The Secretly Rich Man

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

reveal his true identity,

going to just

he was here, he’d seek out Zack Lyle and Michael

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

hurried

recent events to them and they in

pre-dated all their other

continued to grow, Henry Rye

they conducted, some of the things they did…well, Gerald had some first-hand experience. One example would be when Chad and Danny Xanders attacked

their might. The vast network of people who served them, as well as their extensive underworld connections, made them a force to be reckoned

begets prosperity,

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

up to,

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

know that I’ll be paying a visit to Mayberry in three days’ time and I want to see my

“Oh? You’re coming here?”

earth-shattering news

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“What’s the big news?”

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

that was just a story they’d made

tell you! Alright,

doot…With that, Jessica

and Michael Zeke were turning pale. “Mr

“Three

looked as though they were going to be ill. They must be

with them and

or four hours crawled

you, Gerald?” Felicity just called him directly.

time. Whoops, it was already well past

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

more a grand function

car around right away!” Hanging up, he fetched the car and picked up Felicity and friends, who were ready to leave for

have the car ready nearby! Instead, you were nowhere to be found!” The moment she got into the car, Felicity started chewing his ear

stepping inside there, so how was I to

for that, you’re only getting half pay tonight!” Yvonne

an utter

where had hers been? Even when she’d walked all the way out

drop you ladies off at our campus

to campus? Forget that!” Yvonne snapped. “We haven’t had enough fun yet tonight—we want to head to Emperor so we can sing all night long. Am

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

gotten her drinks and even asked for her number.

her heart belonged to Ordinary

felt

then return the car!” Cassandra

it but to do as he’d been told before finally driving himself back

think? A guy like Gerald—what kind of woman would be willing to be with

girls were drinking and chatting together as music

a better topic of conversation, their thoughts strayed

a guy like him has no hope of getting himself a 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

aware of this, but…she’s a radio DJ and she’s really pretty!” Naomi didn’t feel comfortable listening to

up as she broached another topic. “Oh, yeah! Speaking of

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

that you’re looking for someone like Ordinary

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Yvonne burst into laughter.

started acting slightly awkwardly. The truth was, that inside, she

counselor, what kind of future husband

Yvonne repeated her question.

and mature man who is sensible as well as knowledgeable. 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

explanation with

someone like Ordinary Man. After all, he’s just a regular person who’s a bit more sensible and solemn. Speaking

“Definitely not ugly!”

“Far from ugly!”

Cassandra and Felicity yelled in unison

an odd

bit too nervous. Felicity

information. It was to allow Cassandra to

she didn’t think much about

about it,

have fallen in love with Ordinary

most selfish creatures

was able to allow

that Ordinary Man’s true

no

been a little too careless…’ thought

said anything after their answer,

the private

me… Is

a bodyguard who had a black

Is there something I can help with?”

a meal at Homeland Kitchen. A feast has

“Ah, I see.”

with it. Flynn respected her and he

he definitely knew that

realized she had yet to tell Felicity that Ordinary Man was indeed,

know how to find her? She considered the fact that it could be because

while, Cassandra eventually decided to call Flynn up to express her

her call led straight to his

Kitchen isn’t too far off from here. It wouldn’t be wise

up the engine, and let’s

parked

they were on their way

currently were, it would only take them

fact, he drove on

passed

Yvonne who had been sitting next to the driver all

not going to this Homeland Kitchen. Our enterprise has

faint smile formed briefly on his

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new branch? When was it established? I’ve

gears in Cassandra’s head began to grind.

Flynn’s territory, the bodyguard had told them that Flynn wanted to treat them to a meal at Homeland Kitchen as

think much of it. After all, she saw

that, they just went

going west of the city, more

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

opened just a few days ago. 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 Emperor,”

didn’t Mr.

slightly. “I wouldn’t know about that. You can ask Flynn yourself once you

just address Mr. Lexington by his

the driver, the less Cassandra trusted his odd

the driver began smiling

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

many cars on the road. Only the faint

the road, the more Cassandra felt that there was something

postpone this? I think

I can’t do

place if he had only specified that the Homeland Kitchen that they were going to

while driving down Mayberry Commercial Street too. They weren’t able

driver looked from left to right, averting

served to further worry

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

immediately!” shouted Felicity in a cold

“I can’t do that or we’ll crash with the car behind us. Besides, Mr. Lexington’s already waiting for

calling him now!” sneered Cassandra as she rummaged

voice she heard through

on earth does it keep going

a sudden, a loud bang could be

steering wheel abruptly to make a

knocked out after being violently thrown about

Cassandra who was both in anger and fear

the driver

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

a kidnapping attempt?” Yvonne had been sitting next to the driver the entire time and she bore

enough. It would appear that their destination was some kind of

like this were only

Yvonne screamed, almost like a mad

feel it, but she felt a

and clear. Yvonne almost fainted on the

the driver

five people got out of the car which had been tailing them for a while now. From the building, emerged three

out of the car,

all

a premeditated kidnapping

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

less than a second for him to smash it on the ground, disabling it for

slap from

Third Brother, do you usually work this

me your phones

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

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while we wait for the boss’s

the others were then dragged into

to have some fun with them too!” A guard laughed with

stand guard over them. Until the boss arrives,

nodded respectfully as the rest of the men descended the

that they might kiss them if they looked at them for too long, the three men decided it was

to get the call across earlier? How about you Felicity?” whispered Cassandra, her face

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

still bleeding from the slap earlier. She was

anyone would be frightened half to death if they were to face

get the call across… But it seemed like it did. However, I only managed to shout for a brief moment…” Compared to the others, Naomi was still relatively calm though her

In this life or death situation, the recipient

students, their minds were fickle and

the moment the guard had slapped Yvonne and while he was giving

driven off the slope, Naomi was already aware enough about their

from Flynn in this situation, even though Cassandra had