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

grown to know a lot of people from Mayberry whereas

Cameron both anxious and

he

that! Cameron’s a great guy too! If your family or relatives work in hospitals or something close to that you can just give Cameron a call!

to his left as the secondary guest of honor. The only seat left was reserved for the guest of honor so who else could sit there other than

be better for you to take the guest of honor seat? You’re definitely 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

He felt smug that the others

his other classmates heard that, their eyes widened as they turned to

they’re none of my business. I’ve established my own company but it’s still quite useless since I’ve

his classmates were both jealous and envious

only made Cameron

sitting near the door. With a cold smile on his face, he said, “Speaking of which, Waylon. We shouldn’t just pass the seat

to be

it?” said a random classmate as he burst out

Cameron simply sneered.

quite close with our Serene County’s Louie. We met two days ago at a restaurant and Louie even wanted to

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coldly as he

funny, Cameron! As if Louie could ever

Gerald’s status is synonymous with

but Xella knows it’s

Xella, she simply nodded

“Well, d*mn!”

of the classmates began

there were also a few others who turned to look

had severely

was even well acquainted with Louie who was known for having a good rapport with both good

in a KTV a few days ago. His father was even warned by that person.

that he had heard regarding

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

an honest person! But in the end, you got acquainted with such a person! I would never have expected you to be like that, Gerald!” said

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

sentence with

were

father knows Mr.

was literally impossible not to know about him if

was an extremely powerful

must be very well to do as

with him before. Jaxon’s quite a 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 look at this photograph! Took it while I had that meal with Jaxon and

his phone out to show

Gerald took a look

Jaxon Sanders in the

he could be seen dressed up nicely and

Gerald, to say the least. He would never have expected to see Jaxon

Jaxon to be Gerald’s chauffeur when Gerald

sincere man, as he presented himself as

Gerald’s surprise, he was actually a

with that. Everyone

Louie is some kind of big shot. The people who fawn over him aren’t going to be of any use to

at Gerald before looking toward

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

facing troubles at your company

at Rae’s question and

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us. What’s wrong?” asked a few

sharing an incident

too long after, Gerald’s

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

balding man who had lost all his hair around the crown of his head. He looked quite old and obscene in

to do much. He simply asked Xella out to have meals with

difficult to continue doing so. Hence, she finally decided to accept

that day onward, the man became more perverted

would only say imprudent things to her from time to time. Now, things were getting physical and it was

called Xella to come over. This resulted in her thigh

that she instinctively picked a glass of water up and poured it all over

He wanted her to obey him, otherwise she would have to resign from the

Xella ended up telling

the deputy manager straight. Help

Now I really want to beat up that old pervert! How dare he bully our goddess!” shouted some of

to learn how to better protect ourselves. We’re always being harassed and bullied. You know, a few people who didn’t know about 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

Speaking of which, 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

this

issue for

that he’ll stop bothering me, please don’t do anything unnecessary!” replied

know what

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

back at him and could only give

Gerald to have finally found someone equally fun, good, and capable. However, it

for a brief moment before averting her gaze and looking back

answer was quite

had shared quite a good relationship with Gerald, up to the point where she actively defended him from

was much closer

was naturally 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

her reasoning and couldn’t fully

that money and resources were much more

upset since it happened to someone he had treated like a close friend

chose to not say

when the topic was changed to

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stood up and went to

he had entered the gents, Xella

Gerald bumped into Xella who had also left

meeting was awkward, to say

you. How’ve you been recently?” said Xella with a bright smile as she tried to conceal her

her relationship with Gerald was like in the past, and she was also very

if he didn’t say

he wiped his hands dry with

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

a name for myself,” replied

head with a faint smile on her face. “Listen Gerald, I really suggest that you go look for a job. It doesn’t matter what kind of job you

to please Waylon. He’s started his own company and he’s looking for people to hire. If you want, I 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 and that’s better

have to refuse,” said Gerald

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

the issue with your deputy manager. All you need to do is to tell your

Mayberry International Inc. so Gerald knew about their capabilities and virtues well. They would definitely not allow any sort of

at Gerald for a while before smiling bitterly and shaking her head. “You don’t know much about what goes on at my workplace. You

waved

Gerald feel that Xella herself was quite a

just like back when he had met

Gerald began walking back

he saw that Xella’s path had been blocked by a middle-aged

said Xella as she moved her hand away from

my meal here today. I didn’t expect to bump into you. Since we’re both here, why not have a drink

trying to leave or

“Let go of her!”

that moment, a loud,

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than Waylon himself who had just

as she was about to exit

Waylon learned about the fact, he immediately got up and headed toward

this? A group of uncouth b*stards! Who’re you yelling

fry. His expression was cold as he asked

my classmate. Why are you blocking her path?” asked

so frightened that

know what’s best for yourself, follow me. Also,

Zabel… And he’s the deputy manager

this is the

had been kind enough to show up in front of Waylon! Good, he didn’t need

had not expected to bump into that old pervert here

Mr. Zabel. Let’s have a chat, shall we? First of all, do you know who I am? My dad is Spencer Leets! My family

that, Charlie’s heart skipped

definitely knew about

an ordinary company. Now, however, things were

they

even say that it’s one of Dream Investment Group’s development

they now enjoyed

mere

Xella which only concerns our company. It

two, Charlie’s company was definitely a more important asset for the Dream Investment Group. Charlie

but I do wish to

filtering his words, projecting his

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

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

the others began

manager was not as powerful and influential

the end, Charlie was beaten up

entire time, trying to

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

group of people rushed out of Charlie’s own

of the group seemed to be a

it who started it all?”

at both Waylon and Cameron before whispering something into the

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 think we’re small fries that can

continued standing at the side.

useless, rich brat but he was efficient when it

middle-aged man was clearly not any

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

Stop fighting! Cease

rushed forward along with a few other men. They tried to

subordinates. On the other hand, Waylon was the one who was being beaten up. Although Waylon could almost be considered as Gerald’s enemy, it was imprudent to cause such a

just shouldn’t happen

stop the fight. Charlie then paid the bill

we going to do?

have ever dared to beat me up. I’m calling my

He was clearly someone who would never

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

to him that Charlie’s subordinate could act even fiercer. They had

was a wreck both physically

Morgana before taking her phone out and

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

beaten up and now he’s being

if

don’t seem like ordinary

among themselves, all of them quite

conclusion was achieved, they all turned

back at

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