The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 381

“Sir Herring Jenkins is the head of the county. Who on earth could make him wait at the bus station?”

Montana could not mask her surprise.

Was it that rich dude from the city?

No way. Why would someone as rich as him come here by bus?

“Wait here; I’ll go say hi!”

Montana’s boyfriend straightened his suit and tidied up his hair.

He was ready to go over.

“But Jonathan, will this work? Will Mr. Jenkins pay any attention to you?”

Montana couldn’t help but worry.

“I guess so. After all, he knows my dad too, and I’ve had dinner with him twice.”

Jonathan reassured Montana and headed over to the other side.

Montana, however, didn’t dare go with him. The other side was filled with big shots, and several heads of the Ministry of Education were also present.

As a fellow staff member, of course, Montana didn’t possess the courage to approach them.

As for Jonathan, he went and came back quickly.

While there, he looked very proud, thinking that he had a chance to stand out among the crowd if he just greeted everyone.

But when he came back, he was dejected and his face the color of an eggplant.

“Huh? What happened, Jonathan? Did the mayor ignore you? Ugh, I told you so didn’t I? better not go over where all the big shots are!”

“Mmhmm, it seems like the mayor and the others are indeed waiting for someone’s arrival, someone important. I heard them talking about a Mr. Crawford, the one about to bring a massive change to the entire Serene Town! He’s a big boss, but something isn’t right. If it really is Mr. Crawford, why would he come here by bus?”

Jonathan was confused.

“Hmm, the mayor probably did not tell you the truth. Let’s go now. The few heads from the Ministry of Education are also there,” said Montana in a hurry.

Jonathan simply nodded.

He hoped that Mr. Crawford could speed up his journey as well.

Gerald had been following from behind and heard them mentioning his name. Could they have come here to pick him up, he thought to himself.

But he had already told Zack Lyle not to turn his arrival into some grand event. He simply wanted to return home and get his own stuff sorted out, and he wanted to stay out of it.

Right now, though, it was a bad time for Gerald to go over and ask them.

He pretended that nothing happened.

His hands were full of Montana and Jonathan’s luggage. Her driver stopped in front of them as soon as they exited the Station.

“The heat is killing me! Jon, get the luggage inside, and let’s leave!”

Montana rudely snapped at the driver.

After putting their luggage inside, Jonathan and Montana got into the car, and the driver drove away.

Gerald was left alone at the station with his luggage on the side, looking like an idiot.

He might be just a servant, but the least they could do was to greet him, right?

Inside the car, Jonathan looked at the rear-view mirror and saw Gerald, now standing stupidly at their pickup spot. He felt a little sorry for him.

“Montana, I forgot to greet that classmate of yours. We should’ve at least asked where he was heading and perhaps give him a lift, right?”

“Forget about him. We’re not giving him a lift. He’s just pathetic, and we’re not going to risk soiling our car because of him!”

“Alright then.”

Cursing Montana under his breath, Gerald decided to call home and prepared to leave.

On the way back, he remembered to give Mr. Winters a call.

He wanted to tell them not to make him any food as he would take away something on the way back.

The phone back home rang for quite a while, yet no one picked up.

He called three times until someone finally picked up the phone. A faint, weak voice came on the other side of the line.

“Hello? May I know who you are looking for?”

“Mrs. Winters, it’s Gerald here. May I know where Mr. Winters is?”

“Oh, Gerald? You’re back for your break, huh?”

Mrs. Winters sounded a little surprised.

Back when they were kids, Jessica and Gerald were both raised by Mr. and Mrs. Winters.

It was why the siblings had an incredibly deep affection for the old couple, treating them as their own grandparents.

In the past few years, Jessica was the first to rise to the top. Since Gerald still had to support his poor self, he could not provide Mr. and Mrs.Winters a comfortable life. The only thing he could do was give them financial aid discreetly.

So basically, Mr. Winters and his family still retained their original lives.

After Jessica received news that Gerald was about to have a break, the first thing she thought of was helping Mr. Winters and his family settle down.

Gerald would never forget about him.

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“Ahem, Mr. Winters was hospitalized this afternoon. I’d just come back to pack some clothes when I heard the phone ringing.”

“What? Hospitalized? Which hospital?”

Hearing Mrs. Winters’s gloomy tone, Gerald’s heart thumped in his chest. He hastily asked for the hospital’s location.

Mrs. Winters told him the address.

It happened to be at a hospital in the same county.

Mrs. Winters also happened to arrive at the same time after hitching a ride on one of the county’s bread trucks.

Gerald assisted her down from the truck before rushing to the emergency room in one of the hospital’s buildings.

Mr. Winters had apparently suffered from cardiovascular problems and passed out while having his lunch.

The incident gave her a big scare, and she immediately called for an ambulance. Now, the doctors were still doing all they could to save his life.

“Why are we the only ones paying for his hospital bills? Big brother, he’s our dad… your dad, so you’ll have to chip in too.”

In the emergency room doorway, a woman with textured, caterpillar-like eyebrows was speaking to a couple.

Opposite her were also several couples with young children.

Upon closer inspection, Gerald realized they were Mr. Winters’s two sons and daughters.

Those young children were his grandkids.

After hearing of the incident, they had apparently rushed to the hospital as well.

“My brothers and sisters, what you said wasn’t exactly accurate. You’ve all been living with dad the longest, and I’ve always been out, busy with business; as for the bills, I’m only asking you to settle in advance. Never have I mentioned once that I’ll make you pay for it all, so calm down! At the end of the day, the four of us will split the bill equally!”

The eldest of the bunch had always been out managing his business. He crossed his arms, taking a drag from a cigarette.

“Why should the four of us pay an equal share of the bill? Both of you brothers are the eldest of the family, so it only makes sense that you foot a little more. Sister and I should pay the lesser part. Besides, my daughter just graduated from university this year, and she’s getting an internship soon. I’ll need some money for that!”

The third sister was disgruntled.

Gerald understood that they were somehow fighting over the medical bills.

And when Mrs. Hayward heard the fight brewing among the siblings, she was so angry she almost fainted.

“Can you guys stop arguing for once?! If none of you are going to pay, I’ll pay for it, even if it costs me a kidney. Are you happy now?”

Mrs. Winters stomped her foot in exasperation and frustration.

“Calm down, mom. Didn’t you use up most of your savings to help your grandson start his own business?” quizzed the second eldest son.

“How much are the medical bills?”

Gerald finally spoke up.

“Huh? Gerald is back?”

Only then did the crowd notice Gerald.

“Hmph! Why did you even bother asking? It’s not like you’ve got the money anyway!” a young lady named Queeny Winters snapped coldly. She was the same age as Gerald.

During their childhood, Mr. Winters had always been more fond of Gerald compared to Queeny. As a result, she was dissatisfied. What grandparents would care more for a poor kid rather than their own granddaughter?

“Stop pretending to be something you’re not and start showing us what you can do,” interjected Clifton Winters, the other youngster who had just set up his own enterprise.

Like Queeny, he despised Gerald all the same.

His hate stemmed from Gerald getting good grades since he was a kid, and his grandparents had often compared him to Gerald. As time went by, his jealousy slowly turned into hatred.

As for Gerald, he knew that Queeny and Clifton disliked him since the beginning.

Yet, he did not say anything.

It was then that a nurse approached them.

“May I know when the surgery fee will be paid? The total is 20,000 dollars, and I suppose all of you can afford it, right?”

The nurse droned on with a tone of indifference.

“Listen to me, brother. Settle it now. I’ll give you the money later,” said the eldest brother.

“And why should I listen to you?”

“…”

Soon, the jabs against each other that had supposedly mellowed down boiled up into a heated quarrel all over again.

The second daughter-in-law and the third sister had joined the quarrel. They even brought up past issues, saying something about how the second-daughter-in-law owed money to the third sister.

Then, the entire scene turned chaotic.

Everything was a royal mess.

The nurse didn’t even try hiding the scowl that had grown across her face.

“I’ll pay,” Gerald whispered to the nurse as he shook his head in helplessness.

“You?”

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The nurse led Gerald downstairs to pay at the counter, though she felt somewhat skeptical about him.

What then could be the reason for her doubts?

It was all because of the way Gerald dressed. He didn’t look like one that would have much money on him.

The medical bill came up to 20,000 dollars, almost impossible for the average family to fork out, let alone someone like him.

Gerald proved her wrong, though. He paid the 20,000 dollars for the surgical fee and even settled the accommodation as well.

It was a whopping 30,000 dollars in total!

He paid for everything without even batting an eyelid.

The nurse was stunned, unable to move.

Gerald paid no attention to her and walked back to the hallway.

They were still fighting.

“Everyone, stop fighting, I’ve settled the bills,” said Gerald.

“Huh???”

Only then did the fight die down.

The siblings were stupefied when they heard that.

“You paid for everything? Gerald, it was 20,000 dollars! Where did you get the money from?” asked the eldest brother in astonishment.

“Well, not just 20,000 dollars, but this handsome lad paid 30,000 dollars, including the hospital bills!”

Unbeknownst to Gerald, the nurse had followed him all the way here.

“30,000 dollars?!”

The crowd became even more surprised.

In a worse state were Queenie and Clifton were even more embarrassed, considering how they kept mocking Gerald before this. Now, he had really forked out the money. They felt as if they had been slapped on the face, one hard slap after another.

“The money wasn’t stolen, right?” Clifton asked with a twisted face.

“Yeah, I remember an online news site reporting how someone lost their money! Gerald, did you happen to find that money and not return it?”

“It must have been it! Beware, someone might just call the police on you. That 30,000 dollars might just land you a death sentence!” Clifton warned viciously.

After all, he owned an entire enterprise, and it wasn’t surprising that he knew such things.

It was also precisely these words that scared Mrs. Winters.

“Gerald, where did you get that much money from anyway?”

lottery, so there’s nothing to worry about, Mrs. Winters!”

conceal his identity, he simply didn’t know what to tell Mrs.

and ended up

Clifton’s eyes opened wide the moment

Especially Queenie.

she asked in an anxious

quite bold that a young girl like Queenie would

Gerald was a nice young man, and

who would like a poor guy like

So, Queenie rejected him.

the lottery, she felt

he really did become a wealthy man, would that mean she missed her

me, Gerald. How much did

jumped to her

while

a million?”

hand, Mrs. Winters was delighted by

really won half a

auntie. Just relax. I’ve already paid for uncle’s

helped Mrs.

felt super anxious, as though a swarm of ants

could she do

won a lot more than just half a

be five

Gosh!

Thanks to Gerald getting ridiculed a while ago, he

The good news was

Mr. and Mrs. Winters

the

you, Gerald? You’re

he was queueing up for food, he felt a sudden tap

looked back, he saw a beautiful girl,

even with the makeup on,

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“You’re Morgana Lopez?”

was a little

in high school and even representative of the English class. Her name was Morgana

school years, she was pretty yet looked normal at the same

seen her for three to four years, and

was

prepared to bump into high school classmates long before

all, the ones that should be working had

today. You were carrying a duffel bag, so I knew you were back. I didn’t expect to meet you here… what a

Morgana straightened her hair.

some teachers to leave behind their contacts to stay in touch with class

F*ck! Gerald was stunned.

him, and how on earth did he

must have taken the picture after she got

while she was holding her phone at that time, so he guessed it

Fck. That btch…

it may seem, Gerald still cursed

in the hospital? Someone you know

a quick chat with Gerald. Last time, they did not talk quite as much, but now, it seemed she had grown

here. How about you? Seeing someone?” Gerald

patients here. Say hello to your uncle later for me. I sincerely hope it

Morgana smiled.

understand now. You must be a doctor

become a full-time doctor here!” Morgana said with a touch of

“That’s great!”

seemed to have some connections

thing to

with connections would rely on them, and those without connections

It was nothing surprising.

time for Gerald

order anything. Let me treat you to lunch today. Miss, two servings for

lady, and she soon filled

was sumptuous

we were classmates in high school, and we haven’t seen each other for quite some time

mouth a little,

so much for the food! It looks

two then took their

catching up, but what she really wanted was to show off a little bit. Nonetheless, she was still

inserting praises with a few

a young male doctor in a

“Who’s this?”

friend from high school. I ran into him here, so I treated him to lunch! Hey Gerald, let me introduce my boyfriend to you. This is Gabriel Lyons. He’s the one I told you about, and

Morgana smiled.

Wouldn’t it be better to get him a proper restaurant meal than

would I find any time for that? Besides, you don’t mind the

don’t! The food here is pretty good,” Gerald nodded as he shoved

alright

of the meal, he listened to

school classmates coming here tonight? I think it’s Cameron Laver and the others. They’re back for

have to reschedule my shift for a later time. Cameron and his group were my best buddies during high school, and now that they’re here on break, I’ve to

Johnsbury Bistro

Buntingford Grand Hotel?” After all, we haven’t seen each ever since we left high

way, when are you going to get the other directors for a meal to settle this? You know that your director is the hospital’s chief, and there’s nothing my

Gabriel laughed bitterly.

I’ve just lost my appetite! I can’t swallow another bite

fork onto the table in

what he had heard, Gerald guessed that Morgana had to

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I’ve said before. He isn’t giving face to your father at all!

so enraged that her fork almost slammed into the

to console

listened as he ate, and he could almost understand what

Morgana Lopez’s entry into the hospital as an intern clinician had been arranged by Gabriel’s father,

good at her job, where she was very professional and was very proficient with her skills. Many hospital staff and patients had unanimously

be at odds with

victim of the conflict between the

be a little more than challenging to become a permanent doctor her, and if her probation didn’t end well,

had been given to another intern from the director’s side, but that one seemed to perform way worse

the director deliberately wanted to embarrass Gabriel’s

had become

that things wouldn’t work

the reason why Morgana wanted to

who Cameron and his gang were since they were from the same class in high

dad worked in a hospital, and

short, they were going to have a discussion on the matter

and awkward as he listened

finished his

a lot going on here, so don’t

It didn’t sound as

the first few minutes. When that time was up, their real

you just say you were having a hard time at work?

his lunch and just leave like

her a reassuring

that if he could help her,

see much in him, the fact that she invited him for a meal, regardless of

sought to help and return the

you, Gerald. Right, tell me the room number to your uncle’s ward, and I’ll have Gabriel go over

“Alright!”

them

interrupting Morgana and Gabriel, he walked out of

he could pull some

a

long-term investment plan include free-market industries, but it also included

were also part of that

the way, Gerald, I wonder if you’re

just as they were about to hang

“Why, what’s wrong?”

slip of it when I was drinking, and they even went to the station specifically just to greet you. Now, they’ve set up a welcoming party for you, and they

in the evening… Fine,

They were indeed there at the station to

Gerald felt quite bad for leaving them

if he didn’t feel like going, they would

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he agreed

once Mr. Winters finally slept off,

held in Cape Grace Hotel,

this time, much thought had

Serene Town County would be

first since Gerald had to look after

entrance, ready to enter

at the parking space. A couple came out of the car,

and formally, and

earlier. Look at the time now!” complained the

My dad even called a couple of times to hurry us since Mr. Crawford will be arriving. It’ll be an embarrassment if we

couple was none other than Montana and her

squabbling, let’s get

over his shoulder and saw that a boy had also entered the hotel. He pointed at him

that one of your students? Is that

what? Your eyes must be playing with y… f*ck,

look of her face,

“Gerald! Stop right there!”

ready to enter the hotel, he heard someone calling out to him. He looked back, and by incredible

Lewis, what

greeted with a

he wanted to kick Montana badly on

us… do you even know what this place is? They’re planning a grand event, so what are you

his reply, Montana looked as if she realized

you had quite the eye for the finer things! Cape Grace Hotel will be quite busy tonight, so you must’ve smelled your

and

work well. I’ll remember to

grabbed Jonathan’s hand and went into the

Hehe…

wait and see, I’m going to make you cry, you b*stards!” Gerald

a step

dining hall was

his back, scouring the crowd for Zack

he felt his face

that? That person must have been

Morgana sitting by a table,

her, and they all looked like they knew

looked at

a dummy. Get over here!” Montana

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unhappy, but he walked over to

pretty good… hey, why isn’t he in a

are in their uniforms, and he’s

He’ll work wherever there’s work to be done,

to find a reasonable

little guy, come to my side. There’s an empty seat beside me. Come sit and have

dine among so many rich and young CEO today, so you’ve got

women saw how Gerald looked quite handsome and cute, and they

Montana rolled her eyes.

you to sit down?! Are you that dumb? Four years of college

end, Gerald could

sit with them for a

little annoyed, mostly because Montana had been incessantly

Why?

asked had him to do, yet he didn’t even get a single

been mocking him ever since they stepped into

was supposed to attend the welcoming party. Instead, he became the

it certainly didn’t mean

sat down

really are pathetic and gullible, aren’t you? I can’t believe you sat down after being told to do

rudely

the women

spouses of Serene Town’s business elite,

the other hand, was just

them on some occasions, hoping she could tag along

that everyone was so happy, she was even more

Thwack!

back

don’t you get up and pour some wine for Libby and the

at the table burst into

and pouring everyone a glass

was Montana’s turn, Gerald deliberately shook the bottle, aggressively pouring its contents without the slightest

and spilled the

dress was

sh*t! My

know how to pour wine??? Do you want to die?! Any idea how much I paid for this

Montana was enraged.

to start in a second, and there was no way she could meet people in

Gerald looked like a

had never attended any such events,

she was the one who made him do it anyway, so all she could do was hold her tongue

wrong… this is my mistake. I should never have let you sit here from the beginning! If I

you standing there for? I’m heading to the toilet. Hurry up and get me

boyfriend was at another table chatting with some elders, and it would be weirdly unattractive just to go

“Alright!”

at Montana. He

told you to get me a box of tissue! What the fck am I

was in a blurred

was universal, and both the men’s and women’s washrooms were

a girl came out

over to the sink

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