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!”

was no reason for him to conceal his identity, he simply didn’t know

he panicked and

wide the moment

Especially Queenie.

she asked in an

thought that it was quite bold that a young girl

a nice young man, and he

like a poor guy

So, Queenie rejected him.

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

If he really did become a wealthy

tell me, Gerald. How much did

to

while showing five

million?” Queenie stared in

other hand, Mrs. Winters was delighted

You really won half a million

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

helped Mrs.

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

could she

won a lot more than just half a

be five

Gosh!

Gerald getting ridiculed a while ago, he had chosen to conceal 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

he first waited for Mr. and Mrs. Winters

headed to the hospital’s

you, Gerald?

for food, he felt a sudden tap

saw a beautiful girl, all

the makeup on, Gerald still recognized

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“You’re Morgana Lopez?”

a

her. She was from the same class in high

their high school years, she was pretty yet looked normal at the same

he hadn’t seen her for three to four years, and all dolled up, she looked

metamorphosis was pretty

prepared to bump into high school classmates long before he returned

be working had already gone

were carrying a duffel bag, so I knew you were back.

Morgana straightened her hair.

graduation, it was common for some teachers to leave behind their contacts to

F*ck! Gerald was stunned.

him, and how on earth did he not

guess was that she must have taken the picture after she got off the

over her luggage while she was holding her phone at

Fck. That btch…

it may seem, Gerald still

you in

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

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

your uncle later for me. I sincerely

Morgana smiled.

must be a doctor here, right?” Gerald

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

“That’s great!”

family seemed to have some connections with the hospital, but that

common thing to do when students were nearing

would rely on them, and those without

It was nothing surprising.

time for Gerald to

have to order anything. Let me treat you to lunch today. Miss, two servings

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

meal was sumptuous

high school, and we haven’t seen each other for quite some time now, so you won’t mind me

covered her mouth a

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

then took their

the past two years. It might have seemed like some innocent catching up,

listened, occasionally inserting praises with a

a young male doctor in a white lab coat walked

“Who’s this?”

a friend 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,

Morgana smiled.

high school classmate of yours. Wouldn’t it be better to get him a proper restaurant meal than

would I find any time for that? Besides, you

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

actually alright that things

meal, he listened to Gabriel

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

school, and now that they’re here on break, I’ve to treat them as well. Even if

I booked Johnsbury Bistro

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 them, are

way, when are you going to get the other directors for a meal to settle this? You know

Gabriel laughed bitterly.

the matter? I’ve just lost my appetite!

her fork onto the table

that Morgana had to be in some sort of

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did he 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 intern

fork almost slammed

tried to console

ate, and

as an intern clinician had been arranged by Gabriel’s father, the hospital’s

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

be at odds

Morgana became the victim of the conflict

doctor her, and if her probation didn’t

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

director deliberately wanted

had become quite upsetting for

highly possible that things

to have a night out with Cameron and

were since they were from the same

dad worked in a hospital, and his

short, they were going to have a discussion

and awkward as he listened to

finished his

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

question blandly. It didn’t

first few minutes. When that time was up, their

way, Morgana, did you just say you were having a hard time at work? Don’t worry too

finish his lunch and just leave

however, give her a

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

she invited

sought to help

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

“Alright!”

them

Gabriel, he walked out of

could pull some strings to

a big

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

were also part of that

Gerald, I wonder

just as they were about to hang up the

“Why, what’s wrong?”

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

the evening… Fine,

gut was right, all along. They were

felt quite bad for leaving

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

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he agreed to

finally slept off, Gerald left for

Grace Hotel, somewhere around

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

of Serene Town

arrived first since Gerald

at the entrance, ready to

space. A couple

dressed elegantly and formally, and the man had a

we should’ve left earlier. Look at the

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 if we are late!”

couple was none other than Montana

squabbling, let’s get

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

of your students? Is

what? Your eyes must be playing

and by the look of her face,

“Gerald! Stop right there!”

calling out to him. He looked back, and by incredible coincidence, it was

Lewis, what a

greeted with

kick Montana

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

waiting for his reply, Montana looked as if she realized

didn’t know you had quite the eye for the finer things! Cape Grace Hotel will be

smirked and

work well. I’ll remember

grabbed Jonathan’s hand and went into

Hehe…

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

took a step into

dining hall was

hands behind his back, scouring the

he felt his face pelted by a small

That person must have been

by a table, covering

her, and they all looked

looked at Gerald and

like a dummy. Get over

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but he walked over to

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

here are in their uniforms, and

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

tried to find

to my side. There’s an empty seat beside me. Come

to dine among so many

how Gerald looked quite handsome and

Montana rolled her eyes.

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

could

a little while. He would then cross over to

he was a little annoyed, mostly because Montana

Why?

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

him ever since they stepped into

was supposed to attend the welcoming party.

didn’t mean he was

sat down

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

rudely

the women giggle

business elite, their husbands’ moguls involved

on the other hand, was just

result, she endlessly flattered them on some

was so happy, she was even

Thwack!

the back

don’t you get up and pour some wine for Libby and the others? Think you’re some rich

at the table burst into

standing up and pouring everyone

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

and spilled

her dress was full

sh*t! My skirt!”

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

Montana was enraged.

in a second, and there was

Gerald looked like a

brat who had never attended

so all she could do

was wrong… this is my mistake. I should never have let you sit here from the beginning!

what are you standing there for? I’m heading to the toilet. Hurry up and

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

“Alright!”

as he looked at Montana. He nodded and

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

was in

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

girl came

to the

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