The Secretly Rich Man

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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.

his house, he headed to Mr.

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

all

the

and occasions as such, but this year, things were

the house, he heard

by what authority should we

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 tourist attraction, or even a movie base! After this, our houses will be worth a

the tourism sector in her town. After her house was demolished, she was able to afford two houses!” Queeny

Gerald’s family has taken so much advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands of dollars

brother banged his fists angrily on the table and

I’ll find someone to

do

you know! Plus, if you get back the house, wouldn’t

falling into

by the

you want this house that

It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house over to;

hand, was fed up with the

himself, you don’t have

chimed

for Queenie, Francis, and the

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threw death

embarrassed them

of that incident, any word that came out of his mouth at the moment seemed to

that’s enough. It has been a while since

dining table after hearing what Gerald

persistence, only then did the family get seated

father’s face, he was afraid that he would fall sick once again from the stress

the time being, no one touched

your internship? Have you found

though. It’s difficult to look for a job these days, and if it wasn’t for our third bro pulling some strings, even Francis wouldn’t have found a job. But

still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably is not a good thing!” The second sister-in-law scoffed

looking for a job,”

do nothing? You’ll starve

a good job, but hey, our company is short of a toilet cleaner. I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning company was

up; her voice

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

that won’t be a problem!” Francis chuckled as

a while back, Francis and Queenie

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

continued to take turns to throw jabs

head as he ate

days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating them to dinner; all of you should

may have some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration? It’s

see when the time comes; we’ll

busy at the moment;

us 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 have no time to spare.” Francis

busy with

their intentions immediately. None of

if you’re not busy, you can come over. Just saying. That’s

stopped talking

over. We’ll still celebrate with you, and I’ll even prepare a big feast!” Mr.

heart warmed up, “Okay, I’ll let them have a taste

then continued

over,

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

something important that

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What is it, Mr.

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and sat

today, I told you about it, but I figured it’s better to tell you in

ahead then, Mr.

around, when I went to town some time ago, I just happened to run into him, and we chatted for a bit, you know, to catch up. He told me that his granddaughter

her family seems anxious to find her a boyfriend. Her family is 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

the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let

Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs,

did all these for Gerald, and his intentions

like the last time

previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the

but thank you for your kind consideration!

be afraid of? You can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out, at least

scenario felt almost identical to the last time with

he was actually well-off, and

neither accept nor reject that offer, and neither could he upset

fine, I’ll meet up with her tomorrow.” Gerald

her a

to make the call. He then

This is her number, give her a call tomorrow. Wherever you guys are going to meet, that’s up to you. Try to sweet-talk her, okay? Her name is Michelle Waxham, just call

I’ll give her a

with Mr. Winters,

he decided to make the

who are you

heard from the other

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

time to call someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but

I know,” Elle replied politely.

busy?” Gerald

good, no worries, you may

before? Was it the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to

middle school; what about

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

what else to talk about anymore, so he

“Sure!”

you get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then

pang of guilt. He felt

knew that this was not for real. They were just

the other hand, in the

phone

was eavesdropping on their conversation

each other tomorrow. By the

why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before.” Michelle

quite

get? Sister, he’s one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School.

it then!” Michelle jumped up

female

she was done, her

it! How dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?” Michelle

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

there doing manual labor. Besides, when

Michelle cried out.

What are you gonna do then? You’ve promised him. Besides, it’s not like you’re

replied, feeling

can’t find myself a boyfriend, 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 student, we would definitely be a

in a

a girl, she would certainly care about what

boyfriend who would be the talk of the town, in a good way. The more people praised their boyfriends,

Ahh! I don’t want to think

Michelle

her

put in

a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No way! It’s

humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

that I’ll bump into my classmates!”

But now, Michelle

or classmates see us?”

“What can we do now, though? It seems like you don’t want to

little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite

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

can do that. But sister, after the university term reopens

“No problem!”

entire family smiled as they were happy with their

sneered. She then

dream of marrying a pretty girl?

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The next day arrived.

was the day of the blind date, which was arranged by Mr.

expect of the outcome, he still took the effort to do some preparations since he

But something happened unexpectedly.

and French fries on her table.

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

She was munching

received a

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As expected, it

she

slid into

doing?” That girl was clearly

Gerald in a

you here for a

your mind?” The girl

not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text message to me just now?” Gerald

who Michelle is. I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you

I’m so sorry. I

stood up

knew earlier, I would have called

to call Michelle, suddenly someone

around and was stunned to see another gorgeous

large eyes and looked right into

you Gerald? Are you here to

I am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina quickly concealed

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

that was the plain

was just in time to witness

It was too awkward.

and watched from afar. She did not go over

concluded to herself that

than five minutes to send him away and wrap up

across

know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty

the other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and sized

thoughts as

If only his family background were better, it would have been excellent for him to be

poor. How would my sister ever fall in

fact, if it weren’t for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister would not be so anxious about

gain my sister’s attention, just that

You still haven’t found a job, right? That means that you don’t have any salary. Besides, I heard that you’d bought a house in Serene

Xabrina asked him.

it would be better to get

you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have a

You own a house in Mayberry? How large is

Xabrina asked curiously.

too sure about the details. Besides, I never stay there!” Gerald

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while that her intention of the meet up

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