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 are you here? You actually came

“Ehh? Sara?”

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

The crazy woman had thrown her cell

to avenge himself. As a result, the

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

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

uttered in contempt when she saw the

do you know these

and attractive boy standing next to Sara stared coldly at

that the Michelin is Mayberry City’s most

arm

the chance to dine in at

Women were inherently vain.

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

glances

brief introduction of Finn, by the

also a student from Sunnydale University. Being one of the rich heirs, 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

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

was all

two are probably here to work. How could they

It really dampens my spirits. This is really dampening my spirit! I’d like to give the word to your manager:

brat, mocking the waitress as she went on

they are guests who are here to

bottom, she perhaps sounded a little condescending since she’d been looking down on Gerald

it? Not

Sara was taken aback.

point, Gerald

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

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shop generally serves non-budget

The waitress said apologetically.

stupid to offend guests such as Sara

so?” replied Gerald,

the order form for the VIP table he had just

what she had gotten her hands

actually reserved a

not to mention the violinist who was specially hired to play for those

face almost instantly changed from contempt

Sir! Please

to a place clearly separated from the common dining

a violinist in suit and leather shoes put

Sara quite a

honored to sit by the window,

actually become the house’s distinguished

find so much money?’ Sara was

have, anyway? I must say, Gerald, you actually dare to spend your money like this? Hahaha! Trying to

Sara continued

deaf

really couldn’t be bothered about

had a slap across her face,

some flowers, Sir? These are 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

waitress from a foreign land pushed a cart carefully from table to

fragrance of the flowers followed her. Diners around the

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

incredibly romantic rose caught her eye, Sara instantly

to be bewitched by the flower, unable to stop

I’ll buy you anything as long as you

of the roses from the cart. With

much is this?”

be perfect for your beautiful girlfriend,” replied the beautiful waitress

be

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

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

“What?”

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

heard of roses costing around three to four

it

Finn was utterly stunned.

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

Sara saw Finn’s dumbfounded expression, she attempted to

girlfriend must be a flower

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

of Finn’s mouth twitched

the bouquet of roses back on the

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

became humiliated and

was all thanks to her

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

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

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

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He couldn’t spend more even if he wanted to

she saw was Gerald

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 top of

it, Gerald! What are

so funny? Didn’t he reserve a VIP table just to act rad? How dare he laugh at

laughing at you? I am just looking at

those roses a lot, he asked her which ones she wanted. For that, he got one hell of a reprimand from

roses? What makes you think you’re

head helplessly

the

were being required, the

many roses are

asked in astonishment. “A total of one thousand and one

So, that

what do you intend to do?” the waitress asked as

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

them in her textbooks when she

events today helped her

couldn’t help but stare

to buy all the roses since he could tell that

just about to dissuade him when it was already

his bank card, and

all of them,

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

had just been served a tight

happening. Was that pathetic loser still playing

act. How could he possibly

sound felt like countless slaps pattering Sara’s face,

thirty

more than thirty thousand dollars, and he spent all of it as if it didn’t

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

even bothered to

he continued chatting with Queta as

were done eating,

did Gerald bother to look at

felt an awful pain in her after

down on all the while turned out to

What?!

She had to figure it

her stupor,

end of the Lamborghini pulling away from the front of the restaurant. Where were Gerald

luxury sports car? Oh, 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

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

But then…

seemed to cross Sara’s mind. She gasped in

No!

Where was Gerald???

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the Lamborghini leaving as soon

Gerald was gone too.

could

Could that mean that…

Damn!

think about it. She

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

Gerald. At

Gerald was here, and that car was also

personally witnessed Gerald blowing off thirty thousand dollars without hesitation

Argh!

the owner of that car? How wealthy was Gerald

unbelievable deduction. It wasn’t right! It couldn’t possibly

after sending Queta home.

then got out, locking

“Hello, Gerald!”

girl suddenly jumped out from the

it! What are

step backward in

know if he should cry or laugh when he

of him

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

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

to meet her parents. Thanks to that meeting, Whitney discovered that

have known

a sleepless night, where all she could think of when

everything that had happened between them unceremoniously invaded

a pauper who had

whatever she asked him

eyes, even a dog was worthier

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

wondered if she was in

sense that she kept dreaming of

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

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

why don’t you say something?”

feel goosebumps sprouting when he

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 a

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

Whitney winked.

the wink was all

and needles pricking

of girl, he would have never made known his

could you possibly be interested in me, sis? You are only interested

dare say it out loud,

gentlemanly? Hmph! I mistreated you

approached Gerald, grabbing his

thinking so much about him that she

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course, she was more than

very strongly intended to meet

met someone as stunning as Whitney. Now, after all that awful bullying, she was

couldn’t help but panic. He felt his scalp

how to react, he instinctively ran

back here!” Whitney yelled as she jumped

smiled to herself as

to the point of loathing when he saw her. Now, it rather

only mean that

mind. Whitney crossed her arms, looking out at

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

had already run all the way back

was the very reason he never wanted to so carelessly

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

a disruption in his

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