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!” replied

no reason for him to conceal his identity, he simply

and

and Clifton’s eyes opened wide the moment

Especially Queenie.

did you win?” she asked in

that a young girl like Queenie would

always said Gerald was a nice young man, and he intended for them both

like a poor

So, Queenie rejected him.

he had won the lottery, she felt

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

tell me, Gerald. How

to her

laughed, while

a million?” Queenie stared in

Mrs. Winters was delighted

really won half a million

auntie. Just relax.

helped Mrs. Winters sit

Queenie felt super anxious, as though a swarm of ants was crawling

she do

he seemed to have won a lot more

be

Gosh!

getting ridiculed a while ago, he had chosen to conceal the specific value

The good news was

waited for Mr. and Mrs. Winters to finish

belly started grumbling, he headed to the hospital’s cafeteria to get

you, Gerald?

he felt a sudden tap on

a beautiful girl, all made

even with the makeup on,

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“You’re Morgana Lopez?”

was a

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

was pretty yet looked normal at

hadn’t seen her for three to four years, and

was

high school classmates long before he

all, the ones that should be working had

your picture taken by Montana Lewis in our English class representatives’ group today. You were carrying a duffel bag, so I knew you were back. I didn’t expect to meet you

Morgana straightened her hair.

common for some teachers to leave behind their

F*ck! Gerald was stunned.

picture of him, and how on earth did he not come

must have taken the picture after she got off

she was holding her phone at that

Fck. That btch…

as it may seem, Gerald

you in the hospital? Someone you know got

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

got admitted here. How about

of patients here. Say hello to your uncle later for

Morgana smiled.

You must be a

in a short while, I’ll become a full-time doctor here!” Morgana said with a

“That’s great!”

family seemed to have some connections with the hospital, but that wasn’t

common thing to do when

connections would rely on them, and those without connections would need to rely

It was nothing surprising.

time for Gerald to

Let me treat you to

soon filled up both of their plates with

meal was sumptuous

other for quite

covered her mouth a

so much for the food! It looks absolutely

then took

It might have seemed like some innocent catching up, but what she really wanted was to show off a little bit. Nonetheless, she was still more comfortable to get along with than

inserting

doctor in a white lab coat

“Who’s this?”

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 his dad is the hospital’s vice

Morgana smiled.

proper restaurant meal than in our cafeteria? You both can catch up properly

find any time for that? Besides, you don’t

pretty good,” Gerald nodded as he

alright that

of the meal, he listened to Gabriel

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

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

booked Johnsbury Bistro for

is too ordinary. How about Buntingford Grand Hotel?” 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

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

Gabriel laughed bitterly.

why did you bring up the matter? I’ve just lost my appetite! I can’t swallow

slammed her fork onto the table

what he had heard, Gerald guessed that Morgana

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It’s just as I’ve said before. He isn’t giving face to your father at all! Doesn’t he know we are both seeing each other? He made the other

that her fork almost slammed into the table

to console

he ate, and he could almost

Morgana Lopez’s entry into the hospital as an intern clinician had been arranged

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

to be at odds with

Morgana became the victim of the conflict between

it would be a little more than challenging to become a permanent doctor her, and

from the director’s side, but

was apparent that the director deliberately wanted to embarrass Gabriel’s

had become

highly possible that things wouldn’t

why Morgana wanted to have a night out with Cameron and the

and his gang were since they were from the

worked in a hospital, and his

were going to have a discussion on the matter

felt uncomfortable and awkward as he listened to their

quickly finished

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

didn’t sound as

polite for the first few minutes.

Morgana, did you just say you were having a hard time at work? Don’t worry too much, and just relax. I believe everything will turn

finish his lunch and

give her a reassuring

her, he was

invited him for a meal, regardless of whether expensive or

result, Gerald sought to help and return the

the room number to your uncle’s ward,

“Alright!”

them

and Gabriel, he walked out of the cafeteria to go look after

seeing if he could pull some strings to help Morgana be a

a

free-market industries, but it also included many of Serene Town’s business

sectors were also part of

Gerald, I wonder if

as they were about

“Why, what’s wrong?”

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 to greet you. Now, they’ve set up a welcoming party for you, and they wanted to

in the evening… Fine, I’ll

in his gut was right, all along. They were indeed there at the station to pick

bad for leaving

for the welcoming party, even if he didn’t feel like going,

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he agreed

once Mr. Winters finally

held in Cape Grace

been a top priority for the region, and this time, much thought had been put in

Serene Town County

and Micheal arrived first since Gerald had to look

entrance, ready to enter the

space. A couple came out of the car, arm

and formally, and the man

Look at the

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

other than

get inside!”

boy had also entered the hotel. He pointed at him in

one of your students?

playing with

and by the look of her face, she was seriously taken aback this

“Gerald! Stop right there!”

was ready to enter the hotel, he heard someone calling out

Lewis, what

with a

to kick Montana

They’re planning a grand event, so what are you doing

Montana looked as if she

here to work, right? Wow, Gerald, I didn’t know you had quite the eye for the finer things! Cape Grace Hotel will be quite busy tonight, so you

and

remember to spare you a

shoulder. She then grabbed Jonathan’s hand and went into the

Hehe…

to make you cry, you b*stards!”

step

hall was

his hands behind his back, scouring the

felt his face pelted by a

was that? That person must

turned and saw Morgana sitting by a

they all looked like they knew each other

all looked at

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he walked over to their table

Madam Lewis, is this one of your students? He looks pretty good… hey,

waiters here are in their

wherever there’s work to be done, so he should be a

tried to find a

little guy, come to my side. There’s an empty seat

cutie, don’t be shy! It’s a rare chance to dine among so many rich

Gerald looked quite handsome

Montana rolled her eyes.

you see that they’ve asked you to sit down?! Are you that dumb? Four years of

could not resist

with them for a little while. He would then cross over to Zack’s

he was a little annoyed, mostly because Montana had

Why?

did everything that she asked had him to

had been mocking him ever since they stepped into

was supposed to attend the welcoming party. Instead, he

didn’t mean he was easy to be

he sat

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

again, Montana rudely jeered at

made the women giggle in

wealthy spouses of Serene Town’s business

the other hand, was just

them on some

everyone was so happy, she

Thwack!

back of Gerald’s

you get up and pour some wine for Libby and the others? Think you’re

burst

up and pouring everyone

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

hands, he and spilled the wine

was full of

sh*t! My skirt!” Montana

wine??? Do you want to die?! Any idea how much I paid

Montana was enraged.

second, and there

looked like

Gerald was a brat who had never attended any such events, so

she was the one who made him do it anyway, so all she

sit here from the beginning! If

heading to the toilet. Hurry up and

elders, and it would be weirdly unattractive just to go the get tissue by herself,

“Alright!”

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

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

in a

the men’s and women’s washrooms were located

that moment, a girl came

over to the sink

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