The Secretly Rich Man

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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 441

“Sharon, you- You! How dare you slap me! Hayward this b*tch just slapped me!”

While she said that, Lilian looked at Hayward while cupping a hand over her hurt cheek.

However, Hayward only averted his gaze. It was clear whose side he was on.

“I… I see… So that’s how it is… To think that I was that blind before to not be able to see what kind of person you really were…”

Lilian’s voice was quivering. She then turned around and ran away in tears.

Sharon slammed her fork and spoon on the table. She was in no mood to enjoy her meal anymore after such a mess. Soon after, both of them left the restaurant.

‘What a pity to see two best friends fighting like enemies now…’ Gerald thought to himself.

From what had played out before him, Gerald could get the gist of what had happened among the three.

It would seem that Lilian and Sharon were both getting more assertive over Hayward because of the properties that he now owned.

In the past when Hayward was still poor, they never treated him well even though he had always stayed by their sides.

It was a completely different story now. Ever since he owned a few properties and managed to get some great connections, he had essentially become a rich and handsome man to them.

What more, to both Lilian and Sharon, the experience he had gained while obtaining the properties and connections must also have made him more solemn and mature.

Gerald could definitely understand their situation.

However, he wasn’t sure how the two girls would react if they ever caught wind that the things Hayward now had were all given to him.

Gerald simply sneered while shaking his head before smiling in resignation.

After finishing his meal, he left the restaurant. However, the minute Gerald’s foot stepped out of the restaurant, a hand grabbed on to his other.

“Oh! My grandson, please wait for a short while!”

Looking down to see who was holding on to his leg, Gerald saw an old man sitting by the entrance.

“My god, what are you doing?” said Gerald, stunned.

“My grandson, you must be rich since you can afford to eat at this restaurant! Please spare me some money, I haven’t eaten in days now!” said the old beggar as he crawled closer to hug Gerald’s thigh.

The old beggar looked dirty and his white hair stank.

He wouldn’t let go of Gerald’s leg until he got some money.

Understanding this, Gerald could only sigh as he reached into his wallet and handed a hundred dollar bill to the beggar.

In his mind, the old beggar was chuckling victoriously. ‘I was right to choose this boy, he’s filthy rich!’

The beggar immediately slid the money into his dirty front pocket but he didn’t let go.

“Are you done?” asked Gerald, his tone getting angrier.

“My grandson, I need help with something else too… Could you please send me to a clinic? My leg is injured and I need to have it cured!”

“D*amn it you old beggar! Just because you’re old you think you can blackmail me?”

Gerald was angry but also speechless.

“What old beggar? I just got into some trouble! I’m no beggar!” the man replied.

By then, several people were starting to surround the two. Naturally, the gossiping soon began as well.

Gerald sighed, thinking how unlucky he was. The old man had even addressed him as his grandson all this time.

In the end, Gerald brought him to the clinic across the road, defeated.

The Chinese medicine practitioner there treated the old man’s leg in no time. As Gerald paid the hundred dollar bill, he could only glare at the old man bitterly.

However, it was upon closer inspection that he saw that there was a tattoo on the old man’s chest. It was the head of a dragon that looked rather intimidating.

‘Could it really be that he really is some hero who’s down on his luck?’ Gerald thought to himself.

Maybe the old man really was influential and great once. Then again, it was none of Gerald’s business.

He had spent a total of two hundred dollars on that old man. Usually he would never do something like that but it was just his luck that the old man had clung on so tightly on his leg and in public no less.

Gerald was just about to leave when he noticed some news being broadcasted on a TV in the clinic. The news was being broadcasted on Mayberry TV and it was regarding Giya’s disappearance. It was stated in the news that the police were already investigating the case.

It was clear that Giya’s father had thought of using mass media to help look for Giya too.

Seeing the news, Gerald began blaming himself again.

There were a few more patients in the waiting room, waiting for their turn to meet the Chinese medicine practitioner. One of them sighed. “Such a beautiful girl… I do hope that she’s safe. The world is filled with all kinds of villainous and perverted people nowadays…”

“I know right? Girls need to learn how to protect themselves when they’re out and about…” said another patient.

“Hmm… I seem to recall seeing her a while back. She was blocked by a few men…” said the old beggar who had limped out and saw the news as well, now that his leg had been treated.

Gerald had just begun walking toward the door again when he froze in place.

“What? What did you say? You’ve met her?”

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Gerald’s voice was filled with anxiety as he asked.

The old man simply chuckled as he looked at Gerald. “Why yes, I did. Met her outside Mayberry Station around noon that day, alone. I distinctly remember her because she was so fair, tall, and beautiful. A few people were waiting for her at the station though. After a short chat, she got into their car hurriedly and that was the last time I saw her.”

“You seem interested. You know her or something?” asked the old man as he smiled.

“We’re acquainted, yes,” said Gerald as he nodded before asking the old man for more details.

Based on the old man’s description of the event, the person he had seen that day truly was Giya and the timing was right too.

As long as he knew where Giya first went missing, whether she was kidnapped or not, the situation could be resolved rather easily.

As he was about to leave, the old man grabbed his arm nervously.

“What else do you want?” asked Gerald.

“My grandson, you’re a very kind man… May I please know your name?”

“Gerald Crawford…”

Since he had given Gerald such a vital clue, Gerald felt no reason not to tell him his name.

“Your surname is Crawford you say… Can I have a look at your chest?”

The old man’s voice had suddenly become a mix of agitation and excitement.

Before Gerald could even reply, the old man was already tugging on his collar.

Naturally, Gerald tried to resist but the old man was something else. Though he looked frail, when he needed to, the old man was strong enough to make sure Gerald couldn’t even move his arm anymore.

Once Gerald’s collar had been pulled apart, the old man frowned slightly.

“How queer! It’s not here!” said the old man as he released Gerald.

‘This old man’s crazy!’ Gerald thought to himself as he gently rubbed his wrists.

While the old man was still in a daze, Gerald made a dash for the exit and didn’t look back.

After running quite some distance away from the clinic, Gerald called Drake, Tyson, and Tammy. He told them about what he had found out.

He knew that both Drake and Tyson would be able to get to the bottom of this very soon.

Thinking about the case, Gerald felt that the kidnapping involved lots of fraud and deception. However, his priority was always Giya’s safety.

What a surprising turn of events though. To think that that old man knew about Giya… What a great coincidence!

However, it wasn’t time to dwell on that now.

It was an hour later when Drake and Tyson contacted Gerald again. As expected of highly trained men, they had found their next lead.

Giya had apparently been lied to which consequently led to her being kidnapped. From what they could deduce, she had been locked up in a house in a luxurious neighborhood for about two days now.

After some research, it was found that a student by the name of Yacob was the cause of all of this chaos.

Yacob had owed the gangsters in Mayberry a sum of money, so they were now using Giya to make him pay.

‘F*ck!’ Gerald cursed in his mind.

Drake and Tyson were immediately ordered to get their men ready to save Giya.

However, being the professionals they were, both of them were already at the neighborhood with their men. They had been waiting there for their next command from the moment they called Gerald to inform him about their findings.

Hearing that, Gerald wanted to rush over himself. However, he realized that his Mercedes-Benz G-Class had just been leased out. He couldn’t go to Mountain Top Villa to retrieve his car either.

Thankfully, the neighborhood was not too far away so he got an Ofo bike and rushed there immediately.

A roar of thunder could be heard and soon, it began raining heavily.

Gerald updated Tammy on the situation and he was thankfully able to relay all the vital information before his phone battery died. Cursing under his breath, he continued cycling in the pouring rain till he finally reached St. Cloud Neighborhood.

While Gerald was still making his way there, about a hundred Maybach cars had gathered around the neighborhood, causing a terrible traffic congestion there. All four entrances of the neighborhood had been completely blocked as well.

What more, several men in black suits were standing under umbrellas as they waited outside their cars. It was a rather incredible scene to behold.

Naturally, people began taking photographs of the event through the windows of their homes. There was definitely something big going on.

There were no hints as to what was happening or who had offended who. To put simply, the entire situation was both confusing and shocking to the clueless residents living there.

While all this was happening, a few young men and women were standing behind the door of a restaurant in St. Cloud Neighborhood.

“Counselor, it’s raining heavily and all the entrances of the neighborhood have apparently been blocked! We can’t leave even if we wanted to!” said one of the girls.

“Why don’t we just stay at the counselor’s house then? Since she’s just moved into a new one here!” said the man as he cleared his throat.

“Speaking of her house, if the counselor hadn’t asked us to help her move to her new house, we could easily have missed the scene happening outside. They’re all Maybach cars!”

Earlier, the students had been surprised to see that it wasn’t just a regular congestion since all the cars causing it were Maybach cars.

“…Hmm? Counselor, look there. Doesn’t that man on the Ofo bike look familiar?” said another girl who pointed at someone cycling an Ofo bike into the neighborhood.

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“…Hey. That’s Gerald isn’t it?” said a man who recognized the cycling figure in the rain.

“I think you’re right! Oh god, he’s cycling in such heavy rain! And he seems to be rushing as well!”

“I heard he won a car or something but it turns out that he’s as shabby as ever!”

“Yeah. To think I once admired him the moment I found out he had won a lottery.”

The group of women there began discussing Gerald.

All ten of those standing by the door were his classmates. The counselor, as most would have guessed by now, was none other than Cassandra.

It just so happened that Cassandra was moving into a new house again today. She didn’t need to live in the faculty apartment anymore.

Since St. Cloud Neighborhood was a luxurious neighborhood, the house had cost around four hundred thousand dollars.

Cassandra had been working as a lecturer in the university for some time now. She had even established her own online shop, working as an online seller.

With the help of Felicity promoting her shop and products, it was no wonder that Cassandra had managed to earn so much money.

she could afford to buy herself a new house

her new house, she had asked for help from the

meal in a local restaurant which explained why they

again after some time, Cassandra

just like Felicity as both of them had liked Ordinary Man. Knowing that Gerald could most probably be the real Ordinary Man, she felt sensitive whenever

very heavily, he just couldn’t cycle fast enough no matter

rushed past him consecutively, all of them moving toward

Felicity, Yvonne, and a few others rushed out.

found out earlier before his phone had died. She must have told everyone

he saw Tammy and Giya’s parents trying to get past several bodyguards who were standing guard over

see my daughter!” cried

the rain. He gestured

felt weak as he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

told her about the good news. Felicity stopped in

watched him walk away, a

“Felicity! Here! Over here!”

earlier had left the restaurant to get a closer look and one of the

was shocked. Why were so many of her

that Yvonne was there, she went up to

being given access to enter

even she was shocked when she first saw all the Maybach cars blocking the entrances. Thankfully, Tammy had told the guards that Gerald had sent them

scale the rescue mission actually was.

Looking at how her parents reacted they don’t seem to be

well

he told me that she had been

“Gerald?” said Cassandra, stunned.

one who asked for my help to

she paused for

and Cassandra looked at each other, shock reflected in

“Everyone, look! Gerald’s drenched from head

Yoana! Didn’t you say that you liked him earlier? Why don’t you go confess

that, only fools would ever confess

at him, a shout was

“Mr. Crawford!”

bodyguards holding black umbrellas suddenly shouted in unison. The shout was so loud and clear

bodyguards then instantly rushed toward Gerald to

hanky. As another guard quickly handed

was rushing toward

where she had been held captive all this time. Rest assured, she isn’t injured, just a little

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the need to

guards who had guarded the door lined up in two rows, bowing respectfully as he

dealing with the final procedures of the operation ran

those present inside stood in

they

and a few others were present in the room when that

“Mr. Crawford?…”

that Mr.

and the other girls she had

now knew who his true

it since he wasn’t worried

drop, he turned around

on to. Behind her, Cassandra and a few others were trying to squeeze through the confused guards who were unsure whether to let

‘Why are they here?’

the guards to allow them in. All his classmates were deeply astonished by

What was more important

you’re here!” said Michael who had

Quarrington to get Yacob to pay up what he owed the Sanfords. He had

Kevin had tried to resist earlier, Drake and Tyson had thrown him off the building.

hand, had continued to pressure the Sanfords

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to bother about Tammy, Cassandra, Felicity, or the others who were still in a daze

few guards were looking after Giya who had been placed on a couch. She was unconscious as the guard earlier had

ambulance to be called. He could finally breathe a bit easier the moment the ambulance transporting Giya to the hospital drove off into

door, Tammy, Cassandra, and a few others slowly walked

them equally felt that it

is too much for me to take in!” Yoana said aloud as she bit her lower lip in

Cassandra and Felicity the

I had been trying so hard to find had been in my class all along! We were so close by!” said Felicity as her phone dropped to the ground. Her hands were trembling badly and her mind had gone

a deep breath before turning to look at all of them. He slowly walked forward, picked up Felicity’s phone and returned

had not expected all of you to be here, counselor… What are you guys doing here today?” asked Gerald, a soft and tired smile

were helping the counselor move Mr. Crawford… Wait, no! We were helping her move her things to her new house, Mr. Crawford! Because we helped, she treated us to a meal in a restaurant nearby…” said a girl, blushing

here because of my cars in the first place… I’ll give all

guard opened the door of a car that had been

inside without another word and left the scene. He knew that even if he stayed for any longer, there was not much else he could say

the car Gerald

really him…” whispered Felicity

I wonder what’s happening here today… Why

moment, three women walked out

that were slowly leaving. Lilian however, was still in

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Look at all the luxurious cars!” said the

was momentarily stunned out of her daze when she

them was worth as much as

to a person from such a rich and powerful family… How envious the others would

dmn Sharon… I’m much more beautiful

Sharon is good at

a house alongside her

the Maybach cars refueled

after, the cars all left and everything

was taken away

day, Gerald immediately headed to the hospital after he woke up to

me, Gerald!” were the first words she said the moment

she had regained consciousness, her parents had told

taking care of you in the first place. I’m just glad you’re safe!” said Gerald, a tired smile

wondering… Did you save my mother too? I’m asking since Yacob had made some confessions to the police officers. He said that him saving my mother was a lie! If he hadn’t mentioned the incident, I

she heard from her father that Gerald was actually Mr.

Gerald as he nodded. He

Yacob’s girlfriend! If I ever got into such a situation I’d have blamed you for burdening

you afraid that I’ll cling onto you and continue to pester you for the rest of your life?” asked Giya,

unwilling to be with me. You’re Mr. Crawford from Mayberry, a highly prestigious person! It would be impossible for you to fall

you before! I’m with Mila now… It’s impossible for me to

leg, I understood that the first time you told me… Actually, now that I think about it, maybe I was never truly in love with you in the first place. I was probably just touched by the precious gift you had given me the other day…

I’m feeling much more relieved now… I think

the tenseness leave his shoulders when he saw that Giya had

If you have any troubles, I’ll lend a hand as

Gerald was still

inactions had also

meant what he

I ask for

you some porridge from the

him, the smile on her face slowly faded.

Gerald continued walking to the cafeteria with Giya’s lunchbox in hand, he nearly knocked into

scolded the woman who had almost been knocked over. She was being supported

I wasn’t-

are you doing here?” asked Lilian

Lilian’s housemates had accompanied her as she had

and she was also fully drenched due to the heavy

of having a high fever, they couldn’t do much about

that the fever would be gone by the time morning

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only worsened by the

roommates then immediately rushed her

she was finally starting to feel a little

she bumped into

get her

Oh! Is this the Gerald from your class who keeps running errands for rich

What are you talking about?” said Lilian

Isn’t this the guy? Look, he’s even running an errand for a rich heir

face alternated between turning red and pale, unsure which emotion she should be feeling

been like this. She had been this

Quilla was even more

the one who told Quilla about all of that

the Yorknorth Mountain Celebration Festival. Back then, Lilian had insisted on giving her cup of milk tea to Gerald. She

pursuing Gerald then

just couldn’t understand how he had so many good and close connections with rich heirs. What more, the rich heirs

Hayward looked into the matter and eventually found out that Gerald wasn’t as awesome as they had initially thought. In truth, he had just been running an errand for someone and he was even looking after

Sharon had no trouble believing Hayward’s

that they would have to treat Gerald better in the future. After all, he

thoughts and her performance during the Yorknorth Mountain Celebration Festival that Hayward felt that she was no good, instead

b*tch had just been too shocked to react that day!’ Lilian thought to herself, fuming

the two of them, Sharon definitely looked down

both of them were shocked and filled with regrets when they found out that Gerald’s connections were better than Haywards, Lilian was the only one who had

realization that just pleasing Gerald just because he had good

hand, had his assets and

by arranging for a better job for

was just the reality of

was embarrassed yet again by Quilla’s comment and she immediately said, “Don’t listen to her nonsense, Gerald.

being nothing more than an errand boy, he was still close to several rich heirs, so

to Harnsley to play, I

bring you along?”

reason would they have to bring me there?” said Gerald with a

young and rich heirs enjoyed spending their money specifically only for having fun, Gerald himself liked leading a plain and simple

slightly. In her mind, she thought that they wouldn’t want to bring him along with them

a little longer, they eventually went

a little more capable I

looked at her

a young and rich heir I’d have pursued him long ago. Unfortunately, that’s just how

rich himself, he’s still acquainted with several rich heirs. Life might be a little shabby but we would always have the heirs’ backup and support. That way, I would be able to give Hayward a slap to make him regret choosing that b*tch

to get me back! Once that

If only Hayward didn’t know everything about Gerald’s background… Gerald’s still somewhere at the bottom

an idea that just might help you get him back! If it

in mind?” asked Lilian immediately, her

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got his hands on some porridge, he

a bag of

me! I’ve just bought some

drips? Why are you here at the cafeteria?” asked

had suddenly become so

the fact that she would often ridicule him, Gerald didn’t hold it against her

was the only reason why he was

like my medicine! Didn’t

her arm would rub against his from time to

could feel goosebumps all over

used to be an art student and she was the captain of

looked more enchanting and

this at all. What had happened under the course

you need, Lilian?” asked Gerald, thoroughly

buy some food just now because we all know cafeteria food isn’t the greatest in the world! They’re overpriced here too!

some drinks, and various

buns with pickles for lunch but on weekends, you’d be willing to treat yourself to an egg crepe after saving a

reply, she had pulled him down

he saw the egg crepe. Back when he was still

much food she had bought

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