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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 311

Gerald was able to let off a lot of steam there. He’d never felt so good before.

However, he realized that things could get very complicated from here on out. Although he’d lived a modest life thus far, he at least understood this much.

Therefore, he decided he’d take this matter a little further. At the next opportunity, he’d have to sit down with Zack Lyle and Michael Zeke to discuss what had happened here.

He thanked Aiden and Elena for rushing over to his side before dismissing them.

The events of the day had left Queta frightened and humiliated. She was down in the dumps. Even her clothes had been ripped and torn by Liara’s gang. It broke Gerald’s heart to see her like this.

Ultimately, it was his fault that this tragedy had to occur and that Queta had been dragged into it.

“Come on, I’m buying you new clothes!” Gerald declared cheerfully.

“No…I’m fine like this, Gerald!” Queta bowed her head.

“I insist. No matter what, I had gotten you into this mess. Anyway, it’s your birthday!” Dragging her along by the hand, he pulled her onto his car and brought her to a fancy clothing emporium filled with high-quality high-fashion items.

Gerald bought two outfits for Queta all the while coaxing and consoling her. He promised something like today would never happen again.

He paid for the clothes, but just as they were about to leave…

“Gerald, is that you?” A clear, feminine voice called out to him. The tone was laced with unexpected delight.

He turned to look. It was Naomi Milton. “Naomi!”

Naomi also had three other girls with her: Felicity Nelson, Yvonne Dunn, and Cassandra McGregor!

Well, it didn’t surprise Gerald to see Naomi running with these girls. After all, there’d been that thing at Emperor Karaoke Bar a couple days back. That time, everyone had lost their minds, except for Naomi, who’d remained calm and advised Felicity to moderation and she’d been right: Jake had proven to be no trifle.

In that way, Naomi had also proven herself to be a voice of patience—something which Felicity felt she had a need for.

As for Yvonne, well…it wasn’t as though Felicity wasn’t aware that the girl mainly sought to benefit from her recent popularity. This was made especially obvious by how uncomfortable she was about Naomi joining their clique.

Naomi informed Gerald that the afternoon following that incident, Felicity had invited her to help out around her workplace.

As for right now…naturally, both Felicity and Cassandra spotted Gerald too, but neither one offered him greetings.

They only glanced at him, then began examining Queta, who was beside him.

“Gerald, who’s this? What a beauty! Won’t you introduce her to us?” Naomi cajoled teasingly.

Gerald handled the introductions. “This is my good friend, Queta Smith. Queta, this is Naomi Milton, that bro I’m always telling you about. She’s a real man among men!”

“Pleased to meet you!” Although in low spirits at the moment, having met the Naomi that Gerald had told her so much about, she was delighted to shake hands.

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It had barely been an hour since that catastrophe.

Gerald didn’t want to talk about it in front of Felicity and the rest, so after greeting Naomi, he hurried Queta away.

“Hot d*mn, holy cow!” Yvonne exclaimed in frustration. “That Gerald has some guts, huh? Felicity and the counselor are both here, but he didn’t even say a quick hello to them? You ladies saw it, too! He completely ignored us!”

To herself, Yvonne thought about how someone like Gerald ought to show someone like her only the utmost courtesy and always mind his manners.

Instead, he’d snubbed them! Yvonne wouldn’t stand for it.

Neither Felicity nor Cassandra could believe how Gerald had treated them, either.

They hadn’t greeted him, but he hadn’t greeted them, either. He’d grown some balls.

“Hmph! Loser! I couldn’t care less!” Felicity huffed.

“Alright, alright…leave Gerald alone, now.” Naomi tried to salvage the situation. “I noticed he was in a bad mood just now. Something’s probably happened and he was too preoccupied to say hi, that’s all.”

“You don’t have to defend that person, Naomi. He’s free to do as he pleases. Hmph! Anyway, we’re going to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment later—we’d best hurry home and try on our new clothes! Isn’t that right, Felicity?”

Remembering that they’d be making a trip to that wonderful Wayfair Mountain Entertainment as soon as today, nothing could bring Yvonne down right now.

Felicity’s company superiors were having a friendly gathering at the villa. Since their top personality Felicity was one of Mayberry’s own, she was naturally entitled to bring a few guests along.

Now that Exceptional Live had risen to become a national-level media platform, they were worth a lot more these days. That meant better company vacations in nicer spots!

Suddenly, Naomi’s phone rang. She took the call, grunted in acknowledgement a couple of times, and then hung up.

Anxiously, she reported, “Felicity, that was the car rental service. Their driver has just left on urgent business and all their other drivers are at some wedding function, so there isn’t anyone to drive the Mercedes-Benz G-500 we reserved! They’ve asked if we’d be able to find our own driver!”

“What! The driver dumped us? D*mn it! It’s just one thing after another…” Felicity was fuming. “How am I supposed to find a driver last-minute to take us there? Anyway, I always hand-pick my drivers—they have to be good-looking! Every detail counts when going for an event like this!”

Really! Why did everything have to be so complicated?

“That’s right! Among us, only the counselor can drive, but as she’s going as a guest of honor, that’s out of the question!” Yvonne squealed. “Anyway, we can’t ask the counselor to serve as our driver!”

“Oh, I’ve just remembered that Gerald has a driving licence! He could do it!” Naomi exclaimed. “Shall we ask him to be our driver, then? He’s even been to that villa before!”

The truth was that Naomi was serving a personal agenda of her own here.

Previously, Gerald had really borne the appearance of someone who’d suddenly struck it rich, indulging in luxuries left and right. After a while, however, he’d gone right back to ground.

His classmates believed that he’d splurged it all away, and that was the end of it.

However, that brief period in the limelight had also left Gerald with a nasty preoccupation with appearances.

Naomi hadn’t failed to notice this.

She was asking him to be their driver now because she knew that Felicity had commissioned their previous driver for nearly a thousand dollars.

A thousand bucks for an afternoon’s work. It was a lovely arrangement.

Yvonne was the first to protest. “No, no way! Naomi, didn’t you hear what Felicity said? We need a good-looking driver, not some crass dork like Gerald! Forget about it!”

Felicity, however, arched one eyebrow and murmured, “Hmm…I actually think Naomi’s suggestion has some merit. Crass and dorky though he may be, Gerald has a certain innocence about him which is rather refreshing. Mm-hmm…our old dorm-mate Xavia wasn’t entirely without taste. I’ll just need to give him a bit of a makeover and he might even do very well as our driver!”

“Okay. Let’s give him a shot, then! He can drive, after all!” Cassandra raised no disagreement.

“Alright. Naomi, give Gerald a call. Tell him I’d like him to be our driver!”

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“Gerald, are you busy later?” Naomi asked, when Gerald took her call.

“Who, me? No, I’m not busy!” He was sending Queta back to campus. Once she was in class, he’d obviously be free.

“Oh. I’ve found you some side income. A thousand bucks for a day’s work. It’s a simple job: Felicity needs a driver. I know you’re not hurting for money these days, but a little extra scratch never hurts, right? What do you say?” Naomi presented the proposal delicately.

She knew he’d just about used up his windfall already, but she spoke with tact nevertheless as she was also aware that Gerald had become an image-conscious person. He’d even developed a taste for fine clothes!

But for all that, he was still a bro and nothing had changed that between them.

Honestly, when Felicity’s name came up, Gerald had wanted to decline—not least because he knew Yvonne and Cassandra would probably also be involved. It would be a madhouse, being caught between those chattering hens.

Yet, he couldn’t bring himself to turn down Naomi’s goodwill.

After a slight pause, Gerald nodded his head and agreed after all. It was all for Naomi’s sake.

“Alright! First, I’ll need you to get back here. We’re going to buy you some things and dress you up!” Naomi laughed happily over the phone.

Gerald sighed in exasperation and turned the car around.

As the girls’ captive, he was given an expensive suit and a pair of leather shoes, all of which he had to put on right away.

It had to be said that Felicity, despite her aloofness towards him all this while, had to admit to being a little smitten when she saw Gerald in those handsome clothes. She almost complimented him, even…

But then she saw him carefully folding up his old clothes, as though intending to take them with him.

Oh, dear…still just a loser, after all.

“These are fine clothes. Don’t wear them out in a hurry, Gerald! Between the cost of this outfit and some spending money for you as our driver, you’re getting well over a thousand bucks out of this!” Cassandra remarked with arms folded.

“Yes, I see.” Gerald could only smile and nod.

“Oh? Gerald, is that your new phone?” Naomi had just now spotted what he held in his hand.

He nodded. “Yup! Just got it a few days ago!”

“Whoa, that looks pretty sweet! Pass it here!” Yvonne peered at the device, her interest piqued. Without waiting for permission, she reached over and snatched it away.

One look at it, and she squealed. “My gosh…Felicity, Cassandra, look at this! This is the latest model, new on the market…it goes for over four thousand bucks! Gerald, is this yours?”

As a matter of fact, the most expensive smartphone she’d ever owned, she’d paid for it by installments, to a total of one thousand dollars.

Gerald, the poor man of their class, used a phone worth four times as much?

“No kidding!” Felicity gasped when she saw it, in spite of herself.

“Gerald, I don’t know when you’ve become such a show-off—but for a guy like you to buy a phone like this, what were you thinking? Felicity is at the top of her game right now and her phone only costs half as much! You’re just a student with no steady income, so how can you splurge like this? How many times must I tell you?” This came from Cassandra, the counselor.

It was as though someone had stepped on her tail.

Only a moment ago, she’d been lecturing Gerald about a set of clothes worth a few hundred bucks…and then he’d whipped out this four-thousand-dollar phone! Where did that leave her?

“Exactly! Why did you get something so expensive? Were you trying to impress some rich kids? Ahh…some people simply don’t have class. Don’t you know, Gerald? Only poor people go for things like this, people with money just buy the cheaper models!” Having suffered some affront from this, Yvonne eagerly joined in the harassment.

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“Yes. You’re right. Of course.” Gerald just nodded away compliantly.

There was no point in arguing. He’d let them talk.

Next, they brought him to the car rental company, where they collected the Mercedes-Benz, and set out for Wayfair Mountain Entertainment.

Now they were back on track.

Gerald had to open the door politely for Felicity to step out from the car. The other girls followed after and they were all greeted warmly by the staff at the villa.

Why was the villa showing such consideration for Exceptional Live?

It was simple: though neither Exceptional Live nor that upcoming Yorknorth Mountain event was that big a deal, the sponsors behind them were. Ultimately, Michael Zeke was trying to put on a show to impress Gerald Crawford.

As she posed for the photographers, Felicity turned and muttered under her breath to Gerald, who had been about to follow them inside, “Very good, Gerald. Now take the car to the parking lot and wait for us there. You’d best stay clear of the event proper, lest you blow your own cover and embarrass us all! Regarding dinner, you can buy yourself some bread if you get hungry—it’s not like they’re serving the kind of food you’re used to eating.”

Clearly, she thought he was likely to say something that might embarrass her.

Unbelievable! One day, she’d get her just desserts!

Gerald had had it up to here with Felicity. He had his pride too, for crying out loud! Couldn’t she show him at least a little respect?

do nothing but comply and bring the car to the parking

identity, one way or

to just hang around here

here, he’d seek out Zack Lyle and Michael Zeke to discuss about Rye

at Michael’s office, the man was reading a newspaper. When he

later, Zack hurried over

events to them and they in turn shared what

summary, Rye Group pre-dated all their other organizations and was a

big shots. As business continued to grow, Henry

Chad and Danny Xanders attacked William Rye, and then the Xander family vanished overnight. Then there was Damien Rye, who commanded his

was because of their might. The vast network of people who served them, as well as their extensive

begets prosperity, after

understanding of the state of the game. Then his phone rang. It was his elder sister Jessica, whom he hadn’t spoken to for

are you up to, Gerald?”

Zeke!” Gerald answered brightly, deciding that Jessica didn’t need to know about all this. At the end of the day, she was grooming

I’m calling to let you know that I’ll be paying a visit to Mayberry in three days’ time and I want to see my precious baby

“Oh? You’re coming here?”

have some earth-shattering news to

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“What’s the big news?”

year ago, when she and both his parents had gone abroad to work off

was just a story

tell you! Alright,

that, Jessica had hung

were turning pale. “Mr

replied. “Three days from now!

were going to be ill. They must be terrified of

with them and talked about simpler

four hours

just

it was already

make too much noise. Remembering that time when some celebrity starlet was trying to sneak a dip in

grand function

the car around right away!” Hanging up, he fetched the car and picked up Felicity and friends,

you? When the party’s about to finish, have the car ready nearby! Instead, you were nowhere to be found!” The moment she got into

the thought! It’s just that you forbade me from stepping inside there, so how

for that, you’re only getting half pay

utter failure you

came out, some of the other drivers had already been standing by at the entrance, but where had hers been? Even when she’d walked

ladies off at our campus

Yvonne snapped. “We haven’t had enough fun yet tonight—we want to head to Emperor so

they’d gotten to see Wayfair Mountain Entertainment. However, the girls were reluctant

Several of Felicity’s superiors had gotten her drinks and even asked for her number. Back then,

though, her heart belonged to Ordinary

felt

to Emperor Karaoke, then return the

as he’d been

you think? A guy like Gerald—what kind of woman would

room, the girls were drinking and chatting together as

better topic of

married one day, it won’t be to any great beauty, and even if she is, she’ll most likely be used goods. The reasons are simple—one, he’s dead broke; and two, he’s a total loser!” Felicity was

You may not be aware of this, but…she’s a radio DJ and she’s really pretty!” Naomi

then perked up as she broached another topic. “Oh, yeah! Speaking of which…Felicity, what

be hot, of course—that’s one. Two, he has to be able to afford me. Three, um…someone from an influential family. Four, someone nice. Five, willing to spend lots of money on me.

you just say that you’re looking for someone like

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Yvonne burst into laughter.

awkwardly. The

kind of future husband are you looking

Yvonne repeated her question.

to sound overly materialistic, but

explanation

Man. After all, he’s just a regular person who’s a bit more sensible

“Definitely not ugly!”

“Far from ugly!”

Cassandra and Felicity yelled in unison after

threw an odd gaze toward

a bit too nervous. Felicity could tell that something was definitely

had given Cassandra Ordinary Man’s contact information. It was to allow Cassandra to help investigate which

then she didn’t

happened after… The more Felicity thought about it, the more she felt

nervous earlier… Could Cassandra have

most selfish creatures

outstanding and rich. After all, he was able to allow people from Exceptional Live to host a social

quite possible that Ordinary Man’s true identity

woman could ever say no to a man like

may have been a little too

said anything after their answer, and the situation

moment, the private

me… Is Miss

bodyguard who had a black suit and

me. Is there something I can

at Homeland Kitchen. A feast has been prepared as a form of apology. I’ve been

“Ah, I see.”

Though she was still slightly confused, she found no problem with it. Flynn respected her and he was definitely feeling

was Gerald’s subordinate and he definitely knew that she had

about it, Cassandra realized she had yet to tell Felicity that Ordinary Man was

did Flynn know how to find her? She considered the fact that it could be because they were all

while, Cassandra eventually decided to call Flynn

call led

just go. Homeland Kitchen isn’t too far off from here. It wouldn’t be wise to make Mr. Lexington wait

let’s

Rolls-Royce was parked right outside the

long before they

from where they currently were, it would only take

didn’t stop the car even after they had passed the street. In fact, he drove on and on till Mayberry Commercial

we’ve passed by

next to the driver all

to this Homeland Kitchen. Our enterprise has

he said that, a faint smile formed briefly

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branch? When was it

to grind. Something about all

bodyguard had told them that Flynn wanted to treat them to

think much of it. After all, she saw the familiar Rolls-Royce before her

just went along with the

that they were now going west of the city, more and more

the city was a factory zone. Very few entertainment centers would be there. Why would anyone

The chef there’s quite the prodigy at cooking. Mr. Lexington’s told me that he’s hosting this feast with you in mind since he wasn’t able to serve you well at the

nice of him, but why didn’t Mr. Lexington notify us about this

know about that. You can ask Flynn yourself once you reach the restaurant,” said the driver

just address Mr. Lexington by his

driver, the less Cassandra trusted his

the driver

moment. Not too long after, he took a turn and entered the highway, west

road. Only

the road, the more Cassandra felt that there was something

postpone this? I think I’m going to be sick. Please send

afraid I

the car in the first place if he had only specified that the Homeland Kitchen that they were going to wasn’t in Mayberry Commercial

accelerated while driving down Mayberry Commercial Street too. They weren’t able to react quickly enough to ask

from left

this only served to further worry

driven so far anyway, why not go down and have a look once

refuse! Stop the car immediately!” shouted Felicity

that or we’ll crash with

now!” sneered Cassandra as she

the only voice she heard through the

earth does it keep

a sudden, a loud bang

steering wheel abruptly to make a sharp turn. The car was

were almost knocked out after

Who are you?!” roared Cassandra who was both in anger and fear at

the driver

a button on his earphone before saying, “Copy that. They’re in the car now along with two other young beauties. We’re about to arrive,

sitting next to the driver the entire time and she

appear that their destination was some kind

to think that scenes like this were only present in action

the f*ucking car I said!” Yvonne screamed,

second to feel it, but she felt a slap

the spot, as the slap she took

moment, the driver

people got out of the car which had been tailing them for

and the rest were dragged out

all

a premeditated kidnapping

started shouting into her phone which she had secretly taken out while they were still in the

finish, a bodyguard ran toward her and snatched her phone. It took less than a second for him to smash

slap from him awaited

that call! Third Brother, do

me your phones

as a few bodyguards rushed toward them. However, her attempt was futile and in the end, her phone was snatched away as

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wait for the boss’s next order!” shouted one of the

others were then dragged into the

all so beautiful! If the boss enjoys himself today, maybe we’ll get to have some fun with them too!” A guard laughed with a cruel smirk on his

stand guard over them. Until the boss arrives, suppress your sexual urges. If he finds out about it,

chosen subordinates nodded respectfully as the rest of the men

might kiss them if they looked at them for too long, the three men decided it was best not to look at them at all. They squatted

across earlier? How about you Felicity?”

manage to… My phone was snatched away before I even had the chance to press the call button… What should we do, Counselor? I’m an internet celebrity! This is no way to treat such a person!” cried Felicity as she burst into

slap earlier. She was terrified and she started weeping

girl she was, anyone would be frightened half to death if

to get the call across… But it seemed like it did. However, I only managed to shout

In this life or death situation, the recipient of

university students, their minds were

had caught on that something was going very wrong. During the moment the guard had slapped Yvonne and while he was giving death glares toward Cassandra, Naomi and Felicity were hard at work, carefully

Long before the car had driven off the slope, Naomi was already aware enough about their situation to try making

would be from Flynn in this situation, even though Cassandra had tried several times