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.

herself a new house with

needed to move her belongings to her new house, she had asked for help from the students

them to a meal in a local restaurant which explained why they were all huddled near

Gerald again after some time, Cassandra could feel her heart skip a

them had liked Ordinary Man. Knowing that Gerald could most probably be the real Ordinary Man, she felt sensitive

it was raining very heavily, he

moment, three cars rushed past him consecutively, all

Felicity, Yvonne, and a few others rushed out. In their hands were their phones along with other

had updated Tammy about what he had found out earlier before his phone had died. She

the house, he saw Tammy and Giya’s parents trying to get past

pass! Let me see my

looked at each other before noticing Gerald standing in the rain. He gestured for them to let them in and they immediately allowed the rest

as he could finally breathe a sigh of

that Felicity was just about to enter the house so he 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 his face before he

away, a voice suddenly called out

“Felicity! Here! Over here!”

students from earlier had left the restaurant to get a closer look and one of the girls just so happened to catch sight of

so many of her classmates

that Yvonne was there,

They hadn’t allowed anyone in but you’re being given access to enter along with your crew! What exactly is happening in there?”

along to broadcast the scene so even she was shocked when she first saw all the Maybach cars blocking the entrances. Thankfully, Tammy had told the

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

girl? Looking at how her parents reacted they don’t seem

well so she

told me that she had been saved as well. She had apparently been kept in the dark about what was happening and she was shocked to find out that she was now in

“Gerald?” said Cassandra, stunned.

He was the one who

that, she paused

Felicity and Cassandra looked at each other, shock reflected in

look! Gerald’s drenched from head to toe! Someone’s

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

fools would ever confess to

the students continued laughing at him,

“Mr. Crawford!”

umbrellas suddenly shouted in unison. The shout was

toward Gerald to shelter him

face dry with his hanky. As another guard quickly handed him

it had tumbled onto the ground when he was rushing toward the front door. A guard moved toward the bike, putting it upright. Gerald knew the guard would take

Crawford, we successfully saved the girl. However, she fainted once she found out where she had been held captive all this

a relief. Take me to

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still felt the need to see her

he walked forward under the umbrellas held by the two guards from before, the guards who had guarded the door lined up in two rows, bowing respectfully as he

bodyguards who were dealing with the final procedures of the operation ran over when

the guards standing guard over the entrance, those present inside stood in two lines respectfully

they shouted

and a few others were present in the room when that scene

“Mr. Crawford?…”

that Mr.

other girls she had brought along all quivered in

who his

he wasn’t worried about Tammy and her

he heard something drop, he turned around

and a few others were trying to

‘Why are they here?’

the situation was awkward, he signaled to the guards to allow them in. All his classmates were deeply

They could wait. What was more important now was to

Michael who had seen Gerald while exiting one

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 that they would r*pe her!” said Michael as he detailed what he had

resist earlier, Drake and Tyson

to pressure the Sanfords till they finally gave

was the basic summary

was. He didn’t want to bother about Tammy, Cassandra, Felicity, or the others who were still in a

on a couch. She was unconscious

still in one piece, Gerald ordered for an ambulance to be called. He could finally breathe a bit easier the moment the ambulance transporting Giya to the hospital drove

out the door, Tammy, Cassandra, and

them equally felt that it was strange

His real identity is Mr. Crawford from Mayberry? Holy c*ap! This is too much for me to take in!” Yoana said

but the revelation affected Cassandra and Felicity the most. They felt their chest tighten the more they thought

It really was true… The one who had always been helping me was Gerald! The rich heir I had been trying so hard to find had been in my class all along! We were

in a deep breath before turning to look at all of them.

counselor… What are you guys doing here today?” asked Gerald, a soft and tired smile on his

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

coincidence you were all here while all this happened… 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 walked

of a car that

if he stayed for any longer, there was not

as the car Gerald was in slowly disappeared

him…” whispered

upset anymore! I wonder what’s happening here today… Why are there so

moment, three women walked out of a

grabbed Lilian’s arm, pulling her out the door to show her all the cars that were slowly leaving. Lilian however, was

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all the luxurious cars!”

her daze when she saw that they

one of them was worth as much as a

such a rich and powerful

Sharon… I’m much more beautiful than she is yet

only thing Sharon is good

had rented a house alongside her two

all the Maybach cars refueled

left and everything

naturally, he was taken away by

headed to the hospital after he woke up to

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

consciousness, her parents had told her what had happened

place. I’m just glad you’re safe!” said Gerald, a tired smile on his

had made some confessions to the police officers. He said that him saving my mother was a lie!

been terribly shocked when she heard from her father

Gerald as he nodded. He didn’t need to keep it

me about 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

cling onto you and continue to pester you for the rest of your life?” asked

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

at all! I’ve already told you before! I’m with Mila now… It’s impossible for me to fall in love with

just pulling your 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

for way too long! I think it’s better this way… I’m feeling much more relieved now… I think I can honestly say this now

felt the tenseness leave his shoulders when he saw

okay? If you have any troubles, I’ll lend a hand as long as I’m able to!” said Gerald

Gerald was

inactions had

really meant

for help in the future you better not try to run away!”

won’t! Alright… For now, just focus on resting. I’ll get you some porridge from

him, the smile on her face slowly faded. She then clenched

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

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

sorry, I

doing here?” asked Lilian

Lilian’s housemates had accompanied her as

from a great shock and she was also fully drenched due to the heavy rain by the time she got

couldn’t do much about it last night due to all the cars congesting

had even thought that the fever would be gone by

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worsened by the

then immediately rushed her

had the drip on, she was finally starting

she bumped into

I’m about to get

for rich heirs?” said one of the girls as she looked at Gerald

What are you talking

for a rich heir now!

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

had been this straightforward for

more heartless compared to

Lilian had indeed been the one who told Quilla about all

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

of pursuing Gerald

just couldn’t understand how he had so

they had initially thought. In truth, he had just been running an errand for

had no

better in the future. After all, he was very close to quite a number of young and

was precisely because of Lilian’s thoughts and her performance during the Yorknorth

shocked to react that day!’ Lilian thought

the two of them, Sharon definitely looked

they found out that Gerald’s connections were

the realization that just pleasing Gerald just because he had

other hand, had his

Sharon by arranging for a better job for

was just the reality

said, “Don’t listen to her nonsense, Gerald. Speaking of

down on Gerald for being nothing more than an errand boy, he was still close to several rich heirs, so he wasn’t that

to Harnsley to

didn’t they bring you along?”

me there?” said Gerald

specifically only for having fun, Gerald himself liked leading a plain and simple life. Aside from special events or

her mind, she thought that they wouldn’t

a little longer, they eventually went their separate

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

at her

if he really was 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 just a

we would always have the heirs’ backup and support. That way, I would

to get me back! Once

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

I suddenly had an idea that just might help you get him back! If it works, he’ll be begging on his knees

mind?” asked Lilian immediately, her

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some porridge, he felt

Lilian with a bag of

me! I’ve just bought

still on drips? Why are you here at the cafeteria?” asked Gerald as he

Lilian had suddenly become so enthusiastic.

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

only reason why he

I was fine the moment I saw you! You’re… Just like my medicine! Didn’t you know?” asked Lilian with a questionable smile on her face as she

and her arm would rub against his from

feel goosebumps

figure and looked extremely beautiful. This was because she used

to Sharon, she definitely looked more enchanting and she was more seductive

all. What had happened under the course of half an hour to make her this enthusiastic? Honestly, she was

something you need, Lilian?”

to buy some food just now because we all know cafeteria food isn’t

drinks, and various other dishes, Lilian had also bought a hot

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

pulled him

Back when he was still

was and how much food she had bought for him, Gerald felt like it would