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?”

just won the lottery, so there’s nothing to worry about, Mrs. Winters!” replied

reason for him to conceal his identity, he simply didn’t

he panicked and ended up

eyes opened wide the moment they

Especially Queenie.

win?” she asked

quite bold that a young girl like Queenie would ask such direct questions. She simply couldn’t suppress

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

a poor guy like

So, Queenie rejected him.

had won the lottery, she felt a jolt run through her

become a wealthy man, would

tell me, Gerald. How much did you

jumped to

laughed, while showing five

Half a million?” Queenie stared in

Winters was

won

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

helped Mrs.

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

could she do

Gerald’s tone alone, he seemed to have won a

be five

Gosh!

to Gerald getting ridiculed

side all the time in the hospital. The good news was that his condition was not serious, and he only needed to stay in the hospital

first waited for Mr. and

he headed to the hospital’s cafeteria to get himself something

Gerald?

food, he felt a sudden tap on his

beautiful girl, all made up and

makeup on,

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“You’re Morgana Lopez?”

was a little

She was from the same class in high school

was pretty

seen her for three to four years, and all dolled up, she looked

was pretty

to bump into high school classmates long before he returned

that should be working had already gone to

group today. You were carrying a duffel

Morgana straightened her hair.

graduation, it was common for some teachers to leave behind their contacts to stay in touch with

F*ck! Gerald was stunned.

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

was that she must have taken the

yell at him to bring over her luggage while she was holding her phone at that

Fck. That btch…

seem, Gerald still cursed

way, why are you in the hospital? Someone you know got

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

admitted here. How about you? Seeing someone?” Gerald

hello to your uncle later for me. I sincerely hope

Morgana smiled.

must be a doctor here, right?”

probation, and in a short while, I’ll become a

“That’s great!”

connections with the hospital, but that

pretty common thing to do when

them, and those without

It was nothing surprising.

time for Gerald to make

Let me treat you

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

her mouth a

much for the food!

two then took

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, she was still more comfortable to get

merely listened, occasionally inserting

a young male doctor in a white lab coat walked

“Who’s this?”

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.

Wouldn’t it be better to get him a proper restaurant meal than in our cafeteria? You both can catch up properly then,” said Gabriel,

I still have to work this afternoon, so how would I find any time for that? Besides, you don’t mind

pretty good,” Gerald nodded as he shoved two big

it was actually alright that things

meal, he listened to Gabriel and

and the others. They’re back for their break, and it looks

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

booked Johnsbury Bistro

that restaurant 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

for a meal to settle this? You know that

Gabriel laughed bitterly.

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

fork onto the table

Gerald guessed that Morgana had to be in

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

that her fork almost slammed into the

tried to

ate, and

as an intern clinician had been

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

however, seemed to be at odds with the

victim

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

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

was apparent that the director deliberately wanted to embarrass

things had become

that things wouldn’t work out

it was the reason why Morgana wanted to have

and his gang were since they were from the

and his mother in the health

short, they were going to have a discussion

uncomfortable and awkward as he listened

finished

done? Have you eaten enough? See, I’ve got a lot going

It didn’t sound as

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

the way, 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 out just

finish his lunch and

however, give her a reassuring word

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

that Morgana didn’t really see much in him, the fact that she invited him

sought to help and

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

“Alright!”

told them the

of the cafeteria to go look after

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

wasn’t a

free-market industries, but it also included many

sectors were also part

way, Gerald, I wonder if

asked just as they were about to hang up

“Why, what’s wrong?”

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.

in the evening… Fine,

gut was right, all along. They were

Gerald felt quite bad for leaving them

if he didn’t feel like going, they would

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he agreed

Winters finally slept off, Gerald

held in Cape Grace Hotel, somewhere

been a top priority for the region, and this time, much thought had been put in to make it as grand as they

Serene Town County would be

and Micheal arrived first since Gerald had to look after Mr.

at the entrance, ready

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

elegantly and formally, and

left earlier. Look at

makeup on! My dad even called a couple of times to hurry us since Mr. Crawford

none other than Montana and her

squabbling, let’s get inside!”

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

look! Isn’t that one of

eyes must be playing with y…

look of her face, she was seriously taken aback this

“Gerald! Stop right there!”

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

what

greeted with a

he wanted to kick Montana badly on the kneecaps

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

reply, Montana looked as

quite the eye for the finer things! Cape

smirked and

I’ll remember to spare you

She then grabbed Jonathan’s hand and went into

Hehe…

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

a step

dining hall was packed

behind his back,

face pelted by a small

that? That person must have been really bored,

and saw Morgana sitting by a table,

next to her, and they all looked

looked at Gerald and laughed

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

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unhappy, but he walked over to their table

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

are in their uniforms, and he’s the only one not wearing

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

find

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

little cutie, don’t be shy! It’s a rare chance to dine among so many rich and young CEO today, so you’ve got to appreciate your time

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

Montana rolled her eyes.

see that they’ve asked you to sit down?! Are you

could not

so he chose to sit with them for a little while. He would then cross over to

he was a little annoyed, mostly because Montana

Why?

relationship, Gerald did everything that she asked had him

been mocking him ever

the welcoming party. Instead, he became the ladies’ laughing

it certainly didn’t mean he

sat down

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

Montana rudely jeered

made the women giggle in

Town’s business elite,

the other hand, was

a result, she endlessly flattered them on some

that everyone was so happy, she was even

Thwack!

slapped the back of Gerald’s

don’t you get up and pour some wine for

table burst into fits

remained silent, standing up and pouring everyone a

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

and spilled the wine directly on Montana’s

was full

sh*t! My skirt!”

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

Montana was enraged.

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

looked like a

never attended any such events,

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 didn’t, my skirt wouldn’t have gotten

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

be weirdly

“Alright!”

He nodded

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

in a

and both the men’s and women’s

a girl came

to walk over to the sink to

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