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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

true identity, one

going to just hang around here like

seek out Zack Lyle and Michael Zeke to

reading a newspaper. When he saw Gerald, he shot to his feet, caught by

Zack hurried over to

to them and they in turn shared

pre-dated all their other organizations and was a stone-cold criminal

they were big shots. As business continued to grow, Henry Rye established a formal

experience. One example would be when Chad and Danny Xanders attacked William Rye, and then the Xander family vanished overnight. Then there was Damien

network of people who served them, as well as their extensive underworld connections,

prosperity,

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

are you up

having dinner with Zack Lyle and Michael Zeke!” Gerald answered brightly, deciding that Jessica didn’t need to know about all this. At the end of the day, she was grooming him to eventually take over the whole Mayberry Commercial Street. If he went running to his sister for help with every little thing, what sort of worth

I’m calling to let you know that I’ll be paying a visit to Mayberry in

“Oh? You’re coming here?”

news to deliver to you,

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“What’s the big news?”

when she and both his parents had gone abroad to work off some debts,

was just a story they’d made up to tell

tell

that, Jessica had hung

were turning pale. “Mr Crawford? Will Director Jessica be coming

that’s right!” Gerald replied. “Three days from now! No idea

going to be ill. They must be terrified of

with them

four hours

where are you, Gerald?” Felicity just called him directly. She sounded most

time. Whoops, it was already well

rule at these hot springs: After sunset, no one was to make too much noise. Remembering that time when some celebrity

a grand

Hanging up, he fetched the car and picked up Felicity and friends, who were ready to

do this on purpose, Gerald? What did I instruct 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

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

only getting

what an utter failure you

drivers had already been standing by at the entrance, but where had hers been? Even when she’d walked all the way out

campus and then I’ll return this car!”

haven’t had enough fun yet tonight—we want to head to Emperor so we can

already, and they’d gotten to see Wayfair Mountain

her drinks and even asked for her number. Back

heart belonged to Ordinary

felt

to Emperor Karaoke, then return the car!”

he’d been told before finally driving

A guy like Gerald—what kind of woman would

own private room, the girls were drinking and

a better topic of conversation, their thoughts

girlfriend. Even if he gets 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 drunk

be aware of this, but…she’s a radio DJ and she’s really pretty!”

there?” Yvonne sneered, then perked up as she broached

to afford me. Three, um…someone from an influential family. Four, someone nice. Five, willing to spend lots

that you’re looking

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Yvonne burst into laughter.

standing beside Yvonne, started acting slightly awkwardly. The truth

what kind of future husband are you

Yvonne repeated her question.

Not to sound overly materialistic, but he should also be a well-to-do man since we, as women, will be relying on them for

her explanation with

like Ordinary Man. After all, he’s just a regular person who’s a bit more sensible and solemn. Speaking of which, what do you think he looks like? Handsome? Or could he just be some ugly

“Definitely not ugly!”

“Far from ugly!”

Felicity yelled in

odd gaze toward

Felicity could tell

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

didn’t

happened after… The more Felicity thought about it,

so nervous earlier… Could Cassandra have fallen in

were the most selfish

short of outstanding and rich. After all, he was able to allow people

Ordinary Man’s true

say no

may have been a little too careless…’

one said anything after their answer, and

the private room’s door creaked

me… Is Miss

the door, stood a bodyguard who had a black suit and earphones

would be me. Is there something I can

me to introduce myself, Miss McGregor. I’m Mr. Lexington’s driver and he’s invited four of you to a meal at Homeland Kitchen. A feast has been prepared as a form of apology. I’ve been ordered to pick you

“Ah, I see.”

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

and he definitely knew that she had a

yet to tell Felicity that

how 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 up to express

call led straight to

here. It wouldn’t be wise to make

nodded in response. “That’s true. Alright, start up the engine, and let’s be on our way.” The driver nodded and led

parked right

vehicle, it wasn’t long before they were on their

Kitchen was located in Mayberry Commercial Street but from where they currently were, it

car even after they had passed the street. In fact, he drove on and on till Mayberry Commercial Street could barely

we’ve passed by

who had been sitting next to the

enterprise has

that, a faint smile

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When was it established? I’ve heard nothing about

head began to grind.

bodyguard had told them that Flynn wanted to treat them

of it. After all, she saw the familiar Rolls-Royce

they just went

the city,

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

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

why didn’t Mr. Lexington notify us about

ask Flynn yourself once you reach the restaurant,” said the driver as another faint smile

just address Mr. Lexington by

observed the driver, the less Cassandra trusted his

her question, the driver

pace began accelerating at that moment. Not too long after, he took

abundance of factories, there weren’t many cars on the road. Only the faint glow

road, the more Cassandra felt that there was something

too well… Can we postpone this? I think I’m going to be sick. Please

afraid I

wouldn’t have entered the car in the first place if he had only specified that the Homeland

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

driver looked from left to

only served to further worry

far anyway, why not go down and have a

the car immediately!” shouted Felicity in a

mirror. “I can’t do that or we’ll crash with the car behind us. Besides,

really? Well, I’m calling him now!” sneered Cassandra as she rummaged for her

she heard through

on earth does it keep going to

a loud bang could be

abruptly to make a sharp turn. The car was now going

and the others were almost knocked out after being violently thrown about

taking us! Who are you?!” roared Cassandra who was both in

driver

in the car now along with two other young beauties. We’re about

kidnapping attempt?” Yvonne had been sitting next to the

down soon enough. It would appear that their destination was

that scenes like this were only

car I said!” Yvonne screamed, almost like a mad person as she grabbed the

second to feel it,

clear. Yvonne almost fainted on the spot, as the slap she took was

the driver hit the

car which had been tailing them for a while now. From the building, emerged three other

the rest were dragged out of the car, one by

was all clear

was a premeditated kidnapping

of a sudden, Naomi started shouting into her phone which she had secretly taken out while they were still in the

took less than a second for

from

Brother, do

your phones

a few bodyguards rushed toward them. However, her attempt was futile and

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

and the others were then dragged into the building before

we’ll get to have some fun with them too!” A guard laughed with a cruel

make sure the boss receives a warm welcome first! You three remain upstairs to stand guard over them. Until the boss arrives, suppress your sexual urges. If

respectfully as the rest of the men descended

were extremely beautiful and, fearing that they 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 down

Naomi. Did you manage to get the call across earlier? How about you Felicity?” whispered Cassandra,

in silence as she shook her head. “Didn’t 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

Yvonne’s mouth was still bleeding from the slap earlier. She was

a girl she was, anyone would be frightened half to death if they were to face

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

you call?” In this life or death situation, the recipient of

still university students, their minds were

slapped Yvonne and while he was giving death glares toward

Naomi had been the first to act. Long before the car had driven

biggest help now, of course, would be from Flynn in this situation, even though Cassandra had tried several times