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.

utterly stunned. “Gerald, why

“Ehh? Sara?”

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

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

a result, the madwoman had taken off, and he found nobody when he tried to

this matter. Unexpectedly,

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.

when she saw the woman standing

you know these

standing next to Sara

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

clutched Finn’s arm as she complained

the chance to

Women were inherently vain.

window, and everyone who passed had a clear view of what was going on

glances elated

brief introduction of Finn, by the

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

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

was all too

probably here to work. How could they possibly afford to eat here?” Finn

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 that that fit your class.

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

these are not our waiters! Perhaps they are guests who are

little condescending since she’d been looking down on Gerald since

it? Not

Sara was taken aback.

this point, Gerald had

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really sorry, but our shop generally serves

The waitress said apologetically.

so stupid to offend guests such as Sara because of these

that so?” replied Gerald, smiling

the order form for the VIP table he had just reserved

gotten her hands into, she instantly

actually reserved a VIP

would bag her 300 dollars in commission, not to mention the violinist

waitress’s face almost instantly changed from contempt to

Sir! Please come

a slight bow, she brought Gerald to a place

put his fiddle on his

Sara

honored to sit

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

find so much

I must say, Gerald, you actually dare to spend your money like this? Hahaha! Trying to pretend you’re

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a deaf ear to her

couldn’t be bothered

across her face, how could she

These are beautiful Damascus roses from Bulgaria. A little expensive, they may be, but

foreign land pushed a cart

she moved along, the fragrance of the flowers followed her. Diners around the restaurant were instantly attracted by the roses’

always wanted to receive a bouquet of

romantic rose caught her eye,

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

I’ll buy you anything as long

before picking a bouquet of the roses from the cart. With around 30 stalks

is this?” Finn

girlfriend,” replied the beautiful waitress with a grin as

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

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

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

“What?”

open as wide as

of roses costing around

it

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 should be worth at least ten

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

girlfriend must be a flower connoisseur. She could immediately tell that these are very, very, valuable! Would you like

want it anymore. I suddenly remembered; I’ve already ordered

corners of Finn’s mouth

that, he hurriedly put the bouquet of roses back

was devastated, especially since many were now gawking awkwardly

became humiliated and

was all thanks to her

very wealthy and capable man for herself, and although he couldn’t

what it was like to be spoilt stupid by

toward Finn, it was apparent

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

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

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

What

reserve a VIP

looking at the flowers.

he asked her which ones

in the roses? What makes you think you’re worthy of

his head helplessly and

motioned the waitress selling the flowers over to

her services were being required, the waitress smiled and

many roses

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

roses. So, that should be about

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

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

remembered seeing them in her textbooks when she

of events today helped her finally see the magic of

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

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

to dissuade him when it

his bank card, and nonchalantly,

of them, and I’ll pay

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

in shock, feeling as though she had just

Was that pathetic loser

an act. How could

the card’s successful transaction’s unmistakable sound felt like countless slaps pattering Sara’s face,

was thirty thousand

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

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

bothered to look at

chatting with Queta as

done eating,

Gerald bother to look at

awful pain in her after seeing Gerald ignoring her

despised and looked down on all the while turned out to be

What?!

She had to figure it

out of her stupor, Sara immediately chased after

away from the front of the restaurant. Where were Gerald

as though the mysterious rich young man has already made an appearance. Why

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

But then…

to cross Sara’s

No!

Where was Gerald???

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as

Gerald was gone too.

where could

Could that mean that…

Damn!

about it. She really

that confirmation

thought of the first time she met Gerald.

here, and that car was also

witnessed Gerald blowing

Argh!

of that car? How wealthy

to accept her own unbelievable deduction. It wasn’t right! It couldn’t possibly

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

then got out, locking

“Hello, Gerald!”

girl suddenly jumped out from the bushes,

What

took a step backward

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

in front of him turned out to be

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

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

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

have known

a sleepless night, where all she could

had happened between them unceremoniously invaded

past used to be a pauper who had

whatever she asked him to

a dog was worthier than Gerald could

with her, not knowing when her attitude toward

wondered if she was in

that she kept

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

him and dying to see her handsome Gerald as soon as she could; she had come early to wait

don’t you say something?”

goosebumps sprouting when he saw the look on Whitney’s

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

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

Whitney winked.

what the wink

pins and needles pricking

that Whitney was this kind of girl, he

interested in me, sis? You are only

didn’t dare say it

anxiously. “Oh! You, you, you have always been so quiet since we first met. Can you be more gentlemanly? Hmph! I mistreated you in

grabbing his

been thinking so much about him that she

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was more than determined to devour

current behavior indicated that she very strongly

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

but panic. He felt his scalp tingling and goosebumps sprouting all

to react, he

Whitney yelled as

as

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

mean that she

mind. Whitney crossed her arms, looking

will definitely sit beside Gerald

had already run all the way back to his

he never

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

a disruption in

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