The Secretly Rich Man

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.

saw Gerald, she was utterly stunned. “Gerald, why

“Ehh? Sara?”

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

clearly remember everything that happened at Felicity’s birthday banquet. The crazy woman had thrown her cell phone away, even splashing a glass of water on him

seriously considering looking for Sara to avenge himself. As a result, the madwoman had taken off, and

with hatred and resentment for the past few days because of this matter. Unexpectedly, he would run into her

are you saying my name out loud? Who said that you can say my name as and when you want to? Gerald, unexpectedly a pathetic person like you actually dare to come to this kind of place? Oh my. You even have a

in contempt when she saw the woman standing

you

and attractive boy standing next to Sara

Mayberry City’s most exclusive restaurant? How can the likes of these two enter a

clutched Finn’s arm as she complained

she had the chance to dine

Women were inherently vain.

by the large glass window, and everyone who passed had a clear view

envious glances elated

of Finn, by

broadcast. He even went as far as to reward her with

they could rave about. However, Sara completely didn’t expect she would run into, of all

was all too

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

give the word to your manager: stop hiring such low-class waiters. You people should have gotten staff that that fit your class. Otherwise, what

acting like a spoiled brat, mocking the waitress as she

not our waiters! Perhaps they are guests who are here to dine in?” she

perhaps sounded a little condescending since she’d been

it? Not a

Sara was taken aback.

this point, Gerald had

stared coldly at the waitress. “Have you said enough? Where’s the table I booked? Hurry up and bring me to my table right now. I came here

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am really sorry, but our shop generally serves non-budget meals…why won’t you

The waitress said apologetically.

so stupid to offend guests such as Sara because of these kinds of

replied

cell phone before showing the order form

what she had gotten her

actually reserved a

300 dollars in commission, not to

look on the waitress’s face almost instantly changed from

Please

a place clearly separated from the common

suit and leather shoes put his fiddle on his shoulder and played

experience shocked Sara quite a

been greatly honored to sit by the window,

be, Gerald had actually become the

Gerald find so much money?’ Sara

you actually dare to spend your money like this? Hahaha! Trying to pretend you’re really rich and cool to impress your little

Sara continued

turned a deaf ear

be bothered about this woman

slap across her face, how

roses from Bulgaria. A little expensive, they may be, but they are all but

beautiful waitress from a foreign land pushed a cart carefully

the flowers followed her. Diners around the restaurant were instantly attracted

most famous roses!. I’ve always wanted to receive a bouquet of those.

romantic rose caught her eye, Sara instantly

bewitched by the flower, unable to stop

anything as long as you like

before picking a bouquet of the roses from the cart. With

much is this?” Finn

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

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

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

bouquet, so that

“What?”

shook a little, and with eyes open as wide as golf balls, his wallet dropped

costing around three to four hundred

he had heard about rose bouquets going up to four hundred dollars, it was

Finn was utterly stunned.

matter with you, 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 more than three months without withering. I believe they

she attempted to

a flower connoisseur. She could immediately tell that these are very, very, valuable! Would you like to pay

Oh, I don’t want it anymore. I suddenly remembered;

Finn’s mouth

the bouquet of

especially since many were now gawking awkwardly and laughing at

humiliated

was all thanks to

capable man for herself, and although he couldn’t be compared to Brother Ordinary Man, he was still an extremely competent

finally experience what it was like to

it

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

the restaurant’s guests. Instead, all she saw was Gerald looking toward her. He seemed to be happily chatting away to that unsightly girlfriend

burst 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

Gerald! What are you laughing

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

I’m laughing at you? I am just looking at the flowers. Why??

he saw that Queta seemed to fancy those roses a lot, he asked her which ones she wanted.

god! Are you actually interested in the roses? What

head helplessly and

he snapped his fingers and motioned the waitress

her services were being required, the waitress smiled and eagerly pushed the cart over to

roses are

waitress asked in astonishment. “A total of one thousand and one roses, sir!”

that should be about thirty thousand

intend to do?” the waitress asked as she

to do. Indeed, she’d been staring at those Damascus roses for a

her

and surprising turn of events today helped her finally see the magic of the

the roses in pictures, she couldn’t help but stare at them in a

be planning to buy all the roses since he could tell that she really

to dissuade him

taken out his bank card, and nonchalantly, he

take all of them, and I’ll pay by

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

she had just been served a tight slap on her

happening. Was that pathetic loser still

an act. How could he possibly have that much

like

thirty thousand

he spent all of

these to your residence, and I’m sure they’ll find a place in your beautiful

wasn’t even bothered to look at Sara’s

chatting with Queta as they enjoyed

eating, they

Gerald bother

pain in her after seeing Gerald ignoring

god… a man she’d despised and looked down on all the while turned

What?!

to figure

out of her stupor, Sara

from

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

the dock, and she missed the opportunity to meet the rich and

But then…

Sara’s mind. She gasped in

No!

Where was Gerald???

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leaving as

Gerald was gone too.

where could Gerald be

Could that mean that…

Damn!

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

deep breath. Wasn’t that

met Gerald. At

here, and that

personally witnessed Gerald blowing off

Argh!

that car? How wealthy

unbelievable deduction.

on the other hand, had driven back to school after sending Queta home. He headed to

got out, locking the

“Hello, Gerald!”

jumped out from the bushes,

What are you

a step

if he should cry or laugh when he saw the face of the

front of

long time, Mr. Crawford. I know you’ve been parking

be yours. You’re one bad guy. Why didn’t you tell me earlier

her family when he masqueraded as Jane’s boyfriend to meet her parents. Thanks to that meeting,

should have known about

home, Whitney had a sleepless night, where all she could think of

of everything that had happened between them unceremoniously invaded

the past used to be a pauper who had constantly gotten bullied by

always do whatever she asked him to

was worthier than Gerald could ever

had no idea what had gone wrong with

even wondered if she was in love

did not make sense that

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

thinking about him and dying to see her handsome Gerald as soon as she could;

say something?” Whitney

feel goosebumps sprouting when he saw the look on

be honest, I used to hate you for that constant bullying and mocking…. Now that I think about it, I prefer how

masochistic tendencies, Gerald. Well… so… do I have to scold and beat you up like I used to so

Whitney winked.

what the wink was all

could feel pins and

was this kind of girl, he would have

me, sis? You are only interested

didn’t dare say it

first met. Can you be more gentlemanly? Hmph! I mistreated you in the

Gerald, grabbing his arms

been thinking so much about him that

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she was more than determined to devour Gerald

current behavior indicated that she very strongly intended to meet her

certain sense of accomplishment if he met someone as stunning as Whitney. Now, after all that

felt his

how to react, he instinctively

Whitney yelled as

smiled to herself as Gerald

the point of loathing when he saw her. Now, it rather seemed that Gerald was actually more afraid of

that she

her mind. Whitney crossed her arms, looking out at

beside Gerald as he drives me around

run all the way back to his

very reason he never

gold-diggers the likes of Whitney or

simply cause a disruption in his

of how he was going to live after this, Gerald wholeheartedly yearned to complete his studies