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.

him to conceal his identity, he

he panicked and ended up

wide the moment they

Especially Queenie.

she asked in

sons, the adults, thought that it was quite bold that a young girl like Queenie

had always said Gerald was a nice young

who would like a poor guy like

So, Queenie rejected him.

she heard Gerald say that he had won the lottery, she

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

Gerald. How much did you

to her

simply laughed, while showing five

million?” Queenie stared

the other hand, Mrs. Winters was

won half a million

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

helped Mrs. Winters sit

hand, Queenie felt super anxious, as though a swarm

she do

seemed to have won a lot more

be

Gosh!

thought about it, the more anxious she became. Thanks to Gerald getting ridiculed a while ago, he had chosen to conceal the specific value and make

the next two days, Gerald didn’t go anywhere, staying by Mr. Winters’ side all the time in the hospital. The good news was that his condition was not serious, and he only needed to stay

lunchtime, he first waited for Mr. and Mrs. Winters to

the hospital’s

Gerald? You’re

was queueing up for food, he

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

makeup on,

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“You’re Morgana Lopez?”

was a little

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

years, she was pretty yet looked normal at the

years, and all dolled up,

metamorphosis was

high school classmates long

should be working had already

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

Morgana straightened her hair.

for some teachers to leave behind their

F*ck! Gerald was stunned.

a picture of him, and how

have taken the picture after she got

she was holding her phone at that time, so

Fck. That btch…

seem, Gerald still cursed

the way, why are you in the hospital?

quick chat with Gerald. Last time, they did not talk quite as much, but now, it

uncle got admitted here. How

uncle later for me. I sincerely

Morgana smiled.

You must be

in a short while, I’ll become a full-time doctor

“That’s great!”

to have some connections with the hospital, but that

connections was a pretty common thing to do when students

and those

It was nothing surprising.

was time for Gerald to make

you

to the canteen lady, and she soon filled up both of their plates with

was sumptuous and

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

covered her mouth a little,

so much for

two then took

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,

occasionally inserting praises with a few

in a white lab

“Who’s this?”

me introduce my boyfriend to you. This is Gabriel Lyons. He’s the one I told you about, and his dad is

Morgana smiled.

proper restaurant meal than in our cafeteria?

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

is pretty good,” Gerald nodded as he shoved two big mouthfuls of potatoes down

actually alright that things turned

meal, he listened to Gabriel and Montana

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

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,

booked Johnsbury Bistro for

since we left

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

Gabriel laughed bitterly.

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

fork onto the table

heard, Gerald guessed that Morgana had to be in some

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make the other intern a permanent doctor and not me? 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

enraged that her fork almost slammed into

to console

and he could almost understand what

that Morgana Lopez’s entry into the hospital as an

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

seemed to be at odds

the victim

suspected it would be a little more than challenging to become a permanent doctor her, and if her probation didn’t end well, the only obvious

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

was apparent that the director

had become

things

to have a night

since

and his mother in the health

they were going to have a discussion on the

felt uncomfortable and awkward as

quickly finished his

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

asked the question blandly. It didn’t sound

first few minutes. When that time

did you just say you were having a hard time at

couldn’t finish his lunch and just leave

give her a reassuring word

even thought that if he could help her, he was more than willing

in him, the fact that she invited him for a meal, regardless of whether expensive or not, was what friendship was all

sought to help and

your

“Alright!”

them the

Gabriel, he walked out of the

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

wasn’t a big deal

Gerald’s long-term investment plan include free-market industries, but it also included many of Serene Town’s business

educational sectors were also

I

asked just as they were about

“Why, what’s wrong?”

was all my fault, I let slip of it when I was drinking, and they

in the

feeling in his gut was right, all along. They were indeed there at the

bad

even if he didn’t feel like going, they would

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agreed to

finally slept

Cape Grace Hotel, somewhere around

time, much thought had been put in to make

Serene Town County would be

and Micheal arrived first since Gerald had to look after

entrance,

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

and the man had a suit on

Look at

always 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

couple was none other than Montana

get inside!” said

that a boy had also

that one of your

Your eyes must be playing with

startled, and by the look of her face, she was seriously

“Gerald! Stop right there!”

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

what a

greeted with a

he wanted to kick Montana badly on the

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

reply, Montana looked as if

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

and

work well. I’ll remember to spare you

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

Hehe…

you cry, you

took a step

hall was packed

behind his back, scouring the crowd for

face pelted by

That person

saw Morgana sitting by a table, covering

young ladies sat next to her, and they all looked like they knew each other quite

at Gerald and laughed

there like a dummy. Get over here!” Montana

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but he walked over

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

the waiters here are in their uniforms, and he’s the

be the handyman then. He’ll work wherever there’s work

find a

come to my side. There’s

a rare chance to dine among so many rich and young CEO today,

how Gerald looked quite handsome and cute, and

Montana rolled her eyes.

staring at? Can’t you see that they’ve asked you to sit down?! Are you that dumb? Four years of college for

could not resist the

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

a little annoyed, mostly because Montana had been incessantly abusing

Why?

of their teacher-student relationship, Gerald did everything that she asked had him to do, yet he

him ever since they stepped

was supposed to attend the welcoming party. Instead,

it certainly didn’t mean he

sat

can’t believe you sat down

again, Montana rudely jeered at

made the women

business elite, their husbands’ moguls

other hand, was just a substitute

endlessly flattered them on some occasions,

everyone was so happy, she was

Thwack!

the back

wine for Libby and the others? Think you’re some rich heir

the table burst into fits

remained silent, standing up and pouring everyone a glass

was Montana’s turn, Gerald deliberately shook the

and spilled the wine

dress was full

sh*t! My skirt!”

to pour wine??? Do you want

Montana was enraged.

there was no way she could

Gerald looked like a

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

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

never have let you sit here from the beginning! If I didn’t, my skirt wouldn’t have

are you standing there for? I’m heading

with some elders, and it would be weirdly

“Alright!”

smirked as he looked at Montana. He

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

in a blurred

men’s

a girl

happened to walk over to the

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