The Secretly Rich Man

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 451

“Gerald, is this the new car you bought?” Sharon asked in surprise.

“Yeah. I got it a few days ago. Just a means to get from point A to B,” replied Gerald as he casually tossed the keys on the table.

This excited but distressed Lilian, as she was afraid that the expensive key to the car would be damaged.

What excited her more, though, was that Hayward’s face had already turned green.

“By the way, I heard Lilian saying that you’ve recently bought a car? I haven’t seen it yet. What did you get yourself? A BMW 7 Series, a Mercedes-Benz, or an Audi? Worth more than a hundred fifty grand?” Gerald asked with a smile on his face as he looked at Hayward.

“Hehe! Hayward procured the Passat for more than thirty grand, but how could that compare to your three hundred thousand dollar car?” scoffed Lilian as she rolled her eyes at Hayward.

Hayward inhaled sharply, as his hands started going into an uncontrollable tremor.

“Oh? You bought a Passat? Why did you buy that?” replied Gerald with a chuckle.

“I can buy whatever I please, and the two of you have nothing to worry about. Didn’t you just win the lottery anyway? So, why the gloating?” Hayward replied anxiously.

“I’m the luckiest woman in the world, Gerald, being together with you. I’ll stick by your side for the rest of my life, and we shall enjoy a wonderful life together! You’ll have to treat me well, though, and that includes buying me all the clothes I want today!”

“Yes! Of course, I will buy them for you. But don’t forget that you’ve also promised me that you’ll give me your first time tonight, hehe!” Gerald whispered as he held Lilian’s soft hands.

When Lilian heard Gerald’s words, she really felt like giving him a tight, bloody slap..

Damn it! Who gave him the right to say that? When was this ever part of the script?

After all, dating was dating, and if Gerald were to bring the topic into the conversation, Hayward would undoubtedly be very easy to break.

Fortunately, Gerald’s sentence left a massive impact.

Lilian originally planned to warn Gerald from talking too much nonsense, but it was then that she realized Hayward’s face had already turned green.

His lips quivered with rage.

She saw that those few words from Gerald had provoked Hayward’s anger in more ways than one.

“Ah! Naughty, naughty! I hate you…”

Lilian replied shyly.

Sure enough, Hayward got up to his feet, filled with rage and anger.

“No way, Lilian, why are you doing this? What did you want to get again? How about letting me buy it for you instead? Why give your first time to this pathetic jerk? Don’t degrade and abuse yourself just because he won the lottery!”

Lilian ignored everything else, instantly refuting Hayward with an aggressive comeback.

“Pfft! Hayward, who gave you the right to call my boyfriend a pathetic jerk? Besides, he’s already mine. So, what’s wrong with me giving my first time to my boyfriend anyway? What has it got to do with you?”

“You know, I’ve always thought you were the reliable and dependable kind, Lillian. I thought you’d always paid great attention to your conduct, and frankly, although I chose to get together with Sharon, I felt really entangled, and I was in a hell lot of pain throughout the whole thing. I’m filled with regret as well, but now that I see you behaving like this, I am with no resentment, nor do I blame myself anymore for letting you go. Let’s go, Sharon!” snapped a furious Hayward as he was about to pull Sharon away.

Lilian looked at Hayward with a sea of worry in her eyes.

Compared to Sharon, Lilian’s most significant advantage was that she understood every part of Hayward. She was the one who knew best about his psychological and mental state.

She also knew all too well that Hayward must be saying this to test if she still liked him or not, waiting to see if she would be remorseful and apologize to him for her actions.

That said, if Lilian were to do that, it would all be truly over.

She hugged Gerald as tightly as she could, as though Hayward’s words meant nothing to her at all.

“My dear… I don’t care what anyone else thinks of me. I promise I’ll treat you well from now on. Will you treat me well too?”

Gerald took the opportunity to hold Lilian’s waist, giving it a gentle and passionate squeeze.

“Of course, I will treat you well.”

He wasn’t stupid either. Why not seize this opportunity and take advantage of her when he could?

He continued caressing Lilian’s body.

Those words were loud and clear to Hayward too, and now, his face had lost all color, looking a ghostly white.

Without saying another word, Sharon dragged Hayward out of the coffee shop.

“F*cking hell… that’s enough! Why are you still touching me?”

Lilian pushed Gerald away as soon as she saw Hayward leaving.

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 452

Lilian looked at Gerald reproachfully, “You did a pretty good job but I don’t want you to be touching me. Do you really think that I am your girlfriend?”

“Oh? So, now that Hayward’s gone, what should we do?” asked a perplexed Gerald.

“Hmph! Don’t worry. He will definitely come back for me… One, Two, Three…”

Lilian counted with her fingers when suddenly, Sharon’s voice suddenly came over her shoulder.

“Hayward, what are you doing?”

“Lilian, there are some things that I need to clear up with you. I don’t know what you think of me now, but I admit I was wrong for not standing up for you when Sharon hit you yesterday. I’ve been regretting it a lot. I sincerely hope that you’ll give me a chance. I wish to prove that I am way stronger and capable compared to a nouveau riche like Gerald!” replied Hayward, his tone contrite, much humbler than he always sounded.

Obviously, his self-esteem seemed completely diminished, which was once held so highly by him.

Gerald couldn’t help feeling a deep sense of admiration toward Lilian as he watched the scene unfold from the sidelines.

“But I already have Gerald, a guy who has a luxury car, and he’s about to buy me lots of branded cosmetics and bags too! What about you? What can you offer me?” Lilian asked in response.

“Wow! So, you and Gerald are together simply because he’s wealthier than me, right?” Hayward asked in disappointment and disbelief.

Gerald remembered how the conversation sounded eerily familiar. Wasn’t that what Xavia said at the small grove the other day?

He completely understood what was going on; it wasn’t because Hayward really loved Lilian but rather, a question of the very fabric of the dignity of a man.

It had always been the case, whether he liked it or not. Men like Hayward, with a wall of ego surrounding him, would never be able to swallow the fact that the person who was once head-over-heels for him was now in love with someone else.

He desired to conquer Lilian in her entirety to reclaim his dignity.

“Say whatever you like! Let’s go for a ride, Gerald.”

Lilian then grabbed Gerald’s arm before the two headed off to his car.

“Get out of my way! You’re standing in my way,” said Gerald as he patted Hayward gently on his chest before walking towards the parking lot.

Unwilling to yield, Hayward chased after the two.

“Gerald, can I drive your car? I have never driven something this good before,” begged Lilian with a sparkle in her eye.

“Yeah sure! Here, take the keys,” Gerald grinned as he tossed the car keys to Lilian.

“Lilian… don’t go! Please. Can you just listen to me? I was wrong. I was really wrong! Can you please just give me another chance? I will cherish and treasure you more than Gerald ever would! From now, I will buy you whatever you want as long as I can afford it! Allow me the chance to prove that I am definitely a hundred times more capable than Gerald!” Hayward implored Lilian as he held her arm tightly.

“Is that so? But don’t you already have Sharon?” Lilian asked as she looked at Hayward with accusing eyes.

Hayward looked into Sharon’s eyes, lowering his tone by a notch. “I’m sorry, Sharon. I just discovered that Lilian is the person I really love. Let’s end this.”

“Hayward? How could you?!”

In a dejecting mix of rage, anger, and confusion, Sharon instantly broke into a fit of tears, weeping and sobbing uncontrollably.

A smile finally appeared on Lilian’s face. She felt that her pride had been rightfully restored and a sense of satisfaction and contentment filled her heart.

As for Hayward, Lilian had taken advantage of his ego and pride, knowing how he would undoubtedly be stimulated once he found out that she had gotten a far more capable boyfriend than him.

After all, no matter how beautiful a person turned out to be, her value would certainly depreciate if nobody pursued her. Not to mention how countless gorgeous women were walking the earth.

That would all change the moment a capable man of robust standing was head over heels for you. It was then that your value would skyrocket beyond the bounds of social strata.

Otherwise, even if a man finally managed to capture your heart, they wouldn’t cherish you anyway.

Through this, Lilian’s importance to Hayward had far surpassed that of Sharon.

After all, Murphy, Sharon’s ex-boyfriend’s capabilities were simply no threat to Hayward at all.

Hayward grabbed Lilian’s hand as he continued to speak to her.

Gerald felt strangely embarrassed, and since he just had a massive mug of coffee, he had to use the toilet urgently.

“This time, since I can tell you’re sincere, Hayward, I promise to be with you then.”

Lilian replied with a smile on her face when she saw that her goal had been achieved.

At that moment…

“Eh? What a coincidence, Miss Cole! You are here? I happened to be looking for you…” said a woman.

When Lilian caught a glimpse of the person walking towards her, her pupils instantly contracted…

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“Miss Cole?”

A woman looking to be about twenty-five years of age strutted over, calling Lilian as she gazed upon her respectfully.

Lilian, on the other hand, pretended not to know the woman the moment she saw her.

Who was she?

She was none other than Quartney, the business manager who rented this car to her.

“Oh? Is it urgent? Should there be anything urgent, perhaps you can talk to me on WeChat when I am home. It’s not a really convenient time at the moment.”

Lilian’s face was drained of its color.

Oh god! How could there be such a coincidence?

She actually ran into the manager of the rental car here.

Why couldn’t it happen later? She just got back together with Hayward.

“It’s okay, Miss Cole. I just wanted to let you know that I did not pay attention to the time when I rented this car to you. I wrote that you should return the car tomorrow, but I made a mistake. You have to return the car before 4 p.m today as we will have to deliver the car back to the customer before five! I am sorry. It is really our negligence at work! I was initially planning to give you a call later!”

Quartney smiled apologetically.

waved her hand at Lilian

What?

were both stunned for a moment when they

a rental car?

did not understand what

what is going on

know what else

completely at

you were the one who rented this car, right? You rented it so that you could use it to deceive Hayward on purpose.

Sharon poked.

know

suddenly saw Gerald walking back towards her from

suddenly had a

around and quickly ran

come here. There is something that I need to

arm before she whispered, “It’s over! Hayward found out that the Mercedes Benz G500 is a rental car! Can you just pretend that you were the one who

a second. What

Hayward and Sharon were making their

How dare you lie to me?! You rented this car just so that you could deceive me. This car doesn’t

Lilian suddenly roared.

is going on? This

Gerald replied in shock.

you actually are! Using such despicable methods to cheat and deceive Lilian and she almost fell for your tricks!

Hayward sniggered.

just because they think they’re loaded, but they end up getting fooled instead! Do you see the

you said that you were going to treat me

Lilian cried out.

think it’s time for a wakeup call. This pathetic jerk almost cost my relationship with Sharon today. Seriously! The both of us are supposed to attend Miss Larson’s birthday banquet at noon later today. We almost made a fuss

Lilian a cold glare before leaving

not want to be late. He then decided to pop by a cafe for

a

value just completely plummeted with the devaluation

the lottery? Hahaha! Why don’t

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before ushering Sharon

squatted and

Crawford! How come you’re

A voice suddenly spoke.

middle-aged man clad in a suit and leather shoes

“You are?”

looked really familiar, but couldn’t put a name

Mr. Crawford, it’s normal for you not to know who I am. But I know who you are. I was also there at your last reception meeting in Serene County. I witnessed how you took the day with grace. My name is Blake Wadford. Mr. Lyle has just recruited me into the group as the events planning manager. Are you also here to attend Miss

smiled and

as she stared at the

were about to enter the hotel were

Wadford. So you planned Miss Larson’s

Miss Larson was he talking about? Why was someone from his own group planning her birthday

Elena Larson’s birthday today. Since we’re all members of the same group, it goes without saying that I should be helping out in her banquet arrangements. Many owners of Mayberry Commercial Street will be here too today. Anyways, the whole lot of them will be moving into Yorknorth Mountain Commercial Street in the second half of the year together, so this kinda feels like a

Blake explained.

“Oh, I see!”

felt a twang

him. So,

you

eyes

observing the look on Hayward’s face right

felt as though this was a good chance to make a

the man that her friend, Quilla had

on the situation nearby, but she had not shown up

it, the more Lilian was convinced that

know Mr. Crawford. Even if I didn’t know him, his car is definitely

pointing at the Mercedes

Perfect!

that her best

find someone like him, but it felt really

and Sharon insulted Gerald earlier, it would be tough for Lilian to explain herself if he were to just walk

be

in time for Elena’s birthday, he figured he’d pop by inside to take a look then. This would also be a slap in

give me two tickets then? I didn’t bring it with me

Okay! Of

Blake nodded.

to overdo it. This was Miss Larson’s birthday banquet. How would this man be able to give them admission tickets if he was just here to put

much to Lilian’s surprise, Blake whipped out

and Sharon

He simply pulled Lilian into his arms as he said, “Come, let’s go.

when Gerald suddenly pulled her into his embrace, but regained her

breezed into the hotel, under

thick could

Hayward thought in envy.

then followed closely behind the pair and

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we

Lilian breathed, stupefied.

barely showed any resistance, although Gerald was still hugging her

was all only too exciting,

in the

time. This was mainly because Mr. Larson wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to host a large gathering for all the

that automatically

more than a hundred guests on the scene. Most were

a bit similar to that of a wedding ceremony. There was a long aisle in the middle, and the banquet tables lined

to find a seat for both of

here, and most would just be casually looking for a place to sit

Lilian before pulling Sharon over to sit at

Why are

random voice questioned

he turned around to have a look,

it turned out to be

standing next to her. Leila

Why was Leila here?

gave it some thought, he

leader of Weston Merchants Holdings. Since he was investing in Serene County, he must be acquainted with and had many deals with large managers

such a large gathering and Hayward could get an admission ticket,

they had to

this a

next to

But we’ve not been in contact with their family since a while back.

she

her in a

finally succeeded in getting her father to bag an admission ticket for her this time around, not to mention how he got

she became even more exposed, she had met Liam

developments of Yorknorth Mountain, they managed to secure the contract to run

most influential and

Douglas had been totally

also found that slapping Douglas in the face just because of Gerald was

He used to be an

there to attend

the case, eh. Well, let’s look for a place to sit down first. We can all then have a good chat

the group of

You just arrived? I’ve already reserved a good seat

brought Sharon over to

table was very close to

you’re early! Leila, let me introduce you to my

introduced as

Impressions of Hayward skyrocketed.

owned a shop at

to be considered a part

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introduced herself after everyone. She had learned

did not. Their

whom she thought was loaded by sheer luck, were nowhere to be compared

She knew Gerald would not

people. Thanks to that, Lilian couldn’t bear to raise her head, feeling as though today had been

For most of them, it was their

Meanwhile, backstage.

are you sure? He came?

sprung away from the makeup artist

know that Mr. Crawford

he be here…it must’ve been an optical illusion. Was there a girl

Gerald never liked her in the first place, and whenever she saw him, she would feel this great sense

that Gerald had been busy with his project, and one of his older family members was in the hospital. Elena ought

the company was attending. Not even Aiden and the others, so, there was no point

him to attend really badly. Especially after

Mr. Crawford wrongly? I gave him the tickets personally, but he brought along a girl with him,” replied

hard to swallow!” She turned to the workers. “I’ll be

ballroom as the spotlight fell on her. She

She

goodness! Ms.

he heard the excited murmurs, Gerald looked up to the

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a while, and she

is gorgeous!” a stunned Hayward

that Elena was

course, she is! Elena is Mr. Crawford’s godsister. She has to be!”

isn’t Mr. Crawford here, Liam?” Leila

was really hoping to see who Mr.

someone who keeps a low profile and doesn’t like banquets and functions as such.” Liam explained as if he knew about Gerald very

“Aw!” Leila was disappointed.

This fruit juice

seeing Liam and Leila hitting

good. Just leave me be.” Leila frowned at Douglas and turned towards Liam

need one, please!” A waiter passed by Lilian, and she reached

after what happened earlier on, and she was even more

on the stage

shouted, and everyone

It was Lilian.