The Secretly Rich Man

The Secretly Rich Man Chapter 461-470

Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 461

“Hey, dad!”

Gerald called out respectfully, answering the video call.

Although it wasn’t the first time he video called his father after discovering his true identity, Gerald had somewhat grown to be more respectful towards his father.

He increasingly felt how honorable of a man his father was.

“What are you up to now, son?”

Gerald’s father broke into a smile the moment his son came on the screen.

“Am just about to rest, Dad. What’s up with the late call? Anything you need to tell me?”

“Yes, I do. I was initially planning to ask your sister to look into this matter. As I’m aware, you spend most of your time and energy, focusing on your homework. This thing will be delayed since your sister has gone to handle factory issues in North Africa. I wonder if she’d already told you about it?”

“You need my help finding a woman?”

Gerald recalled his sister’s instructions and what she confided in him previously. She had asked for his assistance in looking for a particular woman.

“Yes, I’ll send over her picture to you in a bit. I need your help finding out about her whereabouts as soon as you can. Otherwise, this guilt in my conscience will eat me up for the rest of my life!”

“There is also one more thing that you have to remember. You cannot let your mother know about this!”

Gerald’s father warned as he sighed.

This made Gerald feel a little awkward.

He scowled as he tried to grasp the meaning of the situation.

Could this have been a woman his father had let down in the past?

Damn it! His father was actually asking both the siblings to look for this woman in secret! The first person that crossed Gerald’s mind was his mother. He could not help but feel a little sorry for his mother because he thought they were letting her down.

“What is your relationship with this woman? You have much greater power and influence compared to us. If you wanted to find her, you would’ve definitely been able to find her. Isn’t that the case?” asked Gerald.

“Hey, kiddo. If it was that easy for your father to find her, would I even be asking you or your sister’s help? What’s my relationship with her? It’s a question you both have asked me. Anyway, let me assure you that it’s not whatever you are thinking of. But that being said, she was highly involved in our major family event that year. I can’t help but feel that the Crawford family had let her down even after so many years. Don’t ask me about the details as to what really happened. I’ll explain everything to you at a later time.”

“Okay, that’s it. Please put in some effort to help me to deal with this.”

Gerald’s father hung up as soon as he finished speaking.

It didn’t take long before Gerald received a message.

It was a black and white photo—one which looked like it was a few decades old.

It was a picture of a woman.

The moment he saw the woman, Gerald’s hand trembled uncontrollably, and he nearly dropped his cell phone to the ground.

After looking at the photo again, Gerald inhaled sharply.

“This…isn’t this Queta Smith?”

Yes. The woman in the photo was indeed beautiful. In fact, she was incredibly charming and enchanting.

She looked almost exactly like Queta.

But if this photo was in black and white, then Gerald knew for sure that it could not possibly be Queta.

Who was she?

Gerald presumed that this woman was most probably a peer of his father, which meant that she was around his age.

If that were the case, it was most likely she was Queta’s mother.

After all, Gerald knew that Queta grew up in an orphanage.

It seemed as though her parents abandoned her for no apparent reason.

Putting the pieces together, it led to a clear conclusion that it was Queta’s mother, the woman his father asked him to look for.

Thoughts started shrouding Gerald’s mind.

He could remember vividly how his heart was throbbing and beating uncontrollably the first time he saw Queta.

He also felt a strange sense of comforting closeness to her ever since the first time he saw Queta and even had the urge to protect her for no reason at all.

Now, as he gave it a much deeper thought, he couldn’t help but wonder if Queta was actually his sister?

Despite his father’s explanation, Gerald wasn’t convinced that his father had nothing to do with that woman at all!

That night, Gerald was washed with anxiety. He tossed and turned around his bed, felt extraordinarily restless, and could not sleep at all.

Gerald called Queta early the next morning. He had to meet up with her and clarify this once and for all.

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Throughout this whole time, both of them have occasionally been chatting with one another on WeChat whenever they were free.

At present, Queta was already teaching at a new kindergarten and was doing pretty well.

Gerald had helped Queta out and gave her a house to live in, where Drake and Tyson shared the same place with her.

“Miss Smith, can you do me a favor? I can’t review these children’s homework in my class on time. My boyfriend is already on his way, picking me up to go shopping. Could you review their homework on my behalf?”

A female teacher with waist-length hair asked Queta, who was also reviewing her students’ homework.

“But Miss Lawrie, I’m still reviewing my own students’ homework too!”

Queta replied shyly.

“Pfft! If you’re not keen to help me, then just say it. Why come up with so many excuses? Don’t think for a second that you’re so great just because Mr. Teves introduced you to work here. Hah, just think about it! I mean, who are you, Queta Smith? You got crowned as Mayberry City’s Early Childhood Education Academy’s most beautiful teacher after only joining the kindergarten for a month. Isn’t that great or what? If so, can’t you even help me review my students’ homework?”

The teacher named Kaitlyn Lawrie retorted icily.

She became a teacher at the best kindergarten in Mayberry City two months before Queta’s arrival. When Queta first joined, Kaitlyn would often bully her, making her review her students’ homework on her behalf.

Kaitlyn had a wealthy and influential boyfriend who was really handsome too.

She was confident that she would be selected as the most beautiful female teacher in the entire district, optimistic that she would definitely bag the top spot.

But alas, the students’ parents voted for Queta, a woman that was beautiful inside out.

Of course, that threw Kaitlyn into a nervous breakdown.

She even dug into Queta’s background, but there were zero bad records about Queta at all.

Hence, the bullying situation at hand.

Other female teachers who were present just kept their mouths shut.

“Well, I will just review it for you then, Miss Lawrie.”

Queta bit her lips. She then moved the massive pile of homework from Kaitlyn’s table onto her own.

“Hmph! Now that’s much better. Miss Smith, don’t be too high headed thinking you’re so great just cause you won the most beautiful teacher award. Let me tell you something. I, Kaitlyn Lawrie, will not lose to you in anything!”

Kaitlyn mocked before turning around triumphantly as she prepared to leave.

“Queta, everyone should review their own students’ homework. You don’t owe her anything at all, so why are you helping her to do it?”

Suddenly, a soft voice spoke out.

A boy walked up to Queta’s table before moving the pile of homework back to Kaitlyn’s table.

“F*ck! Who do you think you are?”

Kaitlyn was appalled.

Gerald did not even bother looking at her. He simply grabbed Queta’s arm as he said, “Didn’t I ask you to apply for leave? Let’s go out and grab something to eat. I have to talk to you about something!”

“Mm! I have already asked for the day off!”

Queta replied as she nodded.

Upon seeing Gerald, Queta was immediately filled with a sense of security.

Kaitlyn seemed really intimidating to her, and she was a teeny bit afraid.

When the other female teachers saw Kaitlyn being outrightly ignored, they simply lowered their heads and giggled.

Kaitlyn’s face flushed red.

“Oh! Miss Lawrie, your boyfriend is here to pick you up again! God, I envy you so much!”

Several young female teachers who had gone out to shop were chatting with Kaitlyn’s boyfriend at the door.

When they spotted Kaitlyn, they instantly felt jealous.

They then saw Queta and Gerald walking out from the side doors.

The girls continued the gossip among themselves, “Oh, look at that! Is that Queta’s boyfriend?”

“Oh my god! Seriously? He looks pretty low…”

“Haha! I guess they’re meant for each other.”

“…”

The moment Gerald stepped out, these ridicules came flooding…

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“Pfft! No wonder Queta dared to disobey me today. It turns out she’s gotten herself a boyfriend! Wow, this is pissing me off right now!”

Kaitlyn rolled her eyes as she glared at Gerald, who was talking to Queta at that time.

“Kaitlyn, what’s wrong?”

The man leaning against his car door had his hands in his pockets asked as he threw a quick look at Gerald.

“It’s all because of Queta! All the kids are on vacation today, so we’re supposed to stay back in school to review their homework. But I’ve made plans to go shopping and ask her to help me review my students’ homework! But look, she refused to help just because her boyfriend’s here!”

“I thought that she actually found a great boyfriend for herself, but he turned out to be nothing more than a pathetic jerk!”

Kaitlyn cried out in exasperation, explaining the details to him.

She saw that Gerald had on a simple white T-shirt, a pair of sports pants and some sneakers.

She couldn’t be bothered to filter any of her words.

“That’s right. He thinks that he’s so great just because he got together with the most beautiful teacher? Hahaha! Kaitlyn, your boyfriend, is still the best! Look, he’s driving a BMW 5 Series — simply too awesome!”

“Of course! It so happens that I’m going out shopping with my boyfriend too. Why don’t all of you get in my boyfriend’s car and we can go together then? After all, we should have a good relationship since we are all colleagues!”

Kaitlyn replied as she laughed.

She wanted to isolate Queta and make sure that she was an outcast in the future.

“Yeah, sure!!”

The girls smiled happily as they got into the car and left together.

Gerald wanted to reprimand Kaitlyn.

He could not help feeling enraged, seeing the way she bullied Queta.

But Queta tugged Gerald’s hand back — she didn’t want him to act rashly.

“Damn it! Do they really think they’re so great just because they’re loaded?”

Gerald cursed as he watched them leave.

They then got into the Mercedes-Benz G500 that he had parked by the side of the road.

It was almost eleven in the morning now.

Gerald drove Queta to a restaurant.

“Gerald, you said you’ve something important to talk about? What is it?” asked Queta curiously once they had taken their seats.

“Queta, do you know a woman named Xara Machamer?”

this matter did not only involve Queta, but it also involved his own life to a certain

was involved with his father in

suddenly have

situation was just

when she heard those two words.

you know about

how she reacted, he was convinced that this was leading

“How is she

who she is. I only know that she was the one who

the orphanage, and I was wearing a jade pendant with the name ‘Xara

saying, “I have not mentioned this matter to anyone else before. How did you find out about

silent as he thought to himself for

decided not to tell Queta the truth for the time being, as he

them mentioned it to me just randomly. Queta, don’t

changed

I want to find her. But how am I going to look

this. You’ve already helped me a lot and I don’t want to cause more trouble and inconvenience. Otherwise, I really don’t know how

don’t have to worry about anything else. I will

smiled as he patted Queta gently

“Okay.”

Queta replied, nodding slowly.

that was wrapped in a piece of red

is the jade pendant that

jade

the jade pendant in one of

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this jade pendant for now? I want to look for a master

Gerald asked, smiling lightly.

for a moment before she nodded and said, “Yeah, sure, go

question Queta about

too hot outside! My

a group dashed into the

girls could not help but exclaim out loud as she carried

shop next to this restaurant. Shall we go in

of the girls

“Okay, let’s eat first!”

not just anyone else, but it was none other than

Kaitlyn, look! Isn’t that Queta? Can’t

next to her pointed at Queta and

This was totally unexpected.

— they knew that he definitely would not bring them to just any casual place

had

with a dish every day. How was it that she

did you

walked over to

the jade pendant from Queta. He could not help but frown when he saw those girls

you order anything to eat? Why are you only having

Kaitlyn questioned.

around. There are just too many of these kinds. They won’t

the female colleagues whispered in

made Kaitlyn and the

you give me a set meal that is of a

shop has also recently added a new dish to our menu. It is a special foie gras dish, specially made by our chef from

looked at Kaitlyn and

time around, Kaitlyn

Let me have a look

took the menu in his hand, and he was shocked when

crazy? A plate of the foie gras

Kaitlyn’s boyfriend was speechless.

Oh my god! That

is just the price for a small portion. There are about six pieces in it. But once you

of those customers also

gestured at the other guests who were dining next to

indeed plates of foie gras on each

they looked at the large portion’s price, they were even more dumbfounded to see that

simply

restaurant, they were thinking of spending about two to three hundred

when she saw that everyone seated around them had also

order a small portion of foie gras then?

voice and ordered, “We’d

wanted to prove that

Gerald’s food was also

brought two bread bowls over to

bread bowls? Isn’t that a little

okay. You can ask them for some rice and a plate

girls commented

of foie gras that you have ordered.

respectfully placed the large portion of

their mouths in laughter as they continued to make fun of Gerald and Queta. But the moment they saw the waiter and the foie gras, they were

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it that they’re eating so

Kaitlyn was shocked.

face was

off when you have no

burn also chimed in as they

of them ordered the expensive and large portion of foie gras,

them, he could not help but give them

to keep quiet because Queta kept persuading him, and she didn’t want him to confront them

chatting

then realized

humiliation, so they left in a hurry

said Gerald

ushered Queta

that I bought you before? Why

and smiled as

he bought a lot of clothes for

she lowered her head as she said, “I

help

Back then, when he was poor, he

clothes now

no reason for Queta to maintain a

is a branded shop here. Come! Let me bring you in to pick out some

want to! It’s too

shaking her

go in. I have a

as

gently pulled Queta into the

dress. It’s gorgeous. Do you think

she held a dress in front of her, gesturing for her boyfriend to

was

rich, young chap named Grayson flipped the price tag, and he

not rob a

persuaded Kaitlyn as

What about this

Kaitlyn asked again.

it was still

shopping bags as they sulked in envy from the side. Anyways, they did not have a rich boyfriend like Grayson who could afford to buy them such luxurious

Kaitlyn, but it would

dresses to try, Grayson realized that it was way over his budget, and they ended up not buying any of

Kaitlyn was extremely depressed.

aren’t you buying too many clothes? I can’t wear that many clothes anyway! Plus, it’s way

the number of clothes piled in

a

it expensive? The tailor makes the

need to live such

it’s quite

to pick the size

You…are

help but simultaneously feel both stunned and confused, especially when she saw

of pieces in Gerald’s hands, it was

you actually buying that many? Why are you so pretentious?

Queta’s female colleagues

as though Queta had just trampled all over

care less about them. He simply walked straight to the counter once he was

exchanged glances with one another before tailing behind

clothes and bags that you have

utterly dumbfounded at

the rest who stood behind gaped,

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another word, Gerald simply swiped the black

was a

on our shop today that it would be rude if we didn’t give you any free gifts! Please select any three articles of clothing and

any of that! Gerald, all of this is way too expensive! I

half of what you’ve selected

from the shock of

wear all of them, you know. Now come on, go choose another three articles of clothing. If you want, you could even give them to the teachers or colleagues that you’re close to in the kindergarten. I’m sure that that’ll definitely help boost your relationship with them!” said Gerald with

knew that many people bullied Queta for her honesty. Which was

gold card anyway. He needed to spend at least

much for her because of the

this was happening, Kaitlyn and the other two female colleagues were standing not too

them were surprised, and this was especially so for the

His name is Gerald, right? What a nice name, and he’s so handsome too!” said the two girls who had begun walking toward

the more powerful one now was,

not…” said Queta, still in a state of shock as she tried to tell them that he wasn’t her

handsome? Have you even

“Haha! You’re hilarious Gerald!”

girls couldn’t help but

brother? D*mn it! And here they were thinking Queta

their hearts. After all, she had a

So… Do you remember that time I smiled at you on

had pointed out where the cafeteria was to you when you first

yes!” replied

that willing to buy so much for you, you should just appreciate it! But anyway, I was the one who was interested in that dress first. If you’re giving out

Queta the most and you’re still expecting her to give you something? Who do you think you are?” scolded both

are you two on anyway?” cursed

glanced at Kaitlyn. He smiled before

I trust that if anything happens in the future, all three of you will continue looking out for one another. Now

continue to help each other in the future, right Queta?” said

shop and arrived at the parking lot, the two girls were surprised once again when they saw Gerald

That’s a Mercedes Benz G500! Oh my god, your

knew that he

that afternoon, once Gerald and Queta had parted ways, Gerald bid farewell to

started driving. He decided that once he reached Serene County, he would

entering the county, Gerald found that the main road had been

police, workers, and

off his sunglasses, Gerald rolled down his car window to have a look at what the commotion was about. Noticing some workers nearby, he handed them some cigarettes before asking

polite Gerald was, they willingly explained

man, I’m afraid you can’t go any further.

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exactly happened?”

Weston Merchants Holdings were hired to oversee the job about a year ago. Apparently, the developers used less than appropriate quality materials and because of that, there’s been a collapse around the project area. More than a hundred people were injured because of this, sixty of whom were workers! Thankfully, no lives

that the developers ran for the hills last night! Those from Weston Merchants Holdings are definitely in hot water now. About a dozen people, including Mr. Jung, have been dismissed from their positions, or so I’ve heard! They’re waiting to be

Mr. Jung was the director of Weston

away? Since no lives were lost, compensation would’ve been enough, no? What more, the main responsibility

thing is, I’ve heard that the developers ran out of money quite a while ago. According to rumors, six months ago to be exact. But that’s beside the

matter. All this is happening during such a critical moment too. If you haven’t heard, a large group has been planning to develop and reconstruct Serene County. Due to such an unfortunate event happening now, the leaders must be furious. The impact of this

story, Gerald

he couldn’t do anything to help with the matter, though he still sympathized with all those involved in

turned his car around and drove off after thanking

journey, Gerald received a text message from Zack. It was the same story about the building’s collapse

Gerald took the opportunity to ask

Zack knew way more people

got back to the hotel, he took a shower. As he was about to leave for a quick

“Dad?”

an investment in our hometown right? I heard that a

right, though my group isn’t involved

himself that his father

isn’t. However, I just wanted to say that your Uncle Jung has

already forgotten all about his friendship with you a long time ago. Why are you still asking me to

same topic always popped up

the Jung family help if

Gerald continue to help Leila even though she despised and looked down on

he had gone to their house.

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