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?”

so there’s nothing to worry about, Mrs.

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

panicked and

and Clifton’s eyes opened wide

Especially Queenie.

she asked in

it was quite bold that a young girl like Queenie would ask such direct questions. She

Winters had always said Gerald was a nice young man, and he

like a poor

So, Queenie rejected him.

won the

become a wealthy man,

tell me, Gerald. How

jumped to

simply laughed, while

million?”

other hand, Mrs. Winters was delighted

won half a million

relax. I’ve

Mrs.

super anxious, as though a

she

won a lot more than just half a

it be

Gosh!

more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. Thanks to Gerald getting ridiculed a while

next two days, Gerald didn’t go anywhere, staying by Mr. Winters’ side all the time in the hospital. The

waited for Mr. and Mrs. Winters to

grumbling, he headed to the

Gerald?

up for food, he felt a sudden tap

he saw a beautiful girl, all made up and wearing a

with the makeup on, Gerald still

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“You’re Morgana Lopez?”

was a little

same class in high school and even representative

their high school years, she was pretty

seen her for three to four years,

metamorphosis was

high school classmates long before

be working

in our English class representatives’ group today. You were carrying a duffel bag, so I

Morgana straightened her hair.

leave behind

F*ck! Gerald was stunned.

Montana take a picture of him, and how on earth did he not come to

was that she must have taken the

luggage while she was

Fck. That btch…

may seem, Gerald still cursed

you in the

not talk quite as much, but now,

uncle got admitted here. How about

got lots of patients here. Say hello to your uncle later for

Morgana smiled.

I understand now. You must be

I’ll become a

“That’s great!”

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

to do when students

on them, and those without connections would need

It was nothing surprising.

time for Gerald to make

anything. Let me treat you to lunch today.

she soon

meal was sumptuous and

each other for quite some time now, so you won’t mind me buying you lunch,

her mouth a

why would I? Thank you so much for the food! It looks absolutely

then took their

the conversation by 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.

inserting praises

doctor in a white lab coat

“Who’s this?”

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

Morgana smiled.

be better to get him a proper restaurant meal than in our cafeteria? You both can catch up properly then,” said

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

I don’t! The food here is pretty good,” Gerald nodded as he shoved two big mouthfuls of potatoes

was actually alright

the remainder of the meal, he listened to Gabriel and Montana ramble

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 be on duty tonight,” said

guess I 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 treat them as well. Even if I have to

Johnsbury

Grand Hotel?” After all, we haven’t seen each ever since we left high school, that’s four

other directors for a meal to settle this? You know that your director is the hospital’s chief, and there’s

Gabriel laughed bitterly.

did you bring up the matter? I’ve just lost my appetite!

her fork onto the table in

Morgana had to be

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

so enraged that her fork almost slammed

tried to console

ate, and he

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

good at her job, where she was very professional and was very proficient

however, seemed to be at odds with

the end, Morgana became the victim of the conflict between

permanent doctor her, and if her probation didn’t end well, the only obvious choice was

another intern from the director’s side, but that

the director deliberately

become

things wouldn’t work out in

wanted to have a night out with Cameron and

and his gang were since

and his mother in

to have a discussion

felt uncomfortable and awkward as he listened to

finished his

eaten enough? See, I’ve got a lot going on here, so

blandly. It didn’t sound as warm as it

minutes. When that time was up, their real character would emerge from

hard time at work? Don’t worry

his lunch and

could, however, give her a reassuring word or

he could help her, he

could tell that Morgana didn’t really see much in him, the fact that she invited him for a meal, regardless of whether expensive or not, was what friendship was all

Gerald sought to help and return

number to your uncle’s ward, and I’ll have Gabriel go over and

“Alright!”

them the ward

of the cafeteria to go look after

seeing if he could pull some strings to help

a big

only did Gerald’s long-term investment plan include free-market industries, but it also included many

were also part of that

Gerald, I wonder if you’re free

as they were about to hang

“Why, what’s wrong?”

and they even went to the station specifically

in the

was right, all along. They were

bad for leaving them

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

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he agreed

the afternoon, once Mr. Winters finally slept off, Gerald left for

in Cape Grace Hotel,

priority for the region, and this time, much thought had been put in to make

business owners of Serene Town County would be

and Micheal arrived first since Gerald had to

entrance, ready

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

was dressed elegantly and formally, and the man had a suit

my, we should’ve left earlier. Look at the time now!”

my fault? You were the one taking hour upon hour to put that makeup on! My dad even called a couple of times to hurry us since Mr. Crawford will be arriving. It’ll be an embarrassment

was none other than Montana

squabbling, let’s get inside!” said

boy

Isn’t that one of your

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

and by the look of her face, she was seriously

“Gerald! Stop right there!”

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

Lewis, what a

with a

he wanted to kick Montana badly on

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

his reply, Montana looked as if

the eye for the finer things! Cape Grace Hotel will be quite busy tonight, so

and nodded

work well. I’ll remember to

patted Gerald’s shoulder. She then grabbed Jonathan’s

Hehe…

you cry, you b*stards!” Gerald laughed

took a step

hall

his hands behind his back, scouring the crowd for

felt his face pelted by a small

that? That person

turned and saw Morgana sitting by a table, covering

they all

all looked at Gerald

standing there like a dummy. Get over here!” Montana shouted at

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unhappy, but he walked over to

one of your students? He looks pretty good… hey, why isn’t he in a uniform?” said

in their uniforms,

handyman then. He’ll work wherever there’s work to

find a reasonable

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

so many rich and young CEO

late twenties, a few women saw how Gerald looked

Montana rolled her eyes.

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

the end, Gerald could not resist

to sit with them for a little while. He would then cross

mostly because Montana had been

Why?

the sake of their teacher-student relationship, Gerald did everything that she asked had

she had been mocking him ever since they stepped into the

attend the welcoming party.

but it certainly didn’t mean he was easy to be

he sat down

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

again, Montana rudely jeered

women giggle

were the wealthy spouses of Serene Town’s business elite, their husbands’ moguls

on the other hand, was just a substitute

a result, she endlessly flattered them on some

that everyone was so happy, she

Thwack!

the back of

some wine for Libby and the others? Think

burst into fits of

standing up and pouring everyone

it was Montana’s turn, Gerald deliberately shook the bottle, aggressively pouring

spilled

was full

My skirt!” Montana

how to pour wine??? Do you want to die?!

Montana was enraged.

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

Gerald looked

who had never attended any such

him do it anyway, so

have let you sit here

heading to

chatting with some elders, and it would be

“Alright!”

Montana. He nodded and followed Montana

a box of tissue! What the fck am I going to do with just

was in a blurred

sink was universal, and both the men’s and

that moment, a girl

walk over to the sink to

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