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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!”

other girls were all

she shook her head and said, “Quinton told me that the big bosses of Mayberry Commercial Street are a pair of young brother and sister. Among them, 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

an 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 news about him

Ugh!

feel a little embarrassed. This was especially because Alice said that

Was he very cool?

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everyone had misunderstood when he

time, Gerald felt a little weird

wondered how Alice and Jacelyn would react if they knew that the

Why didn’t you tell me

who was dressed smartly

was especially handsome today. At least, he was really handsome in front of the

were busy socializing and entertaining your customers…are you

relationship before and she was not the kind of girl who would act coquettishly

speak in

businesses on the Mayberry Commercial Street have come to visit us today. I just found a

this time, he suddenly saw Gerald who was standing right at the back of the

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

filled with curiosity at this

careful, Brother Gerald!” Quinton quickly said in

little displeased and envious of Gerald because he had embarrassed him at Wayfair

Mountain Entertainment

little better because his family was now

would not possibly last forever. After all, it would not be possible for a person to feel thankful to

was just a vain

careless and break it again? What if you damage the small wooden horse, just like how you damaged the oil painting the last time?

really a country bumpkin! He wants

understand why Alice wants to invite Gerald

quickly expressed their dissatisfaction towards

the reason they were blatantly ridiculing and criticizing Gerald was because they knew

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

Gerald here and it seemed as

how could Gerald

because they wanted to express their positions in front of

was planning to take revenge

was so ridiculous for her to even be worried about this

Why are you here? Damn

sounded behind them and she

heard this woman’s voice, he lifted his head and

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arm in an

looked at Gerald, Naomi, and the others

afford to attend

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 must have bought all these items for Xavia to wear to the opening ceremony of

and happy at this

‘Perhaps Xavia and Yuri

was really just a tool for Xavia to relieve

was actually worried

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

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 one another.

Alice’s friends. Yuri, do you know them too?”

They’re from the class

he isn’t showing any respect at all! Look at what he is wearing today! He is really lowering the standards here!” Xavia said as she glared

to the opening ceremony of the Grand Marshall Restaurant after breaking up with him. In Xavia’s opinion, Gerald was really lucky to have

placed his hands in his pockets as he laughed and said, “If he’s going to lower the standard, then just lower the standard. After all,

Quinton is really amazing. What he

he said really made sense. If there are no low standards, then

to talk about Gerald like this even

time, Xavia had a tacit understanding with Jacelyn and the rest of the girls as they agreed

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

Okay! He was angry!

wrong. I was just joking. You aren’t angry, are you? Well, I

“Quinton,

had invited him here today was because she wanted him to mend his relationship with

had still invited all of them to enjoy dinner with him at the most luxurious and expensive spot

it was only natural to do

understood that they had only invited him here

now. Brother Quinton did you a huge favor by giving you the opportunity to come

Gerald. Moreover, she felt even happier when she realized that Quinton seemed to

wanted to leave a good

table that you reserved for

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Alice was the one who had brought him here and if Xavia continued ridiculing Gerald, then it would really embarrass

all, only an owner should be able to hit their own

don’t you sit here? Since Yuri and Xavia are also from the

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

fifteen people suddenly became slightly crowded. The six of them in Alice’s dormitory, five of them in

there would be no

no! This is really embarrassing! Brother Gerald, I’m sorry but there isn’t a seat

before he behaved as though he felt very apologetic at this

come

for us to squeeze together. After all, many wealthy and powerful people come to this

we could chat and talk before I go up on stage to participate in the opening ceremony. Since I

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 more of your stories and gain

one after the other and this placed Gerald in a

Damn it!

his

so that he did not need to look at their faces anymore. After all, he was already in a

this time, the host’s

Everyone, please be

was giving his speech at this time. Everyone quickly took their own seats and

he was standing awkwardly in the middle of the banquet

is he just standing

a waiter. Just look at the way he’s dressed! Do you

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

the guests started

at one of the main tables closer to the stage, a group of young men and women were seated together at this

had personally arranged the table for Alice and her friends, he

men and women were

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

dressed in white quickly raised his head as he

that he was not

raised her head because she was startled. In fact, Elena could still remember how Gerald looked when she saw him the

him!” Elena

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god. It really

women suddenly recognized Gerald

and confused

are you talking about? Brother Aiden!

Slap!

in white was none other than Aiden. When he saw the young men

calling a beggar? Are you tired

face with his hand with an aggrieved

go and say hello to

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 into the sky and

He was incredible.

a minute! It seems

remained calm as he observed the situation at the center of the banquet hall. He could see Gerald standing alone in the center of the banquet hall and some of the girls seated at the

became clear

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

not revealed his identity

this because Gerald would not be so humble and low-key if he had already revealed his identity to his friends 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

undoubtedly place a lot of attention on Gerald. Moreover,

in reading and handling people and awkward situations and Aiden was not

getting ridiculed by those scumbags. This is our chance to step in and assist him! We shouldn’t just sit here and watch them ridicule him, right?” one of the second-generation rich kids

you should all remember that you mustn’t expose Mr. Crawford’s true identity. As for what

mind and he quickly told his group of friends everything that he

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

was already feeling very

“Friend, please stay!”

suddenly stood up at this time

don’t you come over

over here and join us for

people with Aiden who were part of the rich second generation also

“Huh? What is happening?”

young boss of Imperial Treasure Pavilion, Mr. Aiden, is actually inviting this beggar over

of the young men and women seated at that table are representing the nine

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

knew what

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

all very close

every one of these young men and women

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Yuri, Alice, and everyone else were all

table were, but they had never had the

this time, Gerald was also surprised that Aiden, Elena and their friends were all here at the opening ceremony tonight. He had not paid any attention to

be better for him to accept the invitation and go over to sit with Aiden and the rest of the young people instead. At

Gerald nodded immediately. “Okay!”

front of the banquet hall, step by step under everyone’s astonished gaze, before he

“Shameless!”

really doesn’t know his

table with them! Doesn’t he know

he’s sitting so close to our goddess,

were full of envy and hatred at

of the group also looked at Quinton in shock

the most prestigious positions, all the way up front by the stage,

you to sit at the table, do you have

because he was actually the main character and he was supposed

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

of

before he stood

crowd of 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,

“This…”

on Quinton’s face

Marshall Restaurant that they had just taken over today and he knew that he could not

usually arrogant Aiden would be so

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

glared angrily at Gerald before he turned around and returned to his own

going on? Why did Aiden invite that piece

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 afford to offend him. After all, the Baker family