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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 221

“Gerald?”

Lilian and Sharon walked over and they glanced at Gerald and Queta.

Lilian and Sharon had always wanted to go on a trip before they graduate and previously they heard about how beautiful Yorknorth was from Hayward and he had invited them to pay a visit. Since they were free, they decided to visit the Yorknorth Mountain. They never thought that they would see Gerald there.

“You know him, Lilian?” one of the girls frowned.

They were judging Gerald by the way he looked and then they glanced at Queta and thought she was as poor as Gerald. They were all not very friendly.

“Of course! He’s the high school classmate that I’ve mentioned yesterday. What a coincidence!” Lilian sneered.

Lilian was surprised the last time she found out that Gerald knew Yancy at the class gathering. Everyone thought Gerald was finally being advanced but then she soon realized Yancy did not even remember him after the gathering.

When people asked Yancy if he knew who Gerald was, he immediately answered no. Rumour has it that Yancy always acted as if he knew somebody. The last time at the gathering, he must be fooling around with Gerald too.

After Lilian knew that, she felt good for insulting Gerald.

“Is that your girlfriend, Gerald?” Sharon asked.

Gerald then shook his head.

Poor people should find a girlfriend that was equally poor. Looking at the both of them made Sharon feel that they were really cheap.

Sharon felt so ridiculous reminiscing the days that she flirted with Gerald.

“No, this is my best friend!” Gerald said.

“I’d say, even though Queta is poor, she’s pretty enough to not be Gerald’s girlfriend!” Hayward said. He knew Queta since young and knew that her foster parents were living at Yorknorth Village.

“Hayward, you know her?”

“Of course! Let me tell you about her…” Hayward whispered to the girls.

The girls looked at Queta even more scornfully.

Queta knew that Hayward was telling them that she was an orphan, a child that nobody wanted. She was holding onto the corner of her shirt tightly because she felt embarrassed.

Gerald grabbed her hand letting her know that he was by her side and said, “Let’s get out of here, Queta!”

Gerald did not want to have anything to do with his high school classmates.

“Aw, someone is angry! Since you guys are here, why not have some skewered lamb? I believe you guys have not tasted it before. We need someone to help us with the skewers too. You two should stay!” Lilian sneered as she said.

Lilian just got the idea of having two free laborers that could work for them and it was a waste to not use them.

Gerald ignored them.

“Queta, do you think you should be leaving? Don’t you remember who saved your foster parents’ gravestone? We are treating you to a meal and all we need is some help with the skewers!” Hayward taunted her playfully.

Hayward didn’t talk much last time because he didn’t have any status. Things have changed now. People were channeling around him ever since the village was going to be developed.

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His insults were very useful toward Queta though. Queta stopped and said, “You could leave first, Gerald. I’ll help them!”

Queta knew everything about Gerald and promised to cover up for him. She knew Gerald would not do these kinds of things and these people did not deserve to let Gerald serve them.

Queta decided to stay.

Gerald did not want to leave Queta alone. It was just skewers! He then decided to accompany Queta.

After they decided to stay, he called Zack and told him about his situation and asked him to go back by himself first.

Meanwhile, Hayward and the others immediately ordered some lamb, barbeque stove and a few boxes of beer.

The barbeque party had then started.

It took Gerald and Queta hours to finish putting those meat together.

“Here’s 50 skewered for you two. Take a small stove and move aside!” Lilian arrogantly passed Gerald some skewered and went back to their stove.

That was all Gerald wanted.

Suddenly he heard them shouting.

“Sharon, are you serious? Are you really going to break up with Murphy?”

“Yeah. We had been arguing for the past two days and I really think we aren’t that match. I’m going to let him know tonight! In fact, I think Murphy has been flirting with another girl too!” Sharon said.

“What a jerk! How could he do that to you behind your back? He seemed to love you a lot! That’s so disgusting! You deserve someone better!” a girl shouted.

“I agree! If Murphy is such a jerk, you should really just break up with him! There are better looking and richer guys out there!” Lilian said.

Sharon nodded as she caressed her hair.

Truth to be told, Sharon had already decided to break up with Murphy ever since the class gathering when she saw Murphy acting like a slave in front of Yancy.

She used to think that as long as the guy was good to her and was hardworking, she would not mind but she was too naive.

Especially in front of rich people, you would be nothing if you’re just working for them.

Gerald was a very good example. No matter how hardworking he was, he would still be working for other people.

Sharon’s mindset was slowly changing.

“Sharon, as a friend and it’s not the first time we are seeing each other so, I have to tell you that you deserve a better one!” Hayward said.

Sharon looked at Hayward as she combed her hair and smiled. The gesture was as if she was telling Hayward she would give her best.

Everyone there felt something about that gesture. They all felt that Sharon was interested in Hayward and Hayward felt the same too.

They were flirting with each other.

Sharon knew that after Hayward had become rich, it would be better to be with him as compared to be with Murphy.

Lilian frowned at their gestures. Jealousy got in her head.

Hayward was her classmate and she would only introduce so many male friends to Sharon because she has a boyfriend, Murphy. After knowing that Hayward was going to be rich, Lilian wanted to make her move on him but she realized she might have just brought Hayward and Sharon together.

Lilian would have never thought that her best friend would be her enemy and she was annoyed.

Meanwhile Gerald came over to take some skewers and Lilian threw her temper at him.

“You disgusting imbecile! All you do is fucking eat! Asshole!!”

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Lilian was jealous.

She was in no way in a good mood and felt Gerald more of an eyesore when she saw him coming over.

She could still maintain some basic form of courtesy in the past, but as soon as Lillian saw him, she started scolding him.

In short, she had said lots of bad stuff in public.

Everyone came, and after some persuading, Lilian finally cooled down a little.

Gerald really wanted to do one thing right now. He was dying to give Lilian a tight slap across her face.

It was already bad enough that she was continually ridiculing him.

Now, she was directly provoking and looking down on him.

“Okay. That’s enough, Lilian. Why nitpick? If he is willing to eat, then just let him eat. You have your own reputation to take care of. After all, you will become a teacher, and you’ll have a stable job with a permanent income!” Hayward said with a smile.

When she saw that Hayward had personally come over to persuade her, Lilian finally calmed down.

“Sigh. This person just makes me so annoyed and frustrated. Although you were poor before, Brother Hayward, at least you are rich now after receiving compensation. You won’t forget and disregard me just because of that, right?” Lilian asked as she leaned onto Hayward.

“Why would I even do that? No matter what happens, you, Lilian, will always be my good friend,” Hayward replied with a laugh.

Those words made Sharon feel a little uncomfortable.

In fact, everyone present could sense something wrong in the atmosphere tonight, and obviously, a tug of war was brooding between Lilian and Sharon.

Both rivals kept fighting secretly as they stuck around Hayward.

Hayward’s hometown was about to be redeveloped. No matter how things would shape up, he was sure to receive a few properties in return. And just like that, he would bag a few million dollars, and his financial security ensured.

It was no wonder the two beauties were fighting so fiercely over him.

“Gerald, come here! This one’s already roasted!”

Queta looked at Gerald, now clenching his fists, and looked like he was about to explode. Hurriedly, she pulled Gerald aside.

Queta continued advising and persuading Gerald.

And Gerald did not lose his temper because of her persuasion.

Hahaha. They could patronize him all they wanted now. One thing, though. He couldn’t help but wonder what Lilian and Sharon’s faces would look like when he could finally announce his identity.

Would they regret their actions today?

Gerald smiled bitterly.

Ignoring them, he simply enjoyed the view of the lake with Queta.

That night, Hayward put everyone up at the village guest house.

Gerald saw that it was late at night, and it seemed as though Queta really wanted to spend the night here. It was probably because she missed the times she had with her adopted parents.

After Lilian and the others retreated to their rooms, Gerald got Queta and himself a room each.

In short, apart from the incident with Lilian, Gerald’s day was reasonably relaxing.

He really couldn’t wait for the mountain to be developed. When that happened, he could live all by himself in peace and quiet.

It was a quiet night.

Early the next morning, he drove Queta down the hill. He hoped he wouldn’t run into Lillian and the others. He might just beat them up for real this time.

Gerald suddenly hit the brakes, and the car came to an abrupt halt.

“There is still some time before you start work, and I have some spare time before my class starts. Let’s go to that Michelin Restaurant for some food.” Gerald pointed at the Michelin Starred Restaurant beside the road.

“Wow? I’ve heard my colleagues saying Michelin Restaurants are really pricey. Only the rich like you can afford those places! I’m not going in!”

Queta shook her head and looked to the floor.

Gerald smiled. “Don’t worry! I’m cool if you feel like dining here every day.”

Ever since he became posh, Gerald’s confidence had puffed up significantly, especially in the way he spoke.

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So what if the Michelin was costly? Couldn’t he afford eating here every day?

Queta could not stop Gerald from quickly booking a nice table directly from the internet.

In the end, Gerald decided to bring Queta into the Michelin Restaurant.

“Hello, Sir. The number of guests?

After they entered the restaurant, the waitress walked over and greeted them with a smile.

“Two of us! I have already booked a table!”

Gerald replied calmly.

The waitress frowned a little. After all, no matter how she looked at the two, neither looked like they could afford to eat at the Michelin Restaurant.

However, she simply nodded politely because of her professionalism.

She was about to ask Gerald which table he had booked.

At this time, a couple of men and women walked over to them.

the girl saw Gerald, she was utterly stunned. “Gerald, why are you here? You actually came to the Michelin

“Ehh? Sara?”

Sara, who was exceptionally beautiful today. She was dressed in a black and tight short

clearly remember everything that happened at Felicity’s birthday banquet. The crazy woman had thrown her cell

for Sara to avenge himself. As a result, the madwoman had

resentment for the past few days because of this

name out loud? Who said that you can say my name as and when you want to? Gerald, unexpectedly a pathetic person like

she saw the woman

do you know these

attractive boy standing next to Sara stared coldly

pauper in Felicity’s class. Didn’t you say that the Michelin is Mayberry City’s most exclusive restaurant? How can the likes of these two enter a restaurant like this? Just look at

arm as she complained

thrilled that she had the chance to dine

Women were inherently vain.

large glass window, and everyone who passed

glances elated Sara

brief introduction of Finn, by

heirs, he instantly fell in love with Sara after watching her live broadcast. He even went as far as to reward her with three thousand dollars. Unbeknownst to him, he had gradually become Sara’s biggest

were, enjoying their meal together in a place they could rave about. However, Sara completely didn’t expect she would run into, of all persons, Gerald, when she returned

all too

Sara. You probably said it right. These two are probably here to work. How could they possibly afford to eat

person I want to see in the morning is this.. thing. It really dampens my spirits. This is really dampening my spirit! I’d like to give the word to your manager: stop hiring such low-class waiters. You people should have gotten staff

like a spoiled brat, mocking the waitress as she

they are guests who

she perhaps sounded a little condescending

it? Not a

Sara was taken aback.

point, Gerald

up and bring me

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shop generally serves non-budget meals…why won’t you take a look at

The waitress said apologetically.

would not be so stupid to offend guests such as Sara because of these kinds

replied Gerald,

his cell phone before showing the order form for the VIP table he had just

had gotten her hands into, she instantly tensed

had actually reserved

her 300 dollars in commission, not to mention the violinist who was specially hired to

waitress’s face almost instantly changed from contempt

Please

to a

shoes put his fiddle on his shoulder and

experience shocked Sara

honored to sit by

be, Gerald had actually become the house’s distinguished guest,

Gerald find so much money?’ Sara was indefinitely

you have, anyway? I must say, Gerald, you actually dare to spend your money like

continued to

deaf ear to

couldn’t be bothered about

a slap across her face,

may be, but they are all but worthy of your stature. You should buy a bouquet for your

from a foreign land pushed a cart carefully from

of the flowers followed her. Diners around the restaurant were

rose, one of the world’s most famous roses!. I’ve always wanted to receive a bouquet of those. Finn… can

incredibly romantic rose caught her eye, Sara instantly turned her

to be bewitched by the flower, unable to stop staring at the

I’ll buy you anything

of the roses from the cart. With around 30 stalks of flowers

much is

are very discerning. These will be perfect for your beautiful girlfriend,” replied the beautiful waitress with a grin as sweet as the blossoms

then. How much would it be th…” he asked, confidently pulling out

was filled with pride when he saw that almost everyone in the Michelin stared at him with envy

of roses in this bouquet, so that makes it.. only one thousand and eighty

“What?”

as wide as golf balls, his wallet dropped to

costing around three

to four hundred dollars, it

Finn was utterly stunned.

Finn? They reserve these especially for the wives of several countries leaders. The petals of these roses are tremendously tender and silky, professionally cultivated before they were planted. When done properly, these roses can live for

Finn’s dumbfounded expression, she attempted to beg him.

from a first glance that your girlfriend must be a flower connoisseur. She could immediately tell that

Oh, I don’t want it anymore. I suddenly remembered; I’ve already ordered another bouquet for

Finn’s

the bouquet

many were now gawking awkwardly and laughing at

became humiliated

was all thanks to her

a very wealthy and capable man for herself, and although he couldn’t be compared to Brother Ordinary Man, he

finally experience what it was

it was apparent she’d been overthinking a

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five to three thousand dollars. He couldn’t spend more even if he wanted to anyway, let alone spend twelve thousand dollars

mocking glances of the restaurant’s guests. Instead, all she saw was Gerald looking toward her. He seemed to

out in a fit of rage. She stood up and pointed directly at Gerald, who was at the VIP table, before screaming at him at the top of

Gerald! What are you

loser! What was so funny? Didn’t he reserve a VIP table just

laughing at you? I am just looking at the flowers. Why?? Does that bother you too?”

those roses a lot, he asked her which ones she wanted. For that, he got one hell of a

Are you actually interested in the roses? What makes you think you’re worthy of them?”

shook his head helplessly and said nothing

the waitress selling the flowers

her services were being required, the waitress

roses are

this cart?” the beautiful waitress asked in astonishment. “A total of

So, that should be about thirty thousand dollars

I ask, Sir, what do you intend to do?” the waitress asked as she stared at Gerald with her eyes

Gerald was about to do. Indeed, she’d been

seeing them in her

surprising turn of events today helped her finally

she couldn’t help but stare at

buy all the roses since he could tell that she really wanted

him

had already taken out his bank card, and

them, and

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

shock, feeling as though she had just been served a tight

be happening. Was that pathetic loser

act. How could

card’s successful transaction’s unmistakable sound felt like countless slaps

was thirty

actually had more than thirty thousand dollars, and he spent all of it as if it

and I’m sure they’ll

even bothered to look

with Queta as they enjoyed their meal

done eating, they left

even once did Gerald bother

felt an awful pain in her

looked down on all the while turned

What?!

had to figure

stupor, Sara

end of the Lamborghini pulling away from the front of the restaurant. Where were Gerald and that girl he was

as though the mysterious rich young man has already made an appearance. Why didn’t I approach him earlier? If only I was a step quicker, I

again, the boat had left the dock, and she missed

But then…

to cross Sara’s mind. She gasped in

No!

Where was Gerald???

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saw the Lamborghini leaving as soon

Gerald was gone too.

could

Could that mean that…

Damn!

not even dare think about it. She really didn’t dare think about it

Wasn’t that confirmation that Gerald was the Lamborghini’s

the first time she met Gerald. At

and that car was

witnessed Gerald blowing off thirty thousand dollars

Argh!

owner of that car? How wealthy

petrified, unable to accept her own unbelievable deduction. It wasn’t right!

back to school after sending Queta home. He headed to the small remote parking lot, where he usually parked his

out, locking the car behind

“Hello, Gerald!”

girl suddenly jumped out from the bushes, leaving

What are

a step

if he should cry or laugh when he saw

in front of him

waiting for you for a long time, Mr. Crawford. I know you’ve been parking your car

car to be yours. You’re one bad guy. Why didn’t you tell me earlier that this car belongs

as Jane’s boyfriend to meet her parents. Thanks to that meeting, Whitney discovered that Gerald was

should have known about

where all she could think of when she

had happened between them unceremoniously invaded

be a pauper who

always do whatever she asked

a dog was worthier than Gerald could

wrong with

wondered if she was

sense that she kept dreaming of

him, she couldn’t help feeling Gerald was absolutely stunning and charming. He was so attractive, she

handsome Gerald as soon as she could; she had come early to wait for

you say

feel goosebumps sprouting when he saw the look on

Now that I think about it, I prefer how you used to treat

so… do I have to

Whitney winked.

the wink was all

and needles pricking his

knew that Whitney was this kind of girl, he would have never made known his

me, sis? You

say

always been so quiet since we first met. Can you be more gentlemanly? Hmph! I mistreated

approached Gerald, grabbing his

so much about him that she was

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she was more than determined to devour Gerald

indicated that she very strongly intended to

then, Gerald would have felt a certain sense of accomplishment if he met someone as stunning as Whitney. Now, after all

panic. He felt his scalp tingling and goosebumps sprouting

react, he

Whitney

smiled to herself as Gerald ran for dear

Gerald would hate her to the point of loathing when he

only mean that she still had a

coursed through her mind. Whitney crossed her arms,

beside Gerald as he drives me around the

already run all the

was the very reason he never wanted to so carelessly disclose his

not narcissistic. Gerald knew all too well that materialistic gold-diggers the likes of

simply cause a disruption

to live after this,