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.

stunned. “Gerald, why are you here? You

“Ehh? Sara?”

was exceptionally beautiful today. She was dressed in a black and

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

was furious at that time, seriously considering looking for Sara to avenge himself. As a result, the

of this matter. Unexpectedly, he would run into her

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

in contempt when she saw the woman standing next

you know

attractive boy standing next to Sara stared coldly at Gerald

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

Finn’s arm

to dine in

Women were inherently vain.

and everyone who passed had

envious glances

of Finn,

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

place they could rave about. However, Sara completely didn’t expect

was all too

about it, Sara. You probably said it right. These two are probably here to work. How could they possibly afford to

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

mocking the

our waiters! Perhaps they are guests who are

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

Not

Sara was taken aback.

this point,

enough? Where’s the table I booked? Hurry up and bring me to my table right now. I came

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

The waitress said apologetically.

so stupid to offend

so?” replied Gerald,

that, he took out his cell phone before showing the order form for the VIP

server realized what she had gotten her

actually

not to mention the violinist who was specially

the waitress’s face almost

Please

bow, she brought Gerald to a place clearly separated from the common dining

suit and leather shoes put his fiddle on his shoulder

experience shocked Sara

would have been greatly honored to

jerk, he was supposed to be, Gerald had actually become the house’s distinguished guest, not

did Gerald find so much money?’ Sara

your money like

continued to

simply turned a deaf ear to her

really couldn’t be bothered about this woman

that she had a slap across her face, how could she still

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

foreign land pushed

her. Diners

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

romantic rose caught her eye, Sara instantly turned her gaze away from

by the flower, unable to stop staring at

alright! I’ll buy you anything

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

much is this?”

very discerning. These will be perfect for your beautiful girlfriend,” replied the beautiful waitress with a grin as sweet as the blossoms

okay then. How much would it be

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

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

“What?”

with eyes open as wide as golf balls, his wallet

has already heard of roses costing around three to four

bouquets going up to four hundred dollars, it was his first hearing of one that cost more than a

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 than three months without withering. I believe they should be

Finn’s dumbfounded expression, she attempted

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

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

of Finn’s

bouquet

especially since many were now

became humiliated

was all thanks

and capable man for herself, and although he couldn’t be compared to Brother

thought she could finally experience what it was like to

it was apparent she’d been overthinking

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more even if he wanted to anyway, let alone spend twelve

avoid the mocking glances of the restaurant’s guests. Instead, all she saw was Gerald looking toward her. He seemed to be happily chatting away to that

She stood up and pointed directly at Gerald, who was at the VIP table, before screaming at him at the top of her

Gerald! What are you laughing

Didn’t he reserve a VIP table just

I am just looking at the

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

interested in the roses? What makes you

his head helplessly and

he snapped his fingers and motioned the

required, the waitress smiled and eagerly pushed the cart

many roses

beautiful waitress asked in astonishment. “A

roses. So, that

May I ask, Sir, what do you intend to do?” the waitress asked as she stared at

to do. Indeed, she’d been staring at those Damascus

her textbooks when

surprising turn of events today helped

the roses in pictures, she couldn’t help but

be planning to buy all the roses

to dissuade him when it was already too

his bank card,

of them, and I’ll pay

“Excuse me?”

The waitress was stunned.

feeling as though she had just been

couldn’t be happening. Was that pathetic loser still playing

act. How could he possibly have that much

sound felt like countless

was thirty thousand

Gerald actually had more than thirty thousand dollars, and he spent

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

wasn’t even bothered to look at Sara’s

chatting with Queta as they enjoyed

were done eating, they left

did Gerald bother to look at

pain in her after

looked down on

What?!

had to figure

her stupor, Sara

from the

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 who that rich

left the dock, and she missed the opportunity to meet the rich

But then…

to cross Sara’s

No!

Where was Gerald???

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saw the Lamborghini leaving as soon as she

Gerald was gone too.

could Gerald

Could that mean that…

Damn!

think about it. She really didn’t

Wasn’t that confirmation that

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

here, and that car was also

witnessed Gerald blowing off

Argh!

the owner of that car? How

petrified, unable to accept her own unbelievable deduction. It wasn’t right! It

after sending Queta home.

got out, locking the car behind

“Hello, Gerald!”

from the bushes,

What are you

took a step backward

he should cry or laugh when he saw the face of the unintended

in front of

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

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

Jane’s boyfriend to meet her

have known

where all she could think of

that had happened between

to be a

always do whatever

dog was worthier than Gerald could ever

wrong with her, not knowing when her attitude toward Gerald

wondered if she was in love

did not make sense that she kept dreaming

was absolutely stunning and charming. He was so attractive,

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

say something?” Whitney gently

he saw the look on Whitney’s

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

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

Whitney winked.

knew what the wink was

and

that Whitney was this kind of girl, he would have never made

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

dare say it out loud,

I mistreated you in the past, and I’ll

grabbing his

been thinking so much about him that

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course, she was more than

indicated that she very strongly intended to meet

as stunning

panic. He felt his scalp tingling and goosebumps sprouting all

to react,

here!” Whitney yelled as she

smiled to herself as

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

only mean that she

her mind. Whitney crossed her

sit beside Gerald as he

Gerald had already run all

very reason he never wanted to

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

would simply cause a

was going to live after this, Gerald wholeheartedly yearned