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?”

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

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

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

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

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

contempt when she saw the woman standing next to

do you know

to Sara

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

arm as

the chance to dine in

Women were inherently vain.

who passed had a clear view of what was going

glances elated Sara

of Finn,

fell in love with Sara after watching her live broadcast. He even went

a place they could rave about. However, Sara completely didn’t expect she would run into, of all persons, Gerald, when she returned from

was all

Sara. You probably said it right. These two are probably here to

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

the waitress as she

our waiters! Perhaps they are guests who are here to dine in?” she quickly told

a little condescending since she’d been looking

it? Not

Sara was taken aback.

this point, Gerald had

up

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

The waitress said apologetically.

she would not be so stupid to offend guests such as Sara

replied Gerald, smiling

before showing the order form for the

server realized what she had gotten her hands into, she instantly tensed

man had actually reserved

a VIP table would bag her 300 dollars in commission, not to mention the violinist who was specially hired

the waitress’s face almost instantly changed

Sir! Please

Gerald to a place clearly separated

shoes put his

shocked Sara quite

greatly honored to

was supposed to be, Gerald had actually become

Gerald find so much money?’

dare to spend your money like this?

continued to mock

simply turned a deaf ear to her

couldn’t be bothered about

across her face, how could she still have something

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

land pushed a cart carefully from table

Diners around the restaurant were instantly attracted

famous roses!. I’ve always wanted to receive a bouquet of those. Finn… can

romantic rose caught her eye, Sara instantly

bewitched by the flower, unable to stop staring at

buy you anything as

gold watch on his wrist before picking a bouquet of the roses from the cart. With around 30 stalks of flowers in each bouquet, they emanated an exceedingly fragrant

is this?”

for your beautiful girlfriend,” replied the beautiful waitress with a grin as sweet as the blossoms

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

felt elated and was filled with pride when he saw that almost everyone in

in this bouquet, so that makes it.. only one thousand

“What?”

open as wide as golf

heard of roses costing around three to four hundred

four hundred dollars, it was his first hearing of one that cost more than

Finn was utterly stunned.

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

expression, she attempted to beg him. She

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

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

Finn’s mouth

that, he hurriedly put the bouquet of roses back on

especially since many were now gawking

humiliated

was all thanks to

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

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

looked toward Finn, it was apparent she’d been

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more even if

around, desperately wanting to avoid the mocking glances of the restaurant’s guests. Instead, all she saw was Gerald looking

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

What are you

VIP table just to act rad? How dare he laugh

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

roses a lot, he asked her which

interested in the roses? What

shook his head helplessly and said

fingers and motioned the waitress selling the

were being required, the waitress smiled and

many roses

number of roses in this cart?” the beautiful waitress asked in astonishment. “A total of one thousand

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

May I ask, Sir, what do you intend to do?” the

meanwhile, realized what Gerald was about to do. Indeed, she’d been staring at those Damascus roses for

her textbooks when she

of events today helped her finally see the magic of the Damascus

she couldn’t help but stare at them in a

to buy all the roses since he could tell

was just about to dissuade him when it was already

his bank card, and

take all of them, and I’ll

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

though she had

be happening. Was that pathetic loser still

putting on an act. How could he possibly

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

thirty

thirty thousand dollars, and he spent all of it as if it didn’t matter the

be sending these to your residence, and I’m sure

to look at

continued chatting with Queta as they enjoyed

were done eating, they

even once did Gerald bother to look

felt an awful pain in her

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

What?!

She had to figure

stupor,

she saw was the rear end of the Lamborghini pulling away from the front of the restaurant.

an appearance. Why didn’t I approach him earlier? If only I was a step quicker, I would have seen who that

Once again, the boat had left the dock, and she missed the opportunity to meet the rich and

But then…

to cross Sara’s mind. She

No!

Where was Gerald???

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saw the Lamborghini leaving as soon

Gerald was gone too.

could

Could that mean that…

Damn!

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

a deep breath. Wasn’t that confirmation that Gerald was

of the first time she met Gerald. At that time, unceremoniously sliced watermelon on the

was here, and that car

Sara personally witnessed Gerald blowing off thirty thousand dollars without hesitation

Argh!

was the owner of that car? How wealthy

unable to accept her own unbelievable deduction. It wasn’t

home. He headed to the small remote parking lot,

then got out, locking

“Hello, Gerald!”

suddenly jumped out from the bushes,

What

step backward in

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

in front of

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

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

boyfriend to meet her parents. Thanks to

have known

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

happened

used to be a pauper who

always do whatever she

her eyes, even a dog was worthier than Gerald

had no idea what had gone wrong with her, not knowing when her attitude toward

wondered if she was in

that she kept dreaming

she couldn’t help feeling Gerald was

dying to see her handsome Gerald as soon as

say something?” Whitney gently

he saw the look on

you don’t 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

I have to scold and beat you up like I used to so you can be

Whitney winked.

the wink

could feel pins and needles

of girl, he would have never made known

possibly be interested in me, sis?

didn’t dare say it out loud,

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

grabbing his arms

thinking so much about him that she was about to go

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course, she was more than determined to devour Gerald

current behavior indicated that she very

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 like

but panic. He felt his scalp tingling and goosebumps

react, he instinctively ran

back here!” Whitney yelled as she jumped

to herself as Gerald

She initially thought that Gerald would hate her to the point of loathing when he saw her. Now, it rather seemed that Gerald was actually more afraid of

could only mean that she still

her arms, looking out at the Lamborghini’s

Whitney, will definitely sit beside Gerald as he drives me around

all the way back to his

the very reason he never wanted to so carelessly disclose his

was definitely not narcissistic. Gerald knew all too well that materialistic gold-diggers the

cause a disruption

of how he was going to live after this, Gerald