already decided to buy a car since he only had a few more days until the end of the month.

He had to spend the three million dollars on his Universal Global Supreme Shopper’s Card.

However, how could he possibly consider buying a car if he did not own a driver’s license?

In the past, Gerald did not even have money to sign up for the driving test to obtain a driver’s license. He finally had enough money to do so now!

Gerald was very excited and full of expectations at this time.

But…

He really did not know why he was sneezing so much lately. Was someone cursing at him?

Hmm…

Gerald decided to head back to the dormitory to rest. At this time, his cell phone suddenly rang. It was a phone call from his roommate, Harper.

“What’s up, Harper?”

“Gerald, where are you? Are you coming back to the dormitory? Alice has suggested that we should all get together and go out. So, should we go? Anyway, Hayley was the one who asked Alice to invite us to join them…”

As Gerald listened to Harper’s words, he felt that Harper was no longer as masculine as he used to be ever since he fell in love with Hayley.

However, he knew that he should not judge Harper like that. After all, when he was in love, he was also acting the same way.

He would always be thinking of Xavia, and he would always be considering her feelings first no matter what he did. When Xavia was happy, she was happy. When Xavia was sad, he was sad. There was no reason to explain why he felt this way.

Perhaps, that was what it was like to love someone.

“Oh! I don’t think I’ll be joining you guys. After all, I’m sure Alice wouldn’t want to see me!” Gerald quickly replied.

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“No, the reason we’ve decided to call you and discuss this matter with you is because Alice specifically asked us to bring you along to the gathering this time!” Harper quickly informed Charlie.

“Huh?” Gerald was taken aback.

It did not make sense at all. Wasn’t Alice always very annoyed whenever she saw him? Why would she specifically invite him to a party?

To be honest, Gerald had already drunk and ate a lot of food during the banquet at noon today, so he wasn’t hungry at all. Instead, he was mostly really exhausted because he had been entertaining and chatting with the businessmen during the banquet earlier.

He really did not feel like going at all.

Moreover, since it was only a simple gathering, Gerald really wanted to get ready for his driving test instead.

Perhaps this was God’s will. After all, most of the lives of the rich second generation started with gatherings and socializing. Even though he had not revealed his identity, all kinds of parties, entertainments and gatherings seemed to be revolving around him already.

When Gerald refused to attend the gathering, Harper also said that he did not feel like going anymore. This made Gerald feel very entangled and finally, he reluctantly agreed to join the party that night.

Gerald went back to the dormitory and changed into a new set of clothes. After that, Gerald and his roommates met up with everyone else as they gathered outside the school gate.

“Alice, why did you suddenly decide to treat us to dinner? Where are we going?”

Naomi was also here and she suddenly asked Alice this question out of curiosity.

“Hahaha. To be honest, it is not my treat tonight but Quinton’s! Their restaurant on Mayberry Commercial Street is opening soon. If the meeting has gone smoothly in the afternoon and if they’ve obtained approval, then Grand Marshall Restaurant will officially belong to Quinton’s family!”

A look of arrogance flashed through Alice’s face and she could not help but raise her eyes to look at Gerald’s expression at this time.

Hmph!

Did Gerald really think that he was so great just because he could afford to invite everyone to have dinner at the most luxurious place inside Wayfair Mountain Entertainment?

This really made Quinton and Alice feel very embarrassed at that time.

But…what would happen again in the future?

Gerald was still going to be the pauper that he had always been. Could he ever afford to bring everyone to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment again?

However, Quinton was different. The Ziegler family did not only own their own factory but they also owned one of the restaurants on Mayberry Commercial Street.

If he could build up a good relationship with the business tycoon, Zack Lyle, then Quinton’s future would be crystal clear.

Alice was the one who insisted on inviting Gerald to join them tonight. She wanted Gerald to know that he could never compare to Quinton and she wanted to see the awkward and embarrassed expression on his face.

However, Alice was a little disappointed. This was because Gerald had a blank expression on his face and it seemed as though he was indifferent to the situation.

‘Okay then! Just wait and see!’ Alice could not help but think to herself.

“Alice, since it is the opening of Quinton’s restaurant, wouldn’t it be inappropriate for you to bring so many of us with you there today? After all, we aren’t that close to him…”

Naomi was a little worried at this time.

Jacelyn, who was fixing up her makeup at this time, suddenly announced excitedly, “Hahaha! How could it be inappropriate? The reason why Alice is treating everyone to dinner today is because she wants to make an important announcement. I believe that everyone remembers what happened at the karaoke bar last week. In fact, Quinton had been the one to ask for his father’s help to deal with this matter. What Quinton did for us really touched Alice’s heart.”

“For the past few days, Quinton had been fiercely pursuing Alice and after much consideration, Alice has finally decided to give Quinton a chance. She’s going to be in a relationship with him and he’s going to be her first love!”

“What?”

Everyone was shocked after listening to Jacelyn’s words.

Unexpectedly, Gerald was the first to scream out loud.

Damn it! Someone had stolen his credit again?

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Gerald felt very uneasy after hearing this news. He was clearly the one who had resolved the matter that Alice was referring to.

Indeed, Gerald did not want to have anything to do with Alice. Moreover, the only reason why he decided to step up and resolve the situation that night was for Naomi’s sake.

However, at this moment, Alice had obviously misunderstood that Quinton was the one who helped her resolve the matter. She even felt that Quinton was very awesome and that was the reason why she made the decision to get together with Quinton.

Alice was indeed a very beautiful girl and she had never been in love before. She was an absolute goddess.

Gerald would be lying if he said that he was not captivated by Alice’s appearance at all.

Should he look for an opportunity to tell Alice the truth? Even if she did not want to thank him, at least she would find out the truth and she would not end up getting in a relationship with someone just because of a mere misunderstanding!

Gerald thought to himself at this time.

The group of people continued talking and laughing before they took a cab to Grand Marshall Restaurant on Mayberry Commercial Street.

The opening ceremony of Grand Marshall Restaurant was naturally very lively because of all the people that they knew and the entire lobby on the first floor was overcrowded at this time. Those who came in and out of the restaurant were all wealthy and powerful people.

“Quinton is really amazing! Alice, does it mean that Grand Marshall Restaurant on Mayberry Commercial Street will belong to the Ziegler family in the future? Can we come here and play whenever we want to?” Jacelyn asked as she looked at Alice.

“Of course! Alice won’t forget us just because she has Brother Quinton now! Isn’t that right, Alice?”

After the girls stepped into the restaurant, they were all very excited and they could not help but look around the restaurant.

“Well, we’re all sisters. Of course, you can come here whenever you want to!”

“In fact, you might not know some news but Grand Marshall Restaurant doesn’t belong entirely to the Ziegler family!” Alice suddenly told the girls as they were all walking around the reception area.

“What? Didn’t the Ziegler family buy Grand Marshall Restaurant?”

“No, the Ziegler family only bought the rights to operate Grand Marshall Restaurant. The real moneymaker and owner is the big boss who owns the entire Mayberry Commercial Street. In fact, the whole commercial street belongs to this big boss!” Alice said as the expression on her face changed immediately.

“Everything on the Mayberry Commercial Street is all owned by one person? Isn’t this place organized by the Mayberry Chamber of Commerce?”

“Oh my god. Who does not know that the Mayberry Commercial Street is like an endless stream of money? Wasn’t it reported on the news that the total amount spent on Mayberry Commercial Street on a daily basis is about fourteen million dollars? That is billions of dollars worth here!”

“Of course, Grand Marshall Restaurant also accounts for more than a few million dollars every month and that would amount to more than tens of millions of dollars a year! The owner is making tons of money without even lifting a finger!”

Jacelyn and the other girls almost exploded when they heard the news.

It turned out that Mayberry Commercial Street was not organized by the Mayberry Chamber of Commerce. Instead, one single big boss owned almost every business on the street.

Wow! How much would that be worth?

“No way! I’m going insane just thinking about it. I want to find out if that big boss has a son. If he has a son, I hope I can marry him!”

were all

the brother owns seventy percent of the business and establishments on Mayberry Commercial Street. The people here refer to him as Mr. Crawford and everyone says he seems like a very cool person. They even held a welcoming banquet for him at noon today. Unfortunately, Quinton only received the confirmation to run the restaurant later in the

ordinary girl like herself? Moreover, Alice really wanted to find out more about this young owner and she tried to look him up on the Internet but she could not find any

Ugh!

he could not help but feel a little embarrassed. This was especially because Alice

Was he very cool?

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when he

Gerald

and Jacelyn would react if they knew that the young boss that

didn’t you tell me that you’re

who was dressed smartly in formal attire, walked over with Harold

especially handsome today. At least, he was really handsome in

you were busy socializing and entertaining your customers…are you

in a relationship before and she was not the

speak in a

businesses on the Mayberry Commercial Street have come to visit us today. I just found a table for them. Come, Alice! I will get you guys a table now,” Quinton replied with a bright smile on

who was standing right at the back

touching a small wooden horse that was placed on a shelf. The small wooden horse looked very delicate and it was made out

with

careful, Brother Gerald!” Quinton quickly

envious of Gerald because he had embarrassed him at

enjoy a luxurious meal inside Wayfair Mountain Entertainment was because Zack owed him a favor for saving his

a little better because his family

forever. After all, it would not be possible

just

you’re careless and break it again? What if you damage the small wooden horse, just like how you damaged the oil painting the last time? Quinton doesn’t owe you anything, so

bumpkin! He

Alice wants to invite Gerald here with us today! He’s making everyone

and the other girls quickly

reason they were blatantly ridiculing and criticizing Gerald was because they

had been nice and friendly towards Quinton when they were at the manor, then Jacelyn and the other girls would definitely

Moreover, Quinton was already unhappy to see Gerald here and it seemed as though

how could Gerald

they wanted to express their positions in

shake her head helplessly. At first, she was planning to take revenge against Gerald.

for her to even be worried about

are you here? Damn it. Gerald,

woman’s voice sounded behind

head and turned around, only to realize that it was

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Yuri’s arm in an intimate

Gerald, Naomi, and the others

afford to attend such

Xavia and he saw that she was dressed in gold and silver. After that, Gerald suddenly thought of the diamond ring that Yuri had bought for Xavia earlier today. He

and happy at this

but think to himself, ‘Perhaps Xavia and Yuri are really in

just a tool for Xavia to relieve her boredom

that he was really ridiculous. To think that he was actually worried about Xavia last night. He did not

and Gerald unexpectedly know each other too?” Yuri asked in a

of the Ziegler family. The only reason why Yuri could come to the opening ceremony today was because Yuri’s mother and Quinton’s mother had been college roommates who shared a close relationship with one another and had always kept in touch with

do you know

Brother Quinton! They’re from the class next

today! He is really lowering the standards here!” Xavia said as

was eligible to come to the opening ceremony of the Grand Marshall Restaurant after breaking up with him. In Xavia’s opinion, Gerald was really lucky to have won thirty thousand dollars from the lottery but he was still nothing compared to

“If he’s going to lower the standard, then just lower the standard. After all, when it comes to elegance

is really amazing. What he

sense. If there are no low standards, then how

okay to talk about Gerald like this even though

a tacit understanding with Jacelyn and the rest of the

what they were saying. At this time, he thought to himself about how much this group of girls loved money. Alright then! He would just

Okay! He was angry!

time, Quinton looked at Gerald before he smiled and said, “Brother Gerald, don’t get me wrong. I was just joking. You aren’t angry, are you? Well, I know that Brother Gerald will definitely not get

manner, “Quinton, are you

had invited him here today was because she

of them to enjoy dinner with him at the

was only

that they had only invited him here today

It seems as though Gerald is really angry now. Brother Quinton did you a huge favor by giving you the opportunity to come here today and you still dare

she saw everyone belittling Gerald. Moreover, she felt

because she wanted to leave a good

table that you reserved for us?” Alice quickly asked at this

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and if Xavia continued ridiculing Gerald,

an owner should be able to hit

Since Yuri and Xavia are

everyone else to a huge table. After that, he assigned them one by one so they could sit down. Yuri and Xavia did not decline sitting with them because if they sat with them, Xavia would be able

crowded. The six of them in Alice’s dormitory, five of them in Harper’s dormitory, and

this naturally meant that there would be

This is really embarrassing! Brother Gerald, I’m

coldly before he behaved as though he felt very apologetic

why don’t you come over here and squeeze with

After all, many wealthy and powerful people come to this place.

but sigh at this time. “I was originally planning to sit here with all of you so we could chat and talk before I go up on stage to participate in the opening ceremony.

No way! Absolutely not!” Jacelyn and the other girls yelled immediately. “If you give up your seat to Gerald, then he will be sitting between Alice and I! Absolutely not! Moreover, we don’t want you to leave, Brother Quinton! We still want to listen to

one after the other and this

Damn it!

would definitely take his

could not help but feel a little hatred in his heart. He was about to leave at this time so that he did not need to look at their faces anymore. After all, he was already in a bad

host’s voice suddenly sounded

Everyone, please

and the host was giving his speech at this time. Everyone quickly took their own seats and the atmosphere in the banquet hall was very

and he was standing awkwardly in the middle of

person. Why is he just standing there in such an

he doesn’t look like a waiter. Just look at the way he’s dressed! Do

This is so embarrassing. That poor man has no seat? How did the Ziegler family plan their opening

few of the guests

same time, at one of the main tables closer to the stage, a group of young men and women were

though Quinton was the one who had personally arranged the table for Alice

men and women were obviously

said, “Brother Aiden, Sister Elena, look at that! I think that Grand Marshall Restaurant messed up today! Hahaha! Someone had

head as he glanced

his eyes to confirm that he was not seeing things before he exclaimed, “Damn it! It’s

indifferent, suddenly raised her head because

really him!” Elena muttered to

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my god. It really is

young men and women suddenly recognized Gerald

nervous and confused

you talking about? Brother Aiden! That is obviously a beggar. Are

Slap!

Aiden. When he saw the young men calling Gerald a beggar, he gave him a slap across the

a beggar? Are you tired of

young men covered his face with his hand

here, should we go and say

of the young men spoke up at this time. Gerald was one of the big bosses behind the entire Mayberry Commercial Street and the strength of the Crawford family was even more unimaginable. Whoever could get acquainted with Gerald would definitely be able to soar up

He was incredible.

a minute! It seems as

standing alone in the center of the banquet hall and some

suddenly became clear

Aiden already understood Gerald’s situation when he sent him back to his campus

not revealed his

and schoolmates. Moreover, if his identity had already been exposed, there would definitely be a number of bodyguards protecting the entrance and exit of the university. More

would definitely expose Gerald’s identity and this would undoubtedly place a lot of attention on Gerald. Moreover, they might even cause

and

as though Mr. Crawford is getting ridiculed by those scumbags. This is our chance to step in and assist him! We shouldn’t just sit here and

mustn’t expose Mr. Crawford’s true identity. As for what we should do next, you should all just follow in my

already had a plan in mind and he quickly told his group of friends everything that

group of people heaved a huge sigh of relief. After all, if they had rushed over to Gerald earlier, they would

right then. After all, he was already feeling very embarrassed because everyone was staring at him. Therefore, he turned around as he prepared to leave

“Friend, please stay!”

up at this time and everyone looked towards Aiden

if you don’t mind, why don’t you come over here for a

Come over here and join us for a

the people with Aiden who were part of the rich second generation also stood up at this time, and one of them was even breaking out in

“Huh? What is happening?”

young boss of Imperial Treasure Pavilion, Mr. Aiden, is

at that table are representing the nine supreme businesses

Baker family, even Miss Elena from the Larson family is also sitting

knew

and even the Fisher family, who was formerly in charge of Grand Marshall Restaurant, started their businesses entirely on Mayberry Commercial Street and this was how they had

were all very close to

these young men and women was very

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Alice, and everyone

young people who were seated at that table were, but they had never had the opportunity to meet them. They were very shocked that those people

here at the opening ceremony tonight. He had not paid any attention to all the other guests earlier. However, he

really came here to beg for food! Therefore, he felt that it would be better for him to accept the invitation and go over to sit with Aiden and the rest of the young people instead. At least, he would be able to make those who looked down on him shut up

Gerald nodded immediately. “Okay!”

towards the front of the banquet hall, step by step under everyone’s astonished gaze, before he finally sat down in the

“Shameless!”

really doesn’t know his

at the same table with them! Doesn’t he know his own

so close

rich kids who were full of envy and hatred at this

of the group also looked at Quinton in shock before they asked him what exactly was

with those young people. After all, their table was placed at one of the most prestigious positions, all the way up front by the stage, whereas

to sit at the table, do you have to accept the

character and he was supposed to be the

Aiden and the rest of the young people before he said, “Mr. Aiden, what do you mean by this?

can’t he sit at this table? If this friend of ours isn’t allowed to sit here, then we’re

snorted before he stood

people, some of the bosses who worked closely with and for Aiden’s family also stood up at this time. If Aiden decided to leave, then naturally, they would also follow in his footsteps and

“This…”

expression on Quinton’s face was extremely

was the opening ceremony for Grand Marshall Restaurant that they had just taken over today and he knew that he

comprehend why the usually arrogant Aiden

here! Since you’ve already spoken up, Mr. Aiden, then he’ll naturally be

Gerald before he turned around and returned to his

Aiden invite that piece of trash Gerald to sit at that table with

rights to run Grand Marshall Restaurant. However, we managed to get it in the end because my father had put in a lot of efforts and used plenty of connections before he finally succeeded. I think that is the reason why Aiden is holding a grudge against us. However, since it’s still our opening ceremony today, we can’t