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.

she was utterly stunned. “Gerald, why are you here? You

“Ehh? Sara?”

was exceptionally beautiful today. She was dressed in

The crazy woman had thrown her cell phone away, even splashing a glass of water on him just because he

for Sara to avenge himself. As a result, the madwoman had taken off, and he found nobody when he tried to

the past few days because of this matter.

and when you want to? Gerald, unexpectedly a pathetic person like you actually

when she saw the woman

you know

attractive boy standing next to Sara stared coldly

him. He’s just a pauper in Felicity’s class. Didn’t you say that the Michelin is Mayberry City’s most exclusive

arm as she complained

that she had the chance to dine in at the posh

Women were inherently vain.

who passed had a clear view of what was going on

glances elated

brief introduction of Finn, by

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

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

was all

right. These two are probably here

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

a spoiled brat, mocking the waitress as she went on a patronizing

Dear lady… these are not our waiters! Perhaps they are guests who are

top to bottom, she perhaps sounded a little condescending since she’d been looking

it? Not

Sara was taken aback.

point, Gerald had

Hurry up and bring

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

The waitress said apologetically.

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

replied

took out his cell phone before showing the order form

gotten her hands into, she instantly

man had actually reserved a VIP

table would bag her 300 dollars in commission, not to mention the violinist who was specially hired to play for those

look on the waitress’s face almost

Please

to a place clearly

a violinist in suit and leather shoes put his

Sara quite

have been greatly honored to

Gerald had actually become the house’s distinguished guest, not to mention

did Gerald find so much money?’ Sara was indefinitely

to spend your money like this? Hahaha!

Sara continued to

simply turned a deaf ear

couldn’t be bothered about this

slap across her face, how could she still have

beautiful Damascus roses from Bulgaria. A little expensive, they may be, but they are all but worthy of your stature. You should buy a bouquet for your

a foreign land pushed a cart

her. Diners around the restaurant were

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

the incredibly romantic rose caught her eye, Sara instantly turned her

bewitched by the flower, unable to stop staring at the

anything as

roses from the cart. With

much is this?” Finn

for your beautiful girlfriend,”

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

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

bouquet, so that makes it.. only

“What?”

and with eyes open as wide as golf balls, his wallet dropped to the

costing around three to four hundred

going up to four hundred dollars, it was his first hearing of one

Finn was utterly stunned.

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

she attempted to beg him. She desperately wanted

a first glance that your girlfriend must be a flower connoisseur. She could immediately tell that these are very, very, valuable! Would you like to pay by credit card

want it anymore. I suddenly

Finn’s mouth twitched

bouquet of

devastated, especially since many were now gawking awkwardly and laughing at

became humiliated

all thanks to her

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

she could finally experience what it was like to be spoilt stupid

looked toward Finn, it was apparent she’d been overthinking a

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

the mocking glances of the restaurant’s guests. Instead, all she saw was Gerald

pointed directly at Gerald, who was at the VIP table, before screaming

it, Gerald! What are you

Didn’t he reserve a VIP table just to act rad? How dare he

I am just looking at

lot, he asked her which ones she wanted. For that, he got one

god! Are you actually interested in the roses? What makes you think you’re worthy

shook his head helplessly and said nothing

fingers and motioned the waitress selling the flowers

were being required, the waitress smiled and eagerly

roses

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

and one roses. So, that should be about thirty thousand

would be about right, Sir. May I ask, Sir, what do you intend to do?” the waitress asked as

realized what Gerald was about to do. Indeed, she’d

seeing them in her textbooks when she

today helped her

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

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

dissuade him when it

already taken out his bank card, and nonchalantly,

them, and I’ll pay

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

as though she had just been served a tight

Was that

act. How could he possibly

the card’s successful transaction’s unmistakable sound felt like

was thirty

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

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

bothered to

with Queta

were done eating, they left the

Gerald bother to

felt an awful pain in her after seeing Gerald ignoring her

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

What?!

had to figure it

of her stupor, Sara immediately chased

away from

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

dock, and

But then…

seemed to cross Sara’s

No!

Where was Gerald???

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as soon as

Gerald was gone too.

could Gerald

Could that mean that…

Damn!

did not even dare think about it. She

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

she met Gerald. At that

Gerald was here, and that car was also

Sara personally witnessed Gerald blowing off thirty thousand

Argh!

of that car? How wealthy was

petrified, unable to accept her own unbelievable

back to school after sending Queta home. He

then got out, locking the car behind

“Hello, Gerald!”

girl suddenly jumped out from

What are

a step backward in

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

front of him turned

waiting for you for a long time, Mr. Crawford. I

bad guy. Why didn’t you tell me earlier that this car

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

should have known

all she could think of when she closed her eyes

happened between

used to be a pauper who

whatever

her eyes, even a dog was worthier than Gerald could ever

what had gone wrong with her, not knowing when her attitude toward Gerald

even wondered if she was in love with

that she kept dreaming

couldn’t help feeling Gerald was absolutely stunning and charming. He

Gerald as soon as she could; she had come early to

say something?” Whitney gently

when he saw the look on Whitney’s

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

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

Whitney winked.

Gerald knew what the wink was

pins and needles pricking

this kind of girl,

in me, sis?

say

Can you be more gentlemanly? Hmph! I mistreated you in the past, and I’ll now give you a chance to punish me. You can punish me in

Gerald, grabbing his

much about him that she was about to

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she was more than determined to

that she very

Gerald would have felt a certain sense of accomplishment if he met someone as stunning as Whitney. Now, after all that awful bullying, she was reduced to pestering him

panic. He felt his

to react, he instinctively ran

come back here!” Whitney yelled as

smiled to herself as Gerald

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

that

crossed her arms, looking

Whitney, will definitely sit beside Gerald

already run all the way back

reason he never

was definitely not narcissistic. Gerald knew all too well that materialistic gold-diggers the likes of Whitney or Xavia

cause a disruption in his

he was going to live after this, Gerald wholeheartedly yearned to