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?”

I just won the lottery, so there’s nothing

for him to conceal his identity, he

he panicked and

and Clifton’s eyes opened wide the

Especially Queenie.

much did you win?” she

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

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

like a poor guy

So, Queenie rejected him.

the lottery, she felt a jolt run through

If he really did become a wealthy man,

tell me, Gerald. How much did

to her

while showing five

million?” Queenie

other hand, Mrs. Winters

really won half a

worry about it, auntie. Just relax. I’ve already

helped Mrs. Winters sit

felt super anxious, as though a swarm of

could she

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

be

Gosh!

she became. Thanks to Gerald getting ridiculed a while ago,

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

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

his belly started grumbling, he headed to the

Gerald? You’re

up for food, he felt a

saw a beautiful girl, all made up and

makeup on,

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“You’re Morgana Lopez?”

a

in high school and even representative

was pretty yet looked normal at the same

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

was pretty

mentally prepared to bump into high

ones that should be

saw your picture taken by Montana Lewis in our English class representatives’ group today. You were carrying a duffel

Morgana straightened her hair.

for some teachers to leave behind their contacts to stay in touch with class

F*ck! Gerald was stunned.

picture of him, and how on earth did he

have taken the picture after she got

over her luggage while she was holding her phone at that time, so he guessed

Fck. That btch…

as it may seem, Gerald still cursed in

you in the hospital? Someone

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

here. How about

got lots of patients here. Say hello to your uncle later for me. I sincerely hope it all goes well for

Morgana smiled.

You must be a doctor

become a full-time doctor here!” Morgana said

“That’s great!”

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

was a pretty common thing to do when students were nearing

those without connections would

It was nothing surprising.

time for Gerald

anything. Let me treat you

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

meal was sumptuous and

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

mouth a little,

much for the food!

two then

like some innocent catching up, but what she really wanted

inserting praises with

a young male doctor in a white lab coat walked towards

“Who’s this?”

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

Morgana smiled.

yours. Wouldn’t it be better to get him a proper restaurant meal than in our cafeteria? You both

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

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

actually alright that things

the meal, he listened to Gabriel and

think it’s Cameron Laver and the others. They’re back for their break, and it looks like you have to be on duty

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

I booked Johnsbury Bistro for

haven’t seen each ever since we left high school, that’s four years now. You’re

the way, when are you going to get the other directors for a meal to settle this? You know that your director is the hospital’s

Gabriel laughed bitterly.

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

slammed her fork onto the table in

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

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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

so enraged that her fork almost slammed into the table

tried to

and he

entry into the hospital as an intern

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

however, seemed to be at

became the victim

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

intern from the director’s

apparent that the director

things had become quite upsetting

that things wouldn’t work

wanted to have a night

gang were since they were from the same class

dad worked in a hospital, and

have a discussion

as

finished

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

asked the question blandly. It didn’t sound as warm as it did

few minutes. When that time was

and by the way, Morgana, did you just say you were having a hard time at work? Don’t worry too much, and just relax.

couldn’t finish his lunch and just leave like

give her a reassuring

if he could help her, he was more than

really see much in him, the fact that she invited him for a meal,

sought to help and return

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

“Alright!”

them

Gabriel, he walked out of the

called Zack, seeing if he could pull some strings to help Morgana be a permanent doctor in

a

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

and educational sectors were also part

Gerald, I wonder if you’re

just as they were

“Why, what’s wrong?”

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

it’s in the evening… Fine, I’ll

all along. They were indeed

Gerald felt quite bad for leaving

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

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agreed to

once Mr. Winters finally slept off,

Cape Grace Hotel,

for the region, and this time, much thought had been

many business owners of Serene Town County would be

Micheal arrived first since Gerald had to look after

stood at the entrance, ready to

parking space. A couple came out of the

was dressed elegantly and formally, and the man had a

earlier. 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

couple was none other than Montana and

get inside!”

glanced over his shoulder and saw that a boy had also

that one of your students? Is

be playing with

was startled, and by the look of her

“Gerald! Stop right there!”

someone calling out to him.

Lewis, what

with a

he wanted to kick

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

Montana looked

know you had quite the eye for the finer things! Cape

smirked and nodded

I’ll remember to spare

then grabbed Jonathan’s hand and went into

Hehe…

wait and see, I’m going to make you

took a step into the

hall was

his hands behind his back, scouring the crowd for Zack and

face pelted by

That person must have been

and saw Morgana sitting by a table, covering

her, and they all looked like

all looked at Gerald and

dummy. Get over

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he walked

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

in their

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

tried to find a reasonable

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

to dine among so many rich

women saw how Gerald looked quite

Montana rolled her eyes.

asked you to sit down?! Are you that

end, Gerald could

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

he was a little annoyed, mostly because Montana had

Why?

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

had been mocking him ever since they stepped into

was supposed to attend the welcoming party. Instead, he became the ladies’ laughing

remain low-profile, but it certainly didn’t mean he was easy to be

sat down

I can’t believe

again, Montana rudely jeered

the women

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

hand, was just a substitute

on some occasions, hoping

so happy, she was even more

Thwack!

slapped the back of

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

the table burst into fits

silent, standing up and pouring

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

he and spilled

was full

sh*t! My skirt!” Montana

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

Montana was enraged.

was about to start in a second, and there

Gerald looked like a

a brat who had never attended any

made him do it anyway, so all she could do was hold her tongue and save her

mistake. I should never have let you sit here

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

chatting with some elders, and it would be

“Alright!”

He nodded and

box of tissue! What the fck am I going

was in a

universal, and both the men’s and women’s washrooms were located

that moment, a girl came out of the

to walk over to the

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Miss Lewis? Why