The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 421

“Here comes Xella!” said Rae as she and the others smiled toward Xella.

“Have you waited for a long time, Gerald?” asked Xella, smiling as she looked at him.

“Not at all!” replied Gerald.

Xella was dressed charmingly that day. She was certainly the kind of woman who could bewitch others with a single glance.

However, Gerald knew better and actively stopped himself from thinking unnecessary thoughts.

“Speaking of which, Xella, I looked at the group chat yesterday. The others were discussing how you had landed a great job. How did you manage to get into the Dream Investment Group? I heard that a billion dollars were required for the registered capital!” said Rae, a slight jealousy projected in her voice.

Initially, Rae was considered much better compared to her other classmates in the group.

Since she was now dating the tycoon whose family owned a few shops, she was considered quite well-to-do and she was proud of that.

She had a great life as well.

However, comparing herself to Xella, she felt like a small fry.

Everyone knew that the Dream Investment Group was established with the funds provided by Mr. Crawford from Mayberry. In the near future, it was planned to become a large development project in Serene County. Whoever managed to enter the group would continue their efforts even though they had to pay about one to two billion dollars that year.

Naturally, when the news was shared in the group chat, everyone became excited.

It was a sign that Serene County was going to undergo some drastic changes soon.

“I just so happened to be recruited by the company. I’m not too sure how its development will end up being and to be frank, I don’t have much confidence either. Besides, it’s not like I’m working in the headquarters of Dream Investment Group. I’m just working in a subsidiary investment holding company under them, it’s not as mysterious and good as most people say!” said Xyla as she smiled bitterly.

“That’s still quite an exceptional post, Xella! You don’t have to be modest!” replied Rae, her jealousy more apparent in her voice now.

Gerald on the other hand, was standing beside them and he appeared quite shocked.

So Xella had been recruited by a subsidiary company under Dream Investment Company.

And who owned the Dream Investment Company?

It was, of course, Gerald!

No wonder Xella and the others were there the other day! After completing the procedures for the opening ceremony, he had bumped into them in the main square just outside the hall.

Quite a few celebrities had attended the carnival the day before so it hadn’t crossed Gerald’s mind that Xella was involved with the Dream Investment Company.

With her role as an employee of the subsidiary company under Gerald’s, it was definitely alright for her to bring along a few friends to enjoy themselves there.

Gerald couldn’t help but think to himself, ‘What a great coincidence!’

“Since we’re all here, let’s get on the bus together!” said Xella.

“It’s fine, someone’s picking us up later! Actually Xella, why don’t you come with us instead?”

Just as Xella was about to reply, her phone started ringing.

The moment she picked up, she stepped to the side before saying something, a blush forming on her cheeks. She continued talking for a while before finally hanging up.

“Your boyfriend?” asked Gerald with a smile. He couldn’t help it, seeing her face all shy and flustered.

“What are you talking about? I’m single! That’s just a friend!” she replied with a smile though her voice was quivering awkwardly.

Gerald shook his head with a smile before fishing his car keys out. He was ready to drive her to the gathering.

All of a sudden, a new white Audi A4L could be seen and heard dashing toward the bus stop.

The brakes were slammed and the car stopped abruptly right next to the surprised crowd.

The car’s window was rolled down and a man in sunglasses poked his head out.

“Come on, Xella! Your classmates will be there soon! Let’s get there before them, just the two of us!” said the man.

Naturally, the car caught a lot of attention from the people who were waiting for the bus there.

As usual, the beautiful one would always get picked up by the rich kid.

This was what a few of the boys there thought as their inferiority complex sank in.

“Ah, hello Waylon. Is this the newest car you’ve bought?”

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Rae recognized the man and she bore a look of surprise on her face.

Seeing that Rae and the tycoon were there, Waylon was surprised as well.

He got out of his car and leaned against it with one hand in his pocket. He then smiled and said, “Bought it about half a month ago. I finally found a chance to drive it today!”

Waylon was another of Gerald’s old classmates.

Back when they were still in school together, there were only two boys who were very rich and powerful. They still are today.

One of them was Cameron, whose family was related to the health department. The other was none other than Waylon.

Both Waylon and Cameron shared a good relationship back then. They enjoyed messing around during class.

Since the two of them had wealth and power, they both lived good lives even after graduating from high school.

However, Gerald was more interested in Waylon’s relationship with Xella. The two of them had never had a good relationship, even quarreling with each other at times, at least as far as Gerald could remember. They now looked like they shared quite a good relationship.

As they were chatting with each other, Rae pointed at Gerald before saying, “Say, Waylon, Gerald’s here too. Why don’t you talk to him?”

Waylon then finally looked toward Gerald who had been standing beside them all this time.

“Oh goodness! If you hadn’t told me about it, I really wouldn’t have recognized him. You’re here too, Gerald!” said Waylon as he smiled faintly.

Rae simply sneered at that. “What, have you forgotten already, Waylon? You once asked Gerald to lend you his workbook so that you could copy his answers. Gerald didn’t let you so you took a chair and beat him up all the way from the platform to the back of the classroom. I remember him looking scared half to death back then since you did it so harshly,” said Rae as she reminisced.

Gerald was placed in an extremely awkward position as soon as she said that.

He distinctly remembered that incident and it had been a reoccurring bad memory for him. Waylon was like a shadow in Gerald’s heart since he always ridiculed Gerald openly. That wasn’t the only time he had beaten Gerald up either.

It had been so traumatizing that whenever Gerald heard even his name, he grew instinctively frightened.

During that incident, both Xella and Sharon had quarreled fiercely with Waylon because they wanted to help Gerald.

Xella had even taken a textbook and smashed it on Waylon so that she could avenge Gerald.

It was an unpleasant experience as a whole and Gerald could only reply with a bitter smile.

However, Waylon was indifferent to the situation and simply changed the topic. “Well, that’s enough chit chat. When I called Xella earlier I thought she was going to be here alone. It turns out that all of you were here waiting for the bus! Either way, come on Xella, let’s go.”

‘Xella must have been afraid that I would misunderstand earlier, so that’s why she answered the call secretly’ Gerald thought to himself.

It wasn’t really necessary. Gerald didn’t care, quite honestly.

However, she had promised and agreed that they would be going to the gathering together. As it turned out, she had both Gerald and Waylon waiting to take her there. That was the only thing that slightly troubled Gerald.

“Sure. Let’s go in Waylon’s car together, Gerald. You don’t have to take the bus too!” said Xella as she blushed slightly while looking toward Gerald.

In their minds, the tycoon and Rae had added themselves to the picture. ‘Imagine riding in an Audi! That would feel so good! We could even deepen our relationship with Waylon! How nice!’

“I’m afraid that just won’t be possible. I need to pick up another classmate later and if Gerald joins, there won’t be any space in the car left!” said Waylon, a grimace on his face as he stepped into his car.

Xella was now sitting beside Waylon who had just gotten into the driver’s seat.

This made Xella feel even more awkward. “I… see… Then… What should we do then?”

“How about this, Gerald can just hail a taxi since it’ll only cost about ten dollars!” replied Waylon.

“You don’t need to do that! Aren’t there Ofo bikes by the street? Just scan one then ride the bike to the gathering!” said Rae.

“D*mn! That’s just too pathetic!” Waylon then burst out laughing.

Once he stopped, he said, “Let’s just meet later at the hotel then, Gerald.”

After that, he just drove off without saying another word.

Xella had wanted to say something to Gerald but in the end, she couldn’t bring herself to say anything. She could only roll up the car’s window.

She sighed internally. ‘What else could I have said…’

Once they left, several people were already looking at Gerald pitifully. A few others simply sniggered.

‘That Gerald guy there was clearly being looked down upon. He’s so pitiful!’ That was what almost everyone there was thinking at that moment.

However, Gerald didn’t let it bother him. He simply smiled in resignation before walking to the parking lot beside the bus stop.

He passed by the bus stop as his Mercedes-Benz G-Class drove swiftly toward the venue of the gathering.

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Once he had parked his car, Gerald entered the private room. Almost half of his classmates were already there.

There were about twenty people and the atmosphere was quite lively.

The dining table that they had booked was huge as well.

Most of the students there only greeted Gerald casually before turning to look away and continuing talking among themselves.

To them, Gerald was simply a poor loser so he was naturally easy to be ignored.

Going back to Gerald, there was one thing that surprised him.

Both Lilian and Sharon were nowhere to be seen.

“By the way, Waylon, why aren’t Lilian and Sharon here? Didn’t they say they would join us?”

Similar to Gerald, some of the other classmates were also puzzled.

Waylon simply smiled faintly. “They won’t be joining us. They’re not the same as they used to be. They’ve entered rich and powerful circles. They’re arguably the most powerful among us! Why would they ever attend such a small event such as this?”

“Oh my, is that really true? What else do you know, Waylon?” asked Xella who was sitting beside him. Her curiosity had gotten the better of her.

“Well, Sharon’s found herself quite a powerful boyfriend in Mayberry. Do any of you know about Yorknorth Mountain Entertainment City?” said Waylon as he lit a cigarette.

“Of course we all do! It’s net famous! Yorknorth Mountain is going to be developed and transformed into a tourism, food, and culture focused city. Literally everyone has heard about it!”

“Well, Sharon’s boyfriend came from Yorknorth Village, though the village has now been demolished. But that’s beside the point. See, her boyfriend’s family owns a few shops on the commercial street in Yorknorth Mountain Entertainment City. The amount of money they’ll be earning in the future will be almost impossible to calculate!”

“Holy cr*p! They sound really powerful!”

Hearing that, everyone was astounded.

“Her boyfriend’s name is Hayward, and he’s quite famous in Mayberry. I had visited Mayberry last month for a little entertainment and fun. I called Sharon while I was there and met up with her boyfriend too. We had a meal together and exchanged contact information too,” said Waylon rather proudly.

“D*mn Waylon! You’re so great!”

“Back when we were in school, Waylon and Cameron were equally influential and powerful! Waylon still is! How about you Cameron? No news from you? You’ve got to work harder!” teased a few girls who were sitting casually beside Cameron.

A hint of jealousy could be seen in Cameron’s eyes.

couldn’t compare

had already grown to know a lot of people from Mayberry whereas

about it made Cameron both anxious

felt like he

close to that you can just give Cameron a call! Come over here Cameron!

left as the secondary guest of honor. The only seat left was reserved for the guest of

the most powerful among us here! Besides, I’ll let all of you know something. Waylon’s company has also received funding from the Dream Investment Group!” said a classmate

himself. He felt smug

their eyes widened as they turned to look

that belong to my family, so they’re none of my business. I’ve established my own company but it’s still quite useless since I’ve yet to yield any

were both jealous and

only made Cameron feel more and more

he said, “Speaking of

was annoyed and he didn’t want to be compared

You’re suggesting Gerald take it?” said a random classmate as he

Cameron simply sneered.

with our Serene County’s Louie. We met two days ago

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as he

Cameron! As if Louie could ever

know right? The difference between Louie and Gerald’s status

can choose not to believe me, but Xella

he looked at Xella, she simply

“Well, d*mn!”

began looking

others who turned to

of the incident where Waylon had severely beaten Gerald up back

was somehow rich now, and he was even well acquainted with Louie who was known for having a good rapport

and bitter smile. “So what if he knows Louie? Also, I’m assuming that most of you don’t know about this, but Louie was beaten up by someone in a KTV a few days ago. His father was even warned by that person.

sharing other information that he had

everyone was finally able to see the

end, you got acquainted with such a person! I would never have expected you

to tell others about these things! See, the person who had framed the Lourdes this time around was none other than the powerful boss from Mayberry, Zack Lyle. He did something to them and whatever he had done, it made them obedient to him. Some time ago, my dad had a meal with Jaxon, more commonly known as Mr. Lyle’s driver. During the meal, Jaxon became so drunk that he ended up telling my dad about it. I was present during that meal and Jaxon even patted me on the

sentence

others were

Lyle’s driver? Your father

literally impossible not to know about him if you were from

extremely

must be very well to do

know, I think that we really should have more gatherings like this in the future. If any of you need any help, I’ll definitely lend you

out to show the picture to

a look at

Jaxon

he could be seen dressed up

Gerald, to say the least. He would never have

assigned Jaxon to be Gerald’s chauffeur when Gerald

honest and sincere man, as he presented himself as a simple and plain person whenever Gerald saw him

was actually a quite

there was anything wrong with that. Everyone

who fawn over him aren’t going to be of any use to you either. Just

then peeked at Gerald

person from your company today. No matter what it takes, I’ll help you resolve

facing troubles at your company Xella?”

ears perked at Rae’s question and he looked at

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wrong?” asked a few of the

nodded before she began sharing an incident that had

long after, Gerald’s

she had been recruited by the company, her superior began constantly harassing her. The superior in

deputy manager was a balding man who had lost all his hair around the crown of his head. He

hadn’t dared to do much. He simply asked Xella out to have meals with

Xella eventually found it difficult to continue doing so. Hence, she

onward, the man became more perverted

constantly called Xella to his office. At the start, he would only say imprudent things to her from time to time. Now, things were getting physical and it was

days before the carnival, the deputy manager had called Xella to come

nervous at the time that she instinctively picked a glass of water up and poured it all over the

obey him, otherwise she would have to resign from the

incident, Xella ended up telling Waylon about

the deputy manager

old pervert! How dare he bully our goddess!” shouted some of the men

or background had constantly requested me to do things for them back when I first arrived at the hospital. Once they got to know who my boyfriend was, nobody tried

school days. Sharon’s already found herself a good and powerful boyfriend so you should definitely do the

this before looking

today’s gathering ends I’ll resolve the issue for you! He’s

you to scare him a little so that he’ll stop bothering me,

worry, I know

look no further! Gerald’s here and he can easily ask Louie to help with

at him and could only give a cold smile as the

Gerald to have finally found someone

toward Gerald for a brief moment before

answer was quite

a good relationship with Gerald, up to the point where she

she was much closer to

and he had a lot more connections and

understand her reasoning and couldn’t

experiencing enough in society, ordinary people usually concluded that money and resources were much more important than

honestly slightly upset since it happened to someone he had treated

not

the others when the topic was changed

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stood up and

entered the gents, Xella stood

Xella who had also left the bathroom at

was awkward, to say the

I haven’t had a chance to properly talk with you. How’ve you been recently?” said Xella with a bright smile as she tried to

the past, and

now she had become quite close to Waylon. Even if he didn’t say it, Gerald would

wiped his hands dry with some

haven’t found a job yet, is that true? Do you have any plans

a name for

I really suggest that you go look for a job. It doesn’t matter what kind of job you get. You know very well

could put in a word for you so that he’ll be more willing to take you in! The basic salary is around three hundred dollars a month

it, but I’ll have to

I know that Waylon beat you up badly back then, but he was young so please try to understand. Why don’t you try looking at it this way? If you had let him copy your answers then he wouldn’t have beaten you up! Now that you’ve graduated from university, who

you need to do is to

so Gerald knew about their capabilities and virtues well. They would definitely not

smiling bitterly and shaking her head. “You don’t know much about what goes on at my workplace. You don’t have to

simply waved at Gerald before turning

that Xella

like back when he had met Sharon. She had acted

began

been blocked by a middle-aged

Xella as she moved her hand away

didn’t expect to bump into you. Since we’re both here, why not

to leave or I’ll get angry soon!”

“Let go of her!”

moment, a loud, angry roar could be

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than Waylon himself who had just left the

about to exit the

fact, he immediately got up and

uncouth b*stards! Who’re you

was certainly no small fry. His expression was cold as he

you blocking her path?”

frightened that she instinctively

people. If you know what’s best for yourself, follow me. Also, why don’t you tell these b*stards who I am?” replied Mr. Zabel, his arms folded

is Charlie Zabel… And he’s

this

kind enough to

had not expected to bump into that old pervert here

“How convenient. I had planned to go looking for you but here you are, Mr. Zabel. Let’s have a chat, shall we? First of all, do you know who I am? My dad is Spencer

Charlie’s heart skipped

definitely knew about

the past, it had just been an ordinary

to Queenzon Enterprise’s high environmental protection standards, they had gained funding from the Dream

that it’s one of

and they now

funding from the group. However, as a mere deputy manager of

attend to with Xella which only concerns our company. It would be

two, Charlie’s company was definitely a

I do wish to intervene.

spoke without filtering his words, projecting

due to both men feeling the need to protect

to attack. He rushed toward Charlie and began punching him without even

Cameron and the others

that the deputy manager was not as powerful and influential as Waylon’s

Charlie was beaten

trying to get them

you wait!” Charlie shouted with a hand on his bruised cheek

group of people rushed out of Charlie’s

leader of the group seemed to be a

it

both Waylon and Cameron before

he is! Today’s my first day reporting to duty at your company as a senior executive! These brats need to be taught a lesson, otherwise, they’ll

to heighten, Gerald simply continued standing at the

a useless, rich brat but he was efficient when it came

man was clearly not any

smashed a wine bottle against Waylon’s head. Blood soon started dripping

fighting! Cease

bad the situation already was, Gerald quickly rushed forward along with a few other men. They tried to persuade both teams

was the one who was being beaten up. Although Waylon could almost be considered

that just shouldn’t

hotel gave their cooperation to stop the fight. Charlie then paid the bill and left the

no, what are we going to do?

first bunch of bstards who have ever dared to beat me up. I’m calling my

someone who would never allow himself to accept

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had always done as he pleased, acting smugly and arrogantly in

him that Charlie’s subordinate could act even fiercer.

that moment, Waylon was a wreck both

needs medical attention immediately!” shouted Morgana before taking

clinician, she entered the ambulance as well to help bandage his wounds. She left for the hospital together

was beaten up and now he’s being

if those

They don’t seem

situation among themselves, all of them quite

they all turned to

back

fight. He had been kicked down and he stayed there. He was afraid of fighting back the moment he found out that the