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.

knew that he couldn’t

to know a lot of people from

Cameron both anxious

he was being

a great guy too! If your family or relatives work in hospitals or something close to

while Xella was sitting to his left as the secondary guest of honor. The only seat left

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

himself. He felt smug that the others knew about his

heard that, their eyes widened as they turned

own company but it’s still quite useless since I’ve yet to yield any results!” said Waylon

both jealous and

made Cameron feel more and

awkwardly, he suddenly noticed Gerald who had been sitting near the door. With a cold smile on his face, he said,

annoyed and he didn’t want to be

it?” said a random classmate as he burst out

Cameron simply sneered.

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

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smiled coldly as

Very funny, Cameron! As if Louie could ever be

status is synonymous with comparing

but Xella

looked at Xella, she simply nodded

“Well, d*mn!”

moment, several of the classmates began looking

there were also a few others who turned to look

was aware of the incident where Waylon had severely beaten Gerald up back in high

was known for having a good rapport with both good and bad guys. How would Waylon respond to that?

this, but Louie was beaten up by someone in a KTV a few days ago. His father was even warned by that person. What more, their Lourdes Mining Group shares are being taken over by someone else as well! With that in

then continued sharing other information that he had heard regarding what had happened

the time he was done, everyone was finally able to see the

person! But in the end, you got acquainted with such a person! I would never have

made them obedient to him. Some time ago, my dad had a meal with Jaxon, more commonly

ended his sentence with

others were all

father knows Mr. Lyle’s

who Zack Lyle was. It was literally impossible not to know about him if you were from

was an extremely powerful and influential

be very

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 a hand. And don’t just think I’m sitting here telling lies either! Have a

his phone out to

a

was indeed, Jaxon Sanders

it, he could be seen dressed

least. He

Jaxon to be Gerald’s chauffeur when Gerald went to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment. Gerald had

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

he was actually a quite

wrong with that. Everyone had a private life

The people who fawn over him aren’t going to

peeked at Gerald before

don’t you worry! I’ll help you deal with that person from your company today. No matter what it takes,

troubles at your

perked at Rae’s question and he looked

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Xella, tell us. What’s wrong?” asked a few of the classmates

began sharing an incident that had

too long after, Gerald’s curiosity

by the company, her superior began constantly harassing her. The superior in question was a deputy manager of one

who had lost all his hair around the

He simply asked Xella out to have meals

eventually found it difficult to continue doing so. Hence, she finally decided to accept and have a meal with him

the man became

things to her from time to time. Now, things

Xella to come

she instinctively picked a glass of water up and poured it

would have

up telling Waylon

powerful and influential enough to set the deputy manager straight.

want to beat up that old pervert! How dare he

or background had constantly requested me to do things for them back when I first arrived at the hospital. Once they

Xella, you and Sharon were both equally the most beautiful girls in our class during our school days. Sharon’s already found herself a good and powerful boyfriend so you should definitely do the same! Find yourself a man like

at this

worry, Xella. After today’s gathering ends I’ll resolve the issue for you!

just want you to scare him a little so that he’ll stop bothering me, please don’t do anything unnecessary!” replied Xella with a slightly

I know

further! Gerald’s here and he can easily ask Louie to help

and could only give a cold

found someone equally fun, good, and capable.

moment before averting her gaze and looking

answer was quite

relationship with Gerald, up

however, she was much

classmates and he had a lot more connections and resources compared to the

could understand her reasoning and couldn’t fully

concluded that money and resources were much

honestly slightly upset since it happened to someone he had treated like

not say anything about

at the others when the topic

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stood up and went to the

gents, Xella stood up to head to

his hands, Gerald bumped into Xella who had also left the bathroom at the same

awkward,

to properly talk with you. How’ve you been recently?”

knew how her relationship with Gerald was like in the past, and she was

he didn’t

wiped

found a job yet, is that true? Do you have any

a name for myself,” replied

that you go

could put in a word for you so that he’ll be more willing to take you in! The basic salary

I’ll have to

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

your deputy manager. All you need to do is to tell your manager or report the incident to the other superiors at your

staff from Mayberry International Inc. so Gerald knew about their

Gerald for a while before smiling bitterly and shaking her head. “You don’t know much about what goes on at my workplace. You don’t have to bother about it anymore. Anyway, it’s been nice talking to you again, and

she simply waved at Gerald before

that Xella herself was

like back when he had met Sharon. She had acted strangely

disappointed, Gerald began walking

than two dozen steps later, he saw that Xella’s path had been blocked

doing, Mr. Zabel?” said Xella as she moved her hand

we’re both here, why not have a drink with me? I can introduce some

Stop trying to leave or I’ll get angry soon!” he

“Let go of her!”

loud, angry roar could

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roar had come from none other than Waylon himself who had just

girl had left for the washroom but as she was about to exit the private room, she saw

got up

uncouth b*stards! Who’re you yelling

small fry. His expression was

classmate. Why are you blocking

so frightened that she instinctively hid

best for yourself, follow me. Also, why don’t you tell these

And he’s the deputy

So this is the

enough to show up in front of Waylon! Good, he didn’t

not expected to bump into that old pervert

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

heart

knew

it had just been an ordinary

environmental protection standards, they had gained funding from the Dream Investment

one of Dream Investment Group’s development

status greatly benefitted from this, and they now enjoyed a powerful and influential status in

mere deputy manager of a company, he still needed to

to attend to with Xella which only concerns our

factory and company belonging to Queenzon Enterprise. Comparing the two, Charlie’s company was definitely a more important asset for the Dream Investment

do wish to intervene. No matter what you

his words, projecting his assertiveness in

soon after due to both

was first to attack. He rushed toward Charlie and began punching

Cameron and the others began taking action

all thought that the deputy manager was not as

end, Charlie was beaten up

standing beside them the entire time, trying to

with a hand on his bruised cheek as he ran away in a rather

of people rushed out of

leader of the group seemed to be a middle-aged man in

started it all?”

Waylon and Cameron

as

standing at the side. He

hand, Waylon was definitely a useless, rich brat but he was efficient when it came to

middle-aged man was clearly not any

thought to himself, someone from Charlie’s group smashed a wine bottle

Stop fighting!

how bad the situation already was, Gerald quickly rushed forward along with a few other men.

all, those people who were beating the others up were Gerald’s subordinates. On the other hand, Waylon was the one who was being beaten up. Although Waylon could almost be considered as Gerald’s

something that just shouldn’t happen

stop the fight. Charlie then paid the bill and left the hotel in a huff, surrounded by the people from

to do? Waylon, you’re bleeding!” said Rae, extremely

bunch of bstards who have ever dared to beat me up. I’m calling my dad! Those bstards are going to pay a terrible price for this!” shouted Waylon, his

how Waylon had fought earlier. He was clearly someone who would never allow himself to

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his father’s power and influence, Waylon had always done as he pleased, acting smugly and arrogantly in front of all his

could act even fiercer. They had even

that moment, Waylon was a wreck both

medical attention immediately!” shouted Morgana before taking her phone

she entered the ambulance as well to help bandage his wounds. She left for

up and now he’s being sent to the

just leave for now… What if

right! They don’t

continued discussing the situation among themselves, all of them quite indecisive on whether pride or safety was

immediate conclusion was achieved, they all turned

back at them,

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