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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 531

“Gerald?”

XellaJaquin and Waylon Letts were both startled.

The entire marketing department was confused.

“Alright, I’m coming!”

Gerald shouted back.

“Gerald, you…you…you are Mr. Crawford?” Xella stuttered. She was clearly in shock.

Though Cindy’s mom joked around once, saying how Gerald could actually be Mr. Crawford from Mayberry the last time they had dinner at their place.

Xella was just flabbergasted back then when she heard of the joke.

But when she gave it a second thought, she was quite close to Gerald, so how could he be the super-rich Mr. Crawford?

But then, just a moment ago, when Mr. Lyle had called out his name, Xella’s mind completely went blank.

Gosh, could Gerald be Mr. Crawford?!

Gerald turned to Xella and nodded, “Yep!”

He then left as the crowd stared at him in astonishment.

Waylon, initially brought in by Xella to visit her father, was dumbfounded as he fumbled around for a chair to sit.

“F*ck! Gerald is a rich heir, and he’s our CEO! No wonder he had so many tickets! Just like what I told you, Gerald had a sophisticated identity, but… oh my god, never would I have thought that he’s our chairman!”

The moment Gerald had left, the entire marketing department went crazy!

“Luckily, we didn’t offend the chairman!” Some girls were both relieved and scared.

In short, the entire atmosphere was just in a frenzy.

Everyone was way too overwhelmed and shocked.

Regarding Stuart’s matter, the problem was handled with ease.

At that moment, they did not only confess what they had done but also exposed several other department managers who were previously not mentioned.

Most of the culprits were residents from Serene County, Mayberry.

The outcome was simple. They were all handed over to the police.

When they were being arrested, Ava threw Gerald a pitiful gaze, pleading for his help, but he turned a blind eye.

He had already given her a chance before.

Since she played the emotion card to deceive him, Gerald was not going to fall for it again!

Eventually, the matter had come to an end.

“Mr. Crawford, your birthday is in four days; any plans? Your dad gave me a call and told me it’s your first birthday since the end of your poverty-stricken life, so let’s celebrate and have a good time, shall we!” Mr. Lyle smiled excitedly.

“What else is there to plan? I’d usually celebrate my birthday with Mr. and Mrs. Winters, and this year is no exception. I’ll still go back to my hometown, but this time around, all of you are free to tag along! With more than twenty people, it’s going to be a blast, hehe!”

Gerald returned a bright smile.

Other than Xeno, who had been a good friend to Gerald since he was a kid, Gerald did not have many close friends.

After all, if you had no money or influence, who would want to play with a poor loser like you?

Hence why Gerald did not invite that many to his birthday party.

Those that he planned on inviting were Zack Lyle and Michael Zeke, probably Aiden Baker, Elena Larson, Xeno Lane, and Sienna.

He mingled well and had fun with those people, so he figured their company would be alright.

Gerald was not willing to make it too public.

After that, Gerald packed up his things as he prepared to go to town.

Michael, on the other hand, looked pale.

Zack had already noticed it, so he asked, “Michael, is there something you haven’t told Gerald?”

Michael scratched his head, anxiously, “I kinda told everyone that Mr. Crawford’s birthday is in four days. But he said to keep it low-key?”

“What?! You leaked that information out?” Zack froze, stunned.

At five in the afternoon, Gerald took a cab and headed back to town.

Gerald could now head back freely without causing any trouble. It was not a problem for the fleet to send him off.

However, the fact that he was Mr. Crawford was still unclear to Mr. Winters and his family.

If he returned like this, it would be too much extravagance, and Gerald did not like this feeling.

The next thing on the list for Gerald was to come clean with Mr. Winters and his family regarding the hospital bill settlement and his identity. After all, there was nothing for him to hide from the old couple.

While on his way back to his hometown, Gerald felt it was better to keep a low profile.

Seeing the roads being paved along the road, Gerald knew that his town would soon undergo some significant development.

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“Young man, is your house in this town?”

The driver was a middle-aged man. He asked warmly and flashed a smile.

Gerald nodded.

“Well, congrats, kiddo, your town is about to undergo quite a significant development, and no piece of land here will be left unattended! Not only will they provide housing fees, but also demolition fees and many job opportunities too! You look like a college student, so when you’re back home, you should make good use of this opportunity!”

“Yeah, that would be nice!”

As they chatted along the way, they eventually arrived at Gerald’s hometown.

It was a town, but Gerald’s home was in a small village in the middle of the city—a town village.

There were many families in the village that run mills. They ran businesses like milling flour and such.

Back then, the best part about the village was the fantastic fragrance of freshly milled flour in the air.

But this trip back to his village, it was apparent that the fragrance of milled flour which Gerald missed was significantly lesser now.

“Woohoo, the college student is back!”

“Why didn’t you bring your girlfriend back?”

“Gerald, have you found a job? I’m sure such a bright college student like you can find a good job, right?”

As soon as he entered the village, the villagers flocked around him and started questioning.

“Not yet!”

Gerald smiled.

“Hmph, then you went to college for nothing? It’s no different than the others who dropped out of school early to work!” A woman taunted with disdain.

The village folks’ words were dreadful and judgemental, but Gerald did not bother much.

Instead, he turned away from their remarks and finally reached the door of his home.

When he took out his keys to unlock the door, he realized that the door lock was changed some time ago, and he could not open it.

“What’s the matter?”

Gerald wondered for a moment.

“Oh, Gerald, you’re back!” A woman came out of the house next to Mr. Winters’s. She was Mr. Winters’s second daughter-in-law, Sandrilla Sutton.

She approached Gerald while munching on some peanuts.

“Sandrilla, how come the house locks were changed?”

Gerald asked as he smiled wryly.

He had met Sandrilla before back when they were at the hospital.

She was very greedy for money and would take advantage of every situation, and she did not like losses.

“Oh, I changed it; what’s wrong?”

“Then what about the keys to my house?” Gerald asked.

“Huh, what do you mean by your house? Gerald, do you even know who this house belongs to now? I know why you’re back. You heard that the house was about to be demolished, and you wanted to come back to get your fair share of the money. Let me tell you this once, don’t even think about it! This is my house and written black and white on the estate license!”

Sandrilla’s tone changed.

Gerald immediately understood what she meant.

Mr. Winters had two houses when Gerald’s parents moved here. One was for their own family, and the other one was this.

His parents paid for the house.

To be frank, there was no such thing as a real estate license in the countryside twenty years ago.

They only signed a simple contract, and it was the same contract that his dad had signed with Mr. Winters while they were drinking.

That was a long time ago, and Gerald had no idea where his father had kept the contract.

During that time, they would not even have thought that Mr. Winters’ family would forcefully evict them to get the house back.

And it was because of this matter.

Sandrilla, too, heard about the demolition project and tried to get her hands on the house. She could make tens of thousands of dollars from it.

“Gerald, you’re back! Don’t listen to her nonsense; this house belongs to your family, and no one can take it away from you!”

Suddenly, Mr. Winters came out and exclaimed firmly.

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“What do you mean by that, old man? What do you mean it’s theirs? I’m warning you, I’ve consulted with a lawyer, and if we bring this to court, the contract you signed will not be counted! The real estate certificate is ours anyway!” Sandrilla said frantically.

‘Seems like they’ve been quarreling about the matter for quite some time now.’

Gerald thought to himself.

Earlier, when he called Mr. Winters, he sensed that Mr. Winters was in a bad mood.

It turned out that they had been quarreling.

Even if the housing estate belonged to the Crawfords, why would Gerald even fight with them for it?

“Besides, didn’t Gerald win the lottery? Why would he still care about this house anyway! And I don’t know where I lost the house key for the lock!” Sandrilla continued, fuming.

“Hmph!” Mr. Winters grunted as he picked up a large rock from the ground.

“Excuse me, what do you think you’re doing?” Sandrilla asked as she stepped back in anxiousness.

Mr. Winters then stormed towards the door and smashed the lock with the rock.

He then whipped out a new lock from his pocket.

“Gerald, with this lock, the three of them wouldn’t dare to take turns to change the lock to your house. Enough with this mess. Let’s go inside and clean-up later. Come over to my house for dinner; your aunt is cooking up a feast for you.” Mr. Winters said.

“Alright then!”

Gerald took the lock and forced a smile. Turns out, the second sister-in-law was not the first person to lock his house door. The first and third sister-in-law were also involved.

Gerald looked at how grim and hopeless the circumstances were and could only force a grin.

Sandrilla’s face turned scarlet. She cried as she ran back home to make a phone call.

had tidied up his house, he

shiny, brand new cars parked in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among the bunch was a

were all

looked like all the brothers, from the oldest to the

held many big feasts and occasions as such, but this year, things

he heard someone banging on

by what

to demolish several houses, and to reimburse them for the demolition, each household will be receiving tens of thousands of dollars. They’re starting to repair the roads, and since our house is by the mountainside, they might even turn this place into a

sector in her town. After her house was demolished, she was able

us; besides,

banged his fists angrily on

until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to get the

makes you think that only you can do that? It’s not like I’ve

I’ve connections too, you know! Plus, if you get back the house, wouldn’t that mean the house would be under your

falling into a

the

stop fighting! If you want this house that much, take it!” Gerald

you want to hand the house over to; the

the other hand, was fed

himself, you don’t have to worry about

chimed in

Queenie, Francis,

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death

had unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

came out of

has been a while since Gerald came

brother gestured everyone to the dining table after hearing

brother’s persistence, only then did the family get seated at the

and seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he was afraid that

for the time being, no

internship? Have you found a job already?” The third

it wasn’t for our third bro pulling some strings, even Francis wouldn’t have found a job. But look at him now, he works in an office for an insurance company, isn’t that great?”

it holds the infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably is not a

job,” Gerald said, cutting

your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later,

remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning company was short of cleaners, so she told us to help her find one. Although the job seems pretty shabby, it is still

spoke up; her

want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the

problem!” Francis chuckled as he, too,

met a while back,

had embarrassed them with tens of thousands of dollars, their pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was still a

to take turns to throw

his head as

up, “My birthday is in another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating them to

it’s not like we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even

when the time comes; we’ll

the moment; we

there will be a major event happening in just a few days. It’s said that all the leaders from the province will be attending this event, so we’ve got many things to handle. I’m sorry, but I

was busy with something

of them would spare even a minute for his

can

stopped talking

with you,

hearing their words, Gerald’s heart warmed up, “Okay, I’ll let them have a taste of your cooking Mrs.

continued briefing

was over, the

was ready to go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters

a minute! I’ve something important

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is it,

Winters tugged at Gerald’s

good! When you called earlier today, I told you about it, but I figured it’s better to tell you in person. It’s not the wisest

ahead

ago, I just happened to run into him, and we chatted for

well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria needed. I just thought of introducing her to you, as the family has two daughters, and she’s the eldest!”

wanted to discuss with you about arranging a date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis know about this matter, and you shouldn’t tell

see what Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr. Winters wanted to

Gerald, and his intentions were

the last time with

already had Mila Smith, and the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at

thank you for your kind

with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out, at least get to know her!” Mr. Winters

scenario felt almost identical to the last time

was actually

reject that offer, and neither could

I’ll meet up with her

give her

his phone to make the

friend’s daughter is available tomorrow! I told him that both of you will be meeting and none of us will be tagging along. This is her number, give her a call tomorrow. Wherever you guys are

then, I’ll give her a

with Mr. Winters, Gerald

bit before he decided to

who are you

lady’s voice was heard from the other

Gerald; you must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters

Gerald’s first time to call someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but he still sounded a little

know,” Elle replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to continue

busy?” Gerald

good, no worries,

school did you attend before? Was it the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to create conversations with

Second middle

new Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t we

about anymore, so he went straight to the

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up the

slight pang of guilt. He felt

were just going to meet each other for a while, and that

hand,

hung up the phone and

eavesdropping on

each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his name? Do you know

feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve

quite a charm to

“Geez, how much dumber can you get? Sister, he’s one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to inquire about him from your juniors in the school. Then you’ll

then!” Michelle jumped up and immediately started making

few female juniors

done, her face turned

How dare grandpa introduce such a person to

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

when he was studying in middle school, he was always bullied by the others. No wonder he couldn’t find a job even after he graduated from

Michelle cried out.

are you gonna do then? You’ve promised him. Besides, it’s not like you’re able to bypass grandpa

sister replied, feeling

I’ll definitely never get together with someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my classmates or best friends knew that I’m dating this infamous poor

said in a

she was just a girl, she would certainly

kind of boyfriend who would be the talk of the town, in a good way. The more

want to think about it

and lost, Michelle

then told her

put in a

him is as good as telling the rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No

his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able

Xabrina asked worriedly.

loud sigh. “Then what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just go and meet him tomorrow. Immediately

Her mother suggested.

afraid that I’ll bump into

to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about that

if my friends or classmates see

“What can we do now,

solution. Why not, let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful. It’ll be easier for her to

on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent

university term reopens and I become a

“No problem!”

entire family smiled as they were happy

sneered. She then thought

a man like him ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to

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The next day arrived.

the day of the blind

the outcome, he still took the effort to do some preparations since he had given his promise to Mr. Winters.

But something happened unexpectedly.

alone and drinking coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair legs, and it

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

girl then put down her fries. She

a text message too. It was from

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As expected,

she

slid

That girl was

Gerald

here for a blind

mind?” The girl stared at Gerald,

not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text

Line message to my boyfriend. Do

so sorry. I made

up in

I knew earlier, I would

was about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him on his

see

her large eyes

Are you here to meet

am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina

sneered. “Did you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked him in a slight

that was the plain

was just in time to witness the

It was too awkward.

aside and watched from afar. She did not go over to greet him as she

to herself that Gerald was

since she needed only less than five minutes to send him away and wrap up this issue

across

a few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an

hand, Xabrina locked her

some inner thoughts as she stared

good-looking, to be honest. If only his family background were better, it would have been excellent for him to be my

my sister

my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister would not be so

my sister’s

heard that you’d bought a house in Serene County. But I’ve been transferred to work

Xabrina asked him.

would be better

about Mayberry, I do have a

You own a house in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

the details. Besides, I never

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her intention of the meet up wasn’t for

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