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.

why are you here? You actually came

“Ehh? Sara?”

to see Sara, who was exceptionally beautiful

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 just because

that time, seriously considering looking for Sara to avenge himself. As a result, the madwoman had taken off, and he found nobody when he tried to look for

of this matter. Unexpectedly, he would run into her at the

when you want to? Gerald, unexpectedly a pathetic person like you actually dare to come to this kind of place? Oh

when she saw the woman standing next to

do you know

next to Sara stared

course I know him. He’s just a pauper in Felicity’s class. Didn’t you say that the Michelin is Mayberry City’s most exclusive restaurant? How can the likes of

arm as

had the chance to

Women were inherently vain.

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

envious glances elated Sara

brief introduction of Finn, by the

rich heirs, he instantly fell in love with Sara after watching her live broadcast. He even went

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

worry about it, Sara. You probably said it right. These two are probably here to work. How could they

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

acting like a spoiled brat, mocking the waitress

are guests who are here to dine

little condescending since she’d

Not a

Sara was taken aback.

point,

said enough? Where’s the table I booked? Hurry up and

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shop generally serves

The waitress said apologetically.

not be so stupid to offend guests

so?” replied

took out his cell phone before showing the order form for

gotten her hands into, she instantly tensed

man had actually

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

almost

Please come

she brought Gerald to a place clearly separated from the common

shoes put his fiddle on his shoulder and played for

experience shocked Sara quite a

would have been greatly honored to sit by the

was supposed to be, Gerald had actually become the house’s distinguished guest, not

much money?’ Sara was indefinitely

to spend your money like this? Hahaha! Trying

Sara continued to

deaf ear to

couldn’t be bothered about

a slap across her face, how could

like to buy some flowers, Sir? These are beautiful Damascus roses from Bulgaria. A little expensive, they may be, but

pushed a cart carefully from table to

Diners around the restaurant were instantly attracted by the roses’

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

eye, Sara instantly turned her gaze away

by the flower, unable to stop

you anything as long as

shook the gold watch on his wrist before picking a bouquet of the roses from the cart. With around 30 stalks of flowers in

much is

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

much would it be th…” he asked, confidently pulling out his

elated and was filled with pride when he saw that almost

are thirty-six stalks of roses in this bouquet, so that

“What?”

hands shook a little, and with eyes open as wide as

of roses costing around three to four hundred

he had heard about rose bouquets going up to four hundred dollars, it was his first hearing of

Finn was utterly stunned.

of several countries leaders. The petals of these roses are tremendously tender and silky, professionally cultivated before they

attempted to beg

nodded as well. “Sir, I could tell from a first glance that your girlfriend must be a flower connoisseur. She could immediately tell that

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

corners of Finn’s mouth

hurriedly put the bouquet of roses back on the

since many were now gawking

became humiliated and

thanks to

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

it was like to be spoilt stupid by

toward Finn, it was apparent

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

turned to look around, desperately wanting to avoid the mocking glances of the restaurant’s guests. Instead, all she saw was Gerald looking toward her. He seemed to be happily chatting away to that unsightly

up and pointed directly at Gerald, who was

it, Gerald! What are you laughing

funny? Didn’t he reserve a VIP table just to act

at the flowers. Why?? Does that bother you

asked her

What makes you

his head helplessly and said

and motioned the waitress selling

being required, the waitress smiled and eagerly pushed the

many roses are

this cart?” the beautiful waitress asked

and one roses. So, that should

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

was about to do. Indeed, she’d

them in her textbooks

turn of events today helped her finally see the

only seen the roses in pictures, she couldn’t help but stare at

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

to dissuade him

taken out his bank card, and nonchalantly,

of them, and I’ll pay by

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

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

be happening. Was that pathetic

to be putting on an act. How

unmistakable sound felt like countless slaps

thirty thousand

god. Gerald actually had more than thirty thousand dollars, and he spent all of it as if it didn’t

will be sending these to your residence, and I’m sure they’ll find

bothered to look at Sara’s shocked

with Queta as they enjoyed

were done eating, they left

once did Gerald bother to look at

in her after seeing

a man she’d despised and looked down on all the while turned out to be

What?!

had to figure

out of her stupor,

away from the front of the restaurant. Where were Gerald and

god, finally! I see somebody driving that thing. It seems 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 would have seen who that rich and young man was. What a

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

But then…

cross Sara’s

No!

Where was Gerald???

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the Lamborghini leaving as soon as

Gerald was gone too.

where could

Could that mean that…

Damn!

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

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

first time she met Gerald. At that

was here, and that

how Sara personally witnessed Gerald

Argh!

of that car? How wealthy was Gerald

to accept her own unbelievable deduction. It wasn’t

Queta home. He

got out, locking the car behind

“Hello, Gerald!”

girl suddenly jumped out from the

it! What

step

if he should cry or laugh when he saw

front of

for a long time, Mr. Crawford. I know

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

ran into Whitney and her family when he masqueraded as Jane’s boyfriend to meet her parents. Thanks to

should have known

a sleepless night, where all she could

of everything that had happened

past used to be a pauper who had constantly gotten bullied

whatever she asked him

eyes, even a dog was worthier

gone wrong with her, not

even wondered if she was in love with

that she

how she looked at him, she couldn’t help feeling Gerald was absolutely stunning

see her handsome Gerald as soon as she could; she had

don’t you say something?”

could feel goosebumps sprouting when he saw the

have to be like this. To be honest, I used to hate you for that constant bullying and mocking…. Now that I think about it, I prefer how you used to treat me. So, stop being like this, okay?” Gerald replied with

Well… so… do I have to scold and beat you up like I used to

Whitney winked.

knew what the wink

and needles pricking his

of girl, he would

in me, sis? You are

dare say it

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

approached Gerald, grabbing his arms

thinking so much about him that she was about to

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was more than determined to devour

behavior indicated that she very strongly

someone as stunning as Whitney. Now,

couldn’t help but panic. He felt his scalp tingling and

knowing how to react, he instinctively

Whitney yelled as she

to herself as

that Gerald would hate her to the point of loathing when he saw her. Now, it rather seemed that Gerald

could only mean that she still had

coursed through her mind. Whitney crossed her arms,

beside Gerald as he drives me

Gerald had already run all the way back to his

very reason he never

well that materialistic gold-diggers the likes of Whitney or Xavia would pounce on

would simply cause a disruption in

was going to live after this, Gerald wholeheartedly yearned to