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.

he couldn’t compare himself to

especially true now since Waylon had already grown to know a lot of

Cameron both anxious and

like he was

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

to his left as the secondary guest of honor. The only

powerful among us here! Besides, I’ll let all of you know something. Waylon’s company

was enjoying himself. He felt smug that the others

their eyes widened as they turned to look

own company but it’s

of his classmates were both jealous

declaration only made Cameron feel more and

near the door. With a cold smile on his face, he said, “Speaking

had enough. He was annoyed and he didn’t want to be compared to Waylon anymore so he changed

take it?” said a random classmate as he burst

Cameron simply sneered.

but Gerald’s quite close with our Serene County’s Louie. We met two days ago at a restaurant and Louie even wanted to pay the bill for

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smiled coldly as

As if Louie could ever be acquainted with

status is synonymous with comparing a

but Xella knows it’s true.

he looked at Xella, she simply nodded in

“Well, d*mn!”

moment, several of the classmates began looking at Gerald in a slightly different

also a few others who turned to

where Waylon had severely beaten Gerald up back

a good rapport with both good and bad guys. How would Waylon respond to that? What kind

scornful 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. What more,

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

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

a person! I would never have expected you to be like that, Gerald!” said

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 shoulder and told me to work harder. I’ve even received his

his sentence with

others were

driver? Your father

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

an extremely powerful and influential

must be very well to

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

out

took a look at

indeed, Jaxon Sanders in

be seen dressed up nicely

to say the least. He would never have expected to

chauffeur when Gerald went to Wayfair Mountain Entertainment. Gerald had been quite close to

had initially thought that Jaxon was an honest and sincere man, as he presented himself as a simple and plain person whenever

Gerald’s surprise, he was actually a quite

that. Everyone had a private life after

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

at Gerald before looking

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

at

and he looked at

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tell us. What’s wrong?”

she began sharing an incident

long after, Gerald’s

superior began constantly harassing her. The superior in question was a deputy manager

had lost all his hair around the crown of his

dared to do much. He simply asked Xella out

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

man

his office. At the start, he would only say imprudent things to her from time to time.

the carnival, the deputy manager had called Xella to come over. This resulted in

the time that she instinctively picked a glass of water up and

He wanted her to obey him, otherwise she would have to resign from the company. She was told to be

incident, Xella ended up

Waylon was powerful and influential enough to set the deputy manager straight. Help from her classmates

beat up that old pervert! How dare he bully our

my connections 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 anything funny with me anymore!”

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!

at this before

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

want you to scare him a little so that he’ll stop

worry, I know

you need to look no further! Gerald’s here and he can easily ask Louie

looked back at him and could only give

finally found someone equally fun, good, and capable. However, it didn’t matter in

for a brief moment before averting her gaze and looking back at

was quite

a good relationship with Gerald,

she was

considered to be the most powerful among the classmates and he had a lot more connections and resources compared to the others as well. Gerald had nothing except for Louie, as far as the people

understand her reasoning and couldn’t fully

that money

upset since it happened to someone he had

chose to not say anything about

when the topic was changed to ridicule

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a while, Gerald stood up and went to

he had entered the gents, Xella stood up to head to the

who had also left the bathroom at

was awkward, to say the

had a chance to properly talk with you. How’ve you been recently?” said Xella with a bright smile as she

knew how her relationship with Gerald was like in the past, and she was also very aware of

to Waylon. Even if he didn’t say it, Gerald would definitely not feel alright

said Gerald as he wiped his

is that true? Do you have any plans for

plan to make a name for

on her face. “Listen Gerald, I really suggest that you go look for a job. It doesn’t matter what kind of job you get. You know very

in a word for you

but I’ll have to refuse,” said Gerald as he

to understand. Why don’t you try looking at it this way? If you had let him copy

incident to heart anymore. Also, regarding the issue with your deputy manager. All you need to do is to tell your manager or report the incident to the other superiors at your company. They’ll definitely

manager and several of the superiors there were originally staff from Mayberry International Inc. so Gerald knew about

much about what goes on at my workplace. You don’t have to bother

simply waved at Gerald before turning away

made Gerald feel that Xella herself was

when he had met Sharon. She had acted

Gerald began walking back

saw that Xella’s path had been blocked by a middle-aged man. The man was even trying to hold her

said Xella as she moved her hand away from

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

leave or I’ll

“Let go of her!”

moment, a loud,

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had come from none other than Waylon himself who had just

was about

got up and headed

uncouth b*stards!

certainly no small fry. His expression was cold as he

you blocking

that she instinctively hid

waiting for me this time around are no ordinary people. If you know what’s best for yourself, follow me. Also, why don’t you tell these b*stards who I am?”

His name is Charlie Zabel… And he’s the deputy manager

So this is the

Charlie that afternoon. However, Charlie had been kind enough to show up in front of Waylon! Good, he didn’t

to bump into that old pervert here

I had planned to go looking for you but here you are, Mr. Zabel. Let’s have a chat, shall we? First of all,

Charlie’s heart

knew

had just been an ordinary company. Now,

standards, they had gained funding from

one of Dream Investment Group’s development

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

also received funding from the group. However, as a mere deputy

Xella which only concerns our company. It would be inappropriate for you

higher than the factory and company belonging to Queenzon Enterprise. Comparing the two, Charlie’s company was definitely a more important asset for the Dream Investment Group. Charlie didn’t have to be too scared when

I do wish to intervene.

spoke without filtering his words, projecting his

got physical soon after due to both men feeling the need to protect

rushed toward Charlie and

the others began taking action as

deputy manager

Charlie was beaten up quite

time, trying to get them to stop fighting but

wait!” Charlie shouted with a hand on his bruised cheek as he ran away in a rather pitiful

of people rushed out of Charlie’s own

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

it who started it all?”

at both Waylon and Cameron before whispering something into

simply sneered. “Like I care whose son he is! Today’s my first day reporting to duty at your company as a senior

simply continued standing at the side. He really didn’t know whose side he should be

was definitely a useless, rich brat but

other, the middle-aged man was

to himself, someone from Charlie’s group smashed a wine bottle against Waylon’s head. Blood soon started

fighting!

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

the one who was being beaten up. Although Waylon could almost be considered as Gerald’s enemy, it was imprudent to

something that just

stopped beating up Waylon after the staff from the hotel gave their cooperation to stop the fight. Charlie then paid the bill and left the hotel in a huff, surrounded by the people

what are we going to do? Waylon, you’re bleeding!”

me up. I’m calling my dad! Those

He was clearly someone who would never allow himself to

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father’s power and influence, Waylon had always done as he

never occurred to him that Charlie’s subordinate could act even fiercer. They had even severely beaten him

moment, Waylon was a wreck both physically

taking

since Morgana herself was a clinician, she entered the ambulance as well to help bandage his wounds. She left for

beaten up and now he’s being sent to the hospital… What should we

just leave for now… What if those madmen come back with

They don’t seem like ordinary

all of them quite indecisive on whether pride

conclusion was achieved, they

back at

most of the second half of the fight. He had been kicked down and he stayed there. He was afraid of