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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.

stunned. “Gerald, why are you here? You

“Ehh? Sara?”

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

clearly remember everything that happened at Felicity’s birthday banquet. The crazy woman had thrown her cell phone away, even splashing a glass of

himself. As a result, the

with hatred and resentment for the past few days because of this matter.

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

in contempt when she saw

do you know

to

Felicity’s class. Didn’t you say that the Michelin is Mayberry City’s most exclusive restaurant? How can

Finn’s arm as she

thrilled that she had the chance to dine in at the

Women were inherently vain.

large glass window, and everyone who

glances

brief introduction of

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 gradually become Sara’s biggest fan and also her ambiguous

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

all

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

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. Otherwise, what other rich fools apart from us

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

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

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

Not

Sara was taken aback.

this point,

table I booked? Hurry up and bring me to my table right now.

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

The waitress said apologetically.

stupid to offend guests such as Sara

replied Gerald,

the order form

realized what she had gotten her hands

man had actually reserved a VIP

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

look on the waitress’s face almost instantly changed from contempt to

Sir! Please come

bow, she brought Gerald to a place clearly separated from

leather shoes put his fiddle on his shoulder

experience shocked Sara

greatly honored to sit by

pathetic jerk, he was supposed to be, Gerald had actually become the

Gerald find so much money?’ Sara

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

Sara continued

a deaf ear to her

bothered about

her face, how could she still

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

from a foreign land pushed a cart carefully from table to

along, the fragrance of the flowers followed her. Diners

world’s most famous roses!. I’ve always wanted to receive

her eye, Sara instantly turned her gaze away from

to be bewitched by the flower, unable to stop

anything as long

from the cart. With around 30 stalks of flowers

much is this?” Finn

are very discerning. These will be perfect for your beautiful girlfriend,” replied the beautiful waitress

be

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

are thirty-six stalks of roses in this bouquet, so that makes it.. only

“What?”

a little, and with eyes open as

heard of roses costing around

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

Finn was utterly stunned.

are tremendously tender and silky, professionally cultivated before they were planted. When done properly, these roses can live for more than

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

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

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

of Finn’s mouth

the bouquet of

since many were now gawking

became humiliated and

was all thanks

herself, and although he

what it was

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

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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

and pointed directly at Gerald, who was at

What are you

was so funny? Didn’t he reserve a VIP table

you? I am just looking at the flowers.

those roses a lot, he asked her which ones

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

shook his head helplessly

snapped his fingers and motioned the waitress

the waitress smiled and eagerly pushed the cart over to

roses are

about the number of roses in this cart?” the beautiful waitress asked in

and one roses. So, that

do you intend to do?” the waitress asked as

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

her textbooks

events today helped

the roses in pictures, she couldn’t help

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

dissuade him when

already taken out his bank

take all of them, and I’ll pay by

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

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

happening. Was that pathetic loser still playing

on an act. How

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

thirty thousand

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

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

even bothered to look at Sara’s

with Queta as they

eating,

Gerald bother

awful pain in her after seeing Gerald ignoring

a man she’d despised and looked down on all

What?!

had to figure

stupor, Sara immediately chased after

of the Lamborghini pulling away from the front of the

rich young man has already made an appearance. Why didn’t I approach him earlier? If only I was a step

the dock,

But then…

seemed to cross Sara’s mind. She gasped

No!

Where was Gerald???

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leaving as soon

Gerald was gone too.

where could

Could that mean that…

Damn!

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

that

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

Gerald was here, and

Sara personally witnessed Gerald blowing off thirty thousand dollars

Argh!

the owner of that car? How wealthy

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

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

got out, locking the car

“Hello, Gerald!”

from the bushes, leaving Gerald

it! What are you

took a step backward in

or laugh when

in front of

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

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

when he masqueraded as Jane’s boyfriend to meet her parents. Thanks to that meeting, Whitney discovered that Gerald was the owner of the beautiful

should have known

night, where all she could

everything that had happened

to be a pauper who had

would always do whatever

a dog was worthier

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

she was

not make sense that

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

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

you say something?”

he saw

mocking…. Now that I think about it, I prefer how you used to treat me. So, stop being like this, okay?”

have to

Whitney winked.

the wink

feel pins and needles

was this kind of girl, he would have never made known his

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

dare say it out

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

grabbing his arms

much about him that she was about to go

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she was more than

indicated that she very strongly intended

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

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

react, he instinctively

back here!” Whitney

herself as Gerald ran

would hate her to the point of loathing when he saw

mean that she still had a

crossed her arms,

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

Gerald had already run all the way

he never wanted

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

cause a disruption in his

to live after this, Gerald wholeheartedly yearned to