The Secretly Rich Man

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.

that kind of money, she could afford to buy herself a new house with three bedrooms,

she needed to move her belongings to her new house, she had asked for

of them to a meal in a local restaurant which explained why

Cassandra could

had liked Ordinary Man. Knowing that Gerald could most probably be the real Ordinary

heavily, he

all of them moving toward the

a few others rushed out.

before his phone had died.

time Gerald got to the house, he saw Tammy and Giya’s parents trying to get past several bodyguards who were standing

pass! Let me see

standing in the rain. He gestured for them to let them

legs felt weak as he could finally breathe a sigh of

walked to her and told her about the good news. Felicity stopped in her tracks for a moment before nodding. Gerald simply nodded back, a tired smile on

watched him walk away, a voice suddenly

“Felicity! Here! Over here!”

restaurant to get a closer look and one of the

shocked. Why were so many of

Yvonne was there, she went

being given access to enter along with your crew! What exactly is happening

when she first saw all the Maybach cars

without knowing how large a scale the rescue mission actually was. I’m as shocked as all of you are to see this

how her parents reacted they don’t seem to be

was curious as well so she looked

him just seconds ago and he told me that she had been saved as well. She had apparently been kept in the dark about what was happening and she

“Gerald?” said Cassandra, stunned.

is his friend. He was the one who asked for my help to look for her in the

she

Cassandra looked at each other, shock reflected in their

into laughter. “Everyone, look! Gerald’s drenched from head to toe! Someone’s late

Hey, Yoana! Didn’t you say that you liked him earlier? Why don’t you

only fools would ever confess to

continued laughing at him, a

“Mr. Crawford!”

was

rushed toward Gerald to shelter him

his face dry with his hanky. As another guard quickly handed him another one, Gerald pointed toward

he had gotten off the Ofo bike immediately and it had tumbled onto the ground when he was rushing toward the front door. A guard moved toward the bike, putting it upright.

we successfully saved the girl. However, she fainted once she found out where she had been held captive all this time. Rest assured, she isn’t injured, just a little tired,”

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was relieved, he still felt the need to see her with his own eyes

forward under the umbrellas held by the two guards from before, the guards who had guarded the door lined up

the final procedures of the

over the entrance, those present inside stood

Crawford!” they shouted in

room when that scene happened and they

“Mr. Crawford?…”

He’s that Mr.

girls she had brought

knew who his true identity

about it since he wasn’t worried about Tammy and

something drop,

equipment she was holding on to. Behind her, Cassandra and a few others were trying

‘Why are they here?’

guards to allow them in. All his classmates were deeply

wait. What was more important now

who had seen Gerald while exiting one of the

was the leader of the operation and Yacob was their target. They imprisoned Miss Quarrington to get Yacob to pay up what he owed the Sanfords. He had been given three days and if he failed to return the money by then, it was said

Tyson had thrown him off

continued to pressure the Sanfords till they finally gave

was the basic summary of

room where Giya currently was. He didn’t want to bother about Tammy, Cassandra, Felicity,

on a couch. She was unconscious as the guard

for an ambulance to be called. He could finally breathe a bit easier

out the door, Tammy, Cassandra, and a few others

that it was

Holy c*ap! This is too much for me to take in!” Yoana said aloud as she bit her lower

there were all feeling more or less the same but the revelation affected Cassandra and Felicity the most. They felt their chest tighten the more they thought about

trying so hard to find had been in my class all

all of them. He slowly walked forward, picked up Felicity’s

be here, counselor… What are you

her move her things to her new house, Mr. Crawford! Because we helped, she treated us to a meal in a restaurant nearby…”

Well, since you’re all stuck here because of my cars in the first place… I’ll give all of you a ride back,” said Gerald as he

the door of a car that had been waiting for

and left the scene. He knew that even if he stayed for any longer, there was not much else he could say

place as the car Gerald was in slowly

him…” whispered Felicity

what’s happening here today… Why are

walked out of a building

show her all the cars that were slowly leaving. Lilian however, was still in a slight daze. She looked like she had

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at all the luxurious cars!” said

her daze when she saw that they were telling

Maybach cars and every single one of them was worth as much as a single housing unit on the street they were currently

person from such a rich and

‘That god dmn Sharon… I’m much more beautiful than she is yet Hayward

Sharon is good at

rented a house

cars refueled Lilian’s jealousy

all left and everything

for Yacob, naturally, he was taken away by

Gerald immediately headed to the hospital after

me, Gerald!” were the first words

consciousness, her parents had told

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

been 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 wouldn’t have entered the car with him the other day!” said Giya as

shocked when she heard from her

he nodded. He didn’t need to keep it

that earlier? You know, there was a time when I thought of becoming Yacob’s girlfriend! If I ever got into such a situation I’d have blamed you for burdening

afraid that I’ll cling onto you and continue to pester you for the

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

Mila now… It’s impossible for me to fall in love with

with you in the first place. I was probably just touched by the precious gift you had given me the other day… However, now that I know your true identity, I understand that that gift must have

now… I think I can honestly say this now too. Gerald, I hope that you’ll be happy together

when he saw that Giya had finally understood and

troubles, I’ll lend a hand as long

was still

so many of her plans in the past. His inactions had also nearly gotten her r*ped if he

meant what

I ask for help in the future you better not try to

you some porridge from the cafeteria!” said Gerald as he got

door closed behind him, the smile on her face slowly

to the cafeteria with Giya’s lunchbox in hand, he nearly knocked

You blind? Look where you’re going!” scolded the woman who had almost been knocked over. She was being supported by a girl who was also

I wasn’t-

you doing here?”

housemates had accompanied her as she had her

was also fully drenched due to the heavy rain by

do much about

the fever would be gone by

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her condition had only worsened by the

roommates then immediately rushed her

that she had the drip on, she was

she bumped into

hospitalized here. I’m about to get her some porridge now,” said Gerald as he

class who keeps running errands for rich heirs?” said one of the girls as she looked at Gerald with

are you talking about?”

Isn’t this the guy? Look, he’s even running an errand for a rich heir now! He said he was getting porridge for

turning red and pale, unsure which

had been this straightforward

Quilla was even more heartless compared

the one who told Quilla about all of that before

Back then, Lilian had insisted on giving her

pursuing Gerald

Hayward, and Lilian were all still speculating on Gerald’s true identity back then. They just couldn’t understand how he

found out that Gerald wasn’t as awesome as they had initially thought. In truth,

and Sharon had no trouble believing Hayward’s

have to treat Gerald better in the future. After all, he was very close to quite a

Yorknorth Mountain Celebration Festival that Hayward felt that she was no good,

to react that day!’ Lilian thought to

the two of them, Sharon definitely looked down on

Gerald’s connections were better than Haywards, Lilian was the only one who had reacted while that b*tch

because

other hand, had his assets and also his

helped Sharon by arranging for a better job

was just the reality of the

and she immediately said, “Don’t listen to

Lilian still looked down on Gerald for being nothing more than an errand boy, he

gone to Harnsley to play, I

they bring you along?” asked

to bring me there?” said Gerald with a bitter

of young and rich heirs enjoyed spending their money specifically only for having fun, Gerald himself liked leading a plain and simple life. Aside from special events or the usual drinking,

her mind, she thought that they wouldn’t want to bring him along

they eventually went their

he was actually pretty handsome! If he was a little more capable

at her before

a young and rich heir I’d have pursued him long ago. Unfortunately, that’s just how it is. Speaking of which, I honestly thought of pursuing him

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 over

try to get me

about Gerald’s background… Gerald’s still somewhere at the bottom of

help you get him back! If it

in mind?” asked Lilian immediately,

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moment Gerald finally got his hands on some porridge, he

was Lilian with a bag of

You haven’t eaten yet, right? Come sit with me! I’ve just bought some

drips? Why are you here at

why Lilian had suddenly become so enthusiastic. It was

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

why he was

was fine the moment I saw you! You’re… Just like my medicine! Didn’t you know?” asked Lilian with a

her arm would rub

feel goosebumps all over

This was because she used to be an art

to Sharon, she definitely looked more enchanting and she

to her just a little earlier, her attitude wasn’t like this at all. What had happened

Lilian?” asked

ran downstairs to buy some food just now because we all know cafeteria food isn’t the greatest in the world! They’re overpriced here too! But enough of that, look

drinks, and various

days, you would usually only eat steamed buns with pickles for lunch but on weekends, you’d be willing to treat yourself to an egg crepe after saving a few dollars. Since I saw a stall selling egg crepes by the roadside, I got one for

Gerald could reply, she had pulled him

felt a little moved when he saw the egg crepe. Back when he was still living in poverty, egg crepes

had bought for him, Gerald felt like it would be a little