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?”

forwardly. After all, this matter did not only involve Queta, but it also involved his own life to

Xara was involved

would suddenly have another

the entire situation was just weird—it was best asking Queta

those two words. She looked

you know about

she reacted, he was convinced that this was

is she related

head in response as she said, “I don’t know who she is. I only know that she was the one who abandoned me. She’s probably my mother. The orphanage dean only told me about it when I asked him about it

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

silent as he thought to himself for

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

of the situation and said, “Well, yes. One of them mentioned it to me just randomly. Queta,

changed the

But how

why I didn’t want to tell you about this. You’ve already helped me a lot and I don’t want to cause more trouble and

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

as he

“Okay.”

Queta replied, nodding slowly.

that was wrapped in

the jade pendant that I was

the jade pendant over to

jade pendant in one of the photos that

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hold on to this jade pendant for now? I want to

Gerald asked, smiling lightly.

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

continued to question

outside! My sunscreen isn’t working

dashed into

out loud

restaurant. Shall we go in

of the girls

“Okay, let’s eat first!”

but it

my god! Kaitlyn, look! Isn’t that

her pointed

This was totally unexpected.

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

restaurant had

was completely unexpected, as she was someone who could usually only afford to eat a meal with a dish every day. How was it that she could

did you come here

sneered as she walked over to both of

could not help but frown when he saw those girls heading

eat? Why are you only

Kaitlyn questioned.

in here just to look around. There are just too many of these kinds. They won’t order anything to eat but just get drinks so that they

of the female colleagues whispered in

Kaitlyn and the

meal here? Can you give me a set

our menu. It is a special foie gras dish, specially made by our chef from Silton.

waiter asked as he looked

time around, Kaitlyn glanced at

me have a

the menu in his hand, and he was shocked when

you crazy? A plate of the foie gras actually

Kaitlyn’s boyfriend was speechless.

Oh my god! That is a big portion of

portion. There are about six pieces in it. But once you taste it, you will definitely feel that it is worth the money

those customers also ordered

at the other guests who were dining next

foie

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

was simply too

thinking of spending about two

order a small portion to try then?” Kaitlyn suggested when

want to order a small portion

his voice and ordered, “We’d like a portion of the foie

prove that he

this same time, Gerald’s food was

brought two bread

bread bowls? Isn’t that a

can ask them

girls commented as

make way. This is the large portion of foie gras that you have ordered. I will serve it to you

respectfully placed the large portion

were all covering 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 thoroughly washed

no

felt the burn also chimed in as they mocked the

and large portion of foie gras, while the other four only ordered a small serving to

dish to them, he could not

because Queta kept persuading him, and she didn’t want him

continued chatting as

realized that Kaitlyn and

in a hurry once they were done

too,” said Gerald while

then ushered Queta

the clothes that I bought you before? Why aren’t

smiled as he looked

he bought a lot of clothes for

blushed slightly, and she lowered her head as she said, “I feel a little embarrassed to wear such beautiful

couldn’t help

he was poor, he felt that he only needed to wear clean

and ordinary clothes now because he

was no reason for Queta to

are you afraid of? By the way, there is a branded shop here.

I don’t want

shaking

I have a black

replied as he

pulled Queta into

I want this dress. It’s gorgeous. Do you think I’ll look

held a dress in front

dress was really

named Grayson flipped the price tag, and he almost threw the

more than 3,000 dollars! Why not

persuaded Kaitlyn as he

What about this

Kaitlyn asked again.

was still too pricey, costing

other two girls who were with Kaitlyn, they merely held on to their shopping bags as they sulked in envy from the side. Anyways, they

being acquainted with Kaitlyn, but it would most certainly be unrealistic

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

Kaitlyn was extremely depressed.

buying too many clothes? I can’t wear that many

exclaimed in shock when she saw the number of clothes piled

felt a little

it expensive? The tailor makes the man,

not need to live such a life like

not bad, and it’s quite cheap

to pick the size before asking the dumbfounded salesgirl to wrap

You…are you both

them, she could not help but simultaneously feel both stunned and confused, especially when

in Gerald’s hands, it was probably more than a

god! Can you even afford to buy anything here? How are you actually buying that many? Why are you so pretentious? Are you just going to

female colleagues

though Queta had

couldn’t care less about them. He simply walked straight to the counter once he

one another before tailing behind

clothes and bags that you have selected

was also utterly dumbfounded at the

the rest who stood behind gaped, utterly

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another word, Gerald simply swiped the black card in

was a professional and he

you any free gifts! Please select any three articles of clothing and they’ll be on

all of this is way too expensive! I don’t need that many fancy clothes!” replied Queta frantically

reason to wear half of what

from the shock of the

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

that many people bullied Queta for her honesty. Which was why Gerald thought that it was worth

anyway. He needed to spend at least forty-five thousand dollars monthly, so Queta was

willingly spending so much for her because

two female colleagues were standing

were surprised, and this was especially so

nice name, and he’s so handsome too!”

one now

of shock as

handsome? Have you even looked at how

“Haha! You’re hilarious Gerald!”

two girls couldn’t help but to feel slightly

brother? D*mn it! And here they

Queta’s position in their hearts. After all, she had

that you could give some of them to your closer colleagues! So… Do you remember that time I smiled at you on your first day of work at the kindergarten?” asked one of

who had pointed out where the cafeteria was to you

remember both those moments, yes!” replied Queta

rich god brother! If he’s 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 clothes to your colleagues you’d better give that one

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

you two on anyway?” cursed Kaitlyn,

down,” said Gerald as he glanced at Kaitlyn. He

colleagues treated you well before, feel free to give them some of the clothes. I trust that if anything happens in the future, all three of you

Thank you, Gerald! We’ll definitely continue to help each other in the

the two girls were surprised once

my god, your

at that point and Gerald knew

once Gerald and Queta had parted ways, Gerald bid farewell to Giya who was still in

County. Gerald made sure he had Queta’s jade pendant with him before he started driving. He decided that

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

workers, and leaders

what the commotion was about. Noticing some

they willingly

can’t go

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happened?” asked Gerald,

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 were lost this time

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 dealt with at this very moment!” replied the

director of Weston Merchants Holdings.

about it for a while, Gerald asked, “Why would the developers need to run away? Since no lives were lost, compensation would’ve been enough, no? What more, the main responsibility doesn’t fall on

rumors, six months ago to be

moment too. If you haven’t heard, a large group has been planning to develop and reconstruct Serene County. Due to such

whole story, Gerald finally

help with the matter, though he still sympathized with all those

car around and drove off after thanking the

same story

had messaged him, Gerald took the opportunity to ask him

Zack knew way more people than he

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

“Dad?”

in our hometown right? I heard that a building collapsed

group isn’t

himself that his father

However, I just wanted to say that your Uncle Jung has been dismissed from his position. Could you go over

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

else. The same topic always popped up whenever his

the Jung family help if they faced

help Leila even

he had gone to their house. He had also explained to his father about

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