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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?”

there’s nothing to worry about, Mrs.

no reason for him to conceal his identity, he simply didn’t know what to tell

panicked and ended

Clifton’s eyes opened wide the moment

Especially Queenie.

she asked in

adults, thought that it was quite bold that a young girl like Queenie would ask such direct

was a nice young man,

like a poor guy

So, Queenie rejected him.

that he had won the lottery, she felt a jolt

wealthy man,

tell me, Gerald. How much did

to her

laughed, while showing

Half a million?” Queenie

the other hand, Mrs. Winters

really won half a

Just relax. I’ve already paid for

Mrs. Winters sit

super anxious, as though a swarm of ants was crawling all over her

she do

won a lot

be

Gosh!

Gerald getting ridiculed a while ago, he had chosen

The good news was that his condition was not serious, and he only needed to stay in

Mr. and

he headed to the hospital’s cafeteria to get himself

Gerald?

food, he felt a sudden tap on

a beautiful girl, all made

the makeup on, Gerald

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“You’re Morgana Lopez?”

was a little

She was from the same class in high school and even

was pretty yet looked normal at the same

he hadn’t seen her for three to four years, and all dolled up, she

was

high school

be working had already

class representatives’ group today. You were carrying a duffel

Morgana straightened her hair.

to leave behind their

F*ck! Gerald was stunned.

when did Montana take a picture of him, and how on earth did

that she must have taken the picture after she got off

bring over her luggage while she was holding her phone at

Fck. That btch…

rude as it may seem, Gerald still

the way, why are you in the hospital? Someone

with Gerald. Last time, they did not talk quite as much, but now, it seemed she had grown wiser after mingling

my uncle got admitted here. How about you?

Say hello to your uncle later for me. I sincerely hope it all goes well

Morgana smiled.

be a doctor here, right?” Gerald

a short while, I’ll become

“That’s great!”

seemed to have some connections with the hospital, but that

pretty common thing to do

would rely on them, and those without connections would need

It was nothing surprising.

was time for Gerald to

don’t have to order anything. Let me treat you to lunch

lady, and she soon filled up both of their plates

meal was sumptuous and

haven’t seen each other for quite some time now, so you won’t mind me

her mouth a

so much for the food!

two then took

introducing herself and what she’d been doing for the past two years. It might have seemed like some innocent catching up, but what she really wanted was to show off a little bit. Nonetheless,

inserting

doctor in a white lab coat

“Who’s this?”

him here, so I treated him to lunch! Hey Gerald, let me introduce my boyfriend to you. This is Gabriel Lyons. He’s the

Morgana smiled.

classmate of yours. Wouldn’t it be better to get him a proper restaurant meal than in our cafeteria? You both can catch up properly

so how would I find any time for that? Besides, you

food here is pretty good,” Gerald nodded as he shoved two big mouthfuls

actually alright that things turned

of the meal, he listened to Gabriel

few more high school classmates coming here tonight? I think it’s Cameron Laver and the others. They’re back for their break, and it looks like you have to

and his group were my best buddies during high school, and now that they’re here on break, I’ve to treat them as well. Even if I have to take a day off. I haven’t seen them for four years now… Oh, by the way, did you book the restaurant?”

I booked Johnsbury Bistro

After all, we haven’t seen each ever since we left high school, that’s four years now. You’re not going to make me look too shabby in front of them,

meal to settle this? You know that your director is the hospital’s chief, and there’s nothing my father can do about

Gabriel laughed bitterly.

the matter? I’ve just lost my appetite!

onto the table

heard, Gerald guessed that Morgana had to be in some sort

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He isn’t giving face to your father at all! Doesn’t he know we are both seeing each other? He made the

that her fork almost

to console

listened as he ate, and he could almost

gist of it was that Morgana Lopez’s entry into the hospital as an intern clinician had been arranged by Gabriel’s

job, where she was very professional and was very proficient with her skills. Many

seemed to be at odds with

the end, Morgana became the victim of the conflict

than challenging to become a permanent doctor her, and if her probation didn’t end well, the only obvious choice

another intern from the director’s side,

the director deliberately wanted to embarrass Gabriel’s

things had become quite

possible that things wouldn’t work out in

reason why Morgana wanted to have a night out with

knew who Cameron and his gang were since they were from

dad worked in a hospital, and his

short, they were going to have a discussion on the

as he

finished his

enough? See, I’ve got a lot going on here, so don’t take this at heart,

blandly. It didn’t sound as warm as

for the first few minutes. When that time

say you were having a hard time at

lunch and just

give her a reassuring

could help her, he was more than

fact that she invited him for a meal, regardless of whether expensive or not,

to help and return

tell me the room number to your uncle’s ward, and I’ll have Gabriel

“Alright!”

them the

he walked out of the

he could pull some strings to help Morgana be a permanent doctor in this

wasn’t a

plan include free-market industries, but it also included many of

also part of

way, Gerald, I wonder

asked just as they were about to hang up

“Why, what’s wrong?”

head of Serene Town County knew you had returned for a few days. It was all my fault, I let slip of it when I was drinking, and they even went to the station specifically just

the evening… Fine, I’ll

his gut was right, all along. They were indeed

Gerald felt quite bad for leaving

he didn’t feel like going, they would just keep pestering

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agreed to

Mr. Winters finally slept

in Cape Grace

the region, and this time, much thought had been put in to make it as

business owners of Serene Town County

first since Gerald

the entrance, ready

a car pulled up at the parking space. A couple came out of the car, arm in

formally, and the man had a suit on

earlier. Look at the time now!”

put that makeup on! My dad even called a couple of times to hurry

other than Montana and her husband,

get inside!”

his shoulder and saw that a boy

one of

must be playing with

her face, she was seriously taken

“Gerald! Stop right there!”

heard someone calling out to him. He looked back, and by incredible coincidence,

what a

with

he wanted to kick Montana badly

you even know what this place is? They’re planning a grand event, so what are you doing here?” asked Montana, crossing

for his reply, Montana looked as if

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

and nodded

I’ll remember to

She then grabbed Jonathan’s hand and

Hehe…

to make you cry,

step

hall was

his back, scouring the crowd for

face pelted by a

That person must have been really

by a table, covering her mouth

to her, and they all looked

looked at Gerald and laughed

a dummy. Get over here!” Montana shouted at

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frowned, unhappy, but he walked

looks pretty good… hey, why isn’t he in a uniform?” said a woman next to

waiters here are in their uniforms, and he’s

then. He’ll work wherever there’s work to be done, so he

find a

There’s an empty seat beside me. Come sit and have

so

saw how Gerald looked quite handsome

Montana rolled her eyes.

are you staring at? Can’t you see that they’ve asked you to sit down?! Are

could not

so he chose to sit with them for a little while.

mostly because Montana had been incessantly abusing him with

Why?

Gerald did everything that she asked had him to do,

him ever since they

supposed to attend the welcoming party. Instead,

remain low-profile, but it certainly didn’t mean he

sat

are pathetic and gullible, aren’t you? I can’t believe you sat down after

rudely jeered

made the women giggle

of Serene Town’s business elite, their husbands’ moguls involved

the other hand, was just a substitute

them on some occasions,

so happy, she was even more

Thwack!

slapped the back of

for Libby and the others? Think you’re some

table burst into fits

remained silent, standing up and

turn, Gerald deliberately shook the bottle, aggressively pouring its contents without the

and spilled

dress was

sh*t! My skirt!” Montana

pour wine??? Do you want

Montana was enraged.

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

looked like

attended any such events, so he was

made him do it anyway, so all she could do

you sit here from the beginning! If I didn’t, my skirt wouldn’t have

there for? I’m heading to the toilet. Hurry

and it would be weirdly unattractive just to go

“Alright!”

smirked as he looked at Montana. He nodded and followed Montana to the

get me a box of tissue! What the fck am I going

in a

the men’s and women’s washrooms

a girl came

walk over to the

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