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.

afford to buy herself a new house with three bedrooms, a living

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

a local restaurant which explained why they were all huddled near the restaurant’s door in the

some time, Cassandra

both of them had liked Ordinary Man. Knowing that Gerald could most probably

heavily, he just couldn’t cycle fast

moment, three cars rushed past him consecutively, all of them moving toward the entrance of St.

last car hit the brakes, Felicity, Yvonne, and a few others rushed out. In their hands were

out earlier before his phone had died.

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

pass! Let me see my

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

breathe a sigh of relief. Drake and Tyson had rescued Giya. Gerald nodded to the guard and the guard ran back into the house to deal

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

him walk away, a voice suddenly

“Felicity! Here! Over here!”

to get a closer look

Why were so many of her classmates

Yvonne was there, she went up to

enter along with your crew! What exactly is happening

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

girl was kidnapped. We received news about it so we rushed here without knowing how large a scale

girl? Looking at how her parents reacted they don’t seem to be the leader of this group…” asked another

was curious as well

was the one who told us about the girl’s location in the first place. I was talking to him just seconds ago and he told me that she had been saved as well. She had apparently been kept in

“Gerald?” said Cassandra, stunned.

one who asked for my help to look for

that, she paused for

Felicity and Cassandra looked at each other, shock reflected in their

look! Gerald’s drenched from head to toe!

you liked him earlier? Why don’t you go confess to

fools would ever confess to

laughing at

“Mr. Crawford!”

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

toward Gerald to shelter

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

immediately and it had tumbled onto the ground when he was rushing toward the front door. A

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,” said

relief. Take

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

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

who were dealing with the final procedures of the operation ran

present inside stood in

they

Giya’s parents, and a few others were present in the room

“Mr. Crawford?…”

that

she had brought along all quivered in

knew who his true

he wasn’t worried about Tammy and her group of friends

something drop, he turned around

Behind her, Cassandra and a few others were trying to

‘Why are they here?’

signaled to the guards to allow them

was more important now was

had seen Gerald while

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

to resist earlier, Drake and Tyson had thrown him

on the other hand, had continued to pressure the Sanfords till they finally

the basic summary of the

was led into the room where Giya currently was. He didn’t want to bother

who had been placed on a couch. She

an ambulance to be called. He could finally breathe a

Cassandra, and

them equally felt that it was strange seeing Gerald

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

less the same but the revelation affected Cassandra and Felicity the most. They felt their

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 so close by!” said Felicity as her phone dropped to the

look at all of them.

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

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

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 out of

the door of a car

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

whispered

Lilian, don’t be upset anymore! I wonder what’s happening

that moment, three women walked

the door to show her all the cars that were slowly leaving. Lilian however, was still in a slight daze. She looked like she had just finished crying not too long

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Look at all the luxurious cars!” said the other

was momentarily stunned out of her daze when she saw that

were Maybach cars and every single one of them was worth as much

to a person from such a rich and powerful

much more beautiful

is good

she had rented a house alongside her

at all the Maybach cars refueled

left and everything

for Yacob, naturally, he was taken

day, Gerald immediately headed to the hospital after he woke

you for saving me, Gerald!” were the first words she said the moment she saw him

consciousness, her parents had told her

was my fault for not taking care of you in the first place. I’m just glad you’re safe!” said Gerald, a

that him saving my mother was a lie! If he hadn’t mentioned

heard from her father that Gerald

he nodded. He didn’t need

of becoming Yacob’s girlfriend! If I ever got into such a situation I’d have blamed you for burdening me like that!”

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

from Mayberry, a highly prestigious person! It would be impossible for you to fall in

before! I’m with Mila now… It’s impossible for me to fall in love with another woman!” replied Gerald

place. I was probably just touched by the precious gift you had given me the other day… However, now that I know your

I’m feeling much more relieved now… I think I can honestly say this now too. Gerald, I hope that you’ll be happy together with Mila!” said Giya

when he saw

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

was still filled

His inactions had also

really meant

told me today! If I ask for help in the future you better not try to run away!” joked

porridge from the cafeteria!” said Gerald as he got up

behind him, the smile on her face

the cafeteria with Giya’s lunchbox

where you’re going!” scolded the woman who had almost been knocked over. She

sorry, I

What are you doing

night before, Lilian’s housemates had accompanied

and she was also fully drenched due to the heavy rain by the

do much about it last night due to all

would be gone by the time morning

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only worsened by

rushed her

that she had the drip on, she was finally starting to

bumped into Gerald

get her some porridge now,”

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

What are you talking about?”

for a rich heir now! He said he was getting porridge for someone, remember?”

between turning red and pale, unsure which

been like this. She had been this straightforward for as long as Lilian knew

Quilla was even more heartless compared

had indeed been the one who told Quilla about all of that before

at the Yorknorth Mountain Celebration Festival. Back then, Lilian had insisted on giving her cup of milk tea to Gerald. She was even prepared to lick his boots

of pursuing Gerald

understand how he had so many good and close connections with rich heirs.

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 their

had no trouble believing Hayward’s

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

performance during the Yorknorth Mountain Celebration Festival

had just been too shocked to react that day!’ Lilian

Sharon definitely looked

connections were better than Haywards, Lilian was the only one who had reacted

thought and she came to the realization that just pleasing Gerald just because he had good connections and interpersonal relationships was quite unrealistic. After all, Gerald had nothing else going

hand, had his assets and

even helped Sharon by arranging for a

just the reality of the

Quilla’s comment and she immediately said, “Don’t listen to her nonsense,

an errand boy, he was still close to several rich heirs, so he

they’ve gone to Harnsley to play, I think!”

bring you along?” asked

they have to bring me there?” said Gerald with a bitter smile on

liked leading a plain and simple

her lips slightly. In her mind, she thought that they wouldn’t want

they eventually went their separate

pretty handsome! If he was a little more

looked at her before

him long ago. Unfortunately, that’s just how

and support. That way, I would be able to give Hayward a slap to make

change his mind and try to get me back! Once that happens, I’ll have Hayward all

such a pity that those rich heirs are playing by themselves at Harnsley now… D*mn it! If only Hayward didn’t know everything about Gerald’s background… Gerald’s still somewhere at the bottom of

just might help you get him back! If it works, he’ll be begging on his knees for you

have in mind?” asked Lilian immediately, her interest

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got his hands on some

with a

eaten yet, right? Come sit with me! I’ve just

you still on drips? Why are you

didn’t know why Lilian had suddenly become so enthusiastic. It was

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

he was still

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 looked

was now standing very close to Gerald and her arm would

goosebumps all

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

to Sharon, she definitely looked more enchanting and

talked to her just a little earlier, her attitude wasn’t like this at all. What had happened under the course of half an hour to make her this enthusiastic? Honestly, she was somehow too enthusiastic this

need, Lilian?” asked Gerald, thoroughly weirded

about it! Food comes first! You know, I 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

addition to some roast chicken, some drinks, and various

much you like eating egg crepes. I remember back during our high school 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

reply, she had pulled him down to sit with

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

know what Lilian was up to. However, seeing how enthusiastic she was and how much food she had bought for him, Gerald felt like it would