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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.

Gerald had tidied up his house,

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

were all newly

the oldest to the

previous years, they usually held many big feasts and occasions as such, but this year, things were

into the house, he heard someone banging on

That was our house, and by what authority should we give it to

time they’re going 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

her town. After her house

family has taken so much advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of lottery

eldest brother banged his fists angrily

find

you can do that? It’s

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

started falling into a

by the sidelines and

want this

has nothing to do with you, so stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house over to; the house

hand, was fed up

you don’t have to worry about it,

sister-in-law chimed in

for Queenie, Francis,

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death stares

embarrassed them

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

enough. It has been a while since

eldest brother gestured everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald had

persistence, only then did

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

the time being, no

have you finished your internship? Have you found

job yet, 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 look at him now, he works in an office for an insurance company, isn’t that

laborious, it holds the infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably

a job,”

with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later, and besides, without a decent job, who’s going to look

toilet cleaner. I 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.

up; her voice

is right. Gerald, if you want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the

be a problem!” Francis chuckled

they first met a while back, Francis and

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

take turns to throw jabs

lowered his head as

in another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating

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

see when the time comes; we’ll go if we’re

we’re all kind of busy at the moment; we

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

busy

of

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

talking at

to come over. We’ll still celebrate with you, and I’ll even prepare

up, “Okay, I’ll let them have a taste of your cooking Mrs. Winters! I’ll get

continued

was over, the brothers drove

to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called out to

I’ve something important that I must

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is it, Mr.

at Gerald’s

told you about it, but I figured it’s better to tell you in person. It’s

please go ahead then, Mr.

went to town some time ago, I just happened to run into him, and we chatted for

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,

discuss with you about arranging a date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis know

what Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had

did all these for Gerald, and his intentions were

the last time with

did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the girls,

for that, but thank you for your kind consideration! Now, if

think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out,

almost identical to the last time with

was actually well-off,

nor reject that offer, and neither could

meet up

I’ll give her a

the

will be tagging along. 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 her Elle. Her mom is

then, I’ll give

Mr. Winters, Gerald

a bit before he decided

who are you

was heard from the

must be Elle? It was Mr.

first time to call someone this way. He tried to act a little

Elle replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to continue

busy?” Gerald

no worries, you

First, middle school or Second middle

middle school; what about

new Domino’s that just opened in town; why

else to talk about anymore, so he went straight to

“Sure!”

you get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then hung up

of guilt. He felt

thought, he knew that this was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a while,

other hand, in

the phone and began removing

was eavesdropping on their

meet each other tomorrow. By the way,

that his name

had quite a

younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to inquire about him from

about it then!” Michelle jumped up and

called a few female juniors

done, her

a person to me?”

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

there doing manual labor. Besides, when he was studying in middle school, he was always bullied by the others.

Michelle cried out.

What are you gonna do then? You’ve promised him.

sister replied, feeling equally

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 laughing stock in

said in a worried

would certainly care about what

the town, in a

to think about it anymore!

Michelle

told her mother all

being put in

my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No way! It’s better to reject him firmly!” Her

temper is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able to eat or sleep well. Then Dad will be angry with you too,

Xabrina asked worriedly.

about this. Elle, just go and meet him tomorrow. Immediately

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump into my classmates!” Michelle

Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about

classmates see us?” She

mother felt anxious too. “What can we do now, though? It seems like

then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful. It’ll

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

replied, “I can do that. But sister, after the university term reopens and I become a junior, please give me more pocket

“No problem!”

smiled as they were happy

sneered. She then thought to

girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow. Otherwise, I’m not

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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

But something happened unexpectedly.

There were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

put down her fries. She

that moment, Gerald received a text message too. It was from

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As expected, it

first impressions, she was

ahead and slid into the seat

That

at Gerald in a

you here for a blind date?”

mind?” The girl stared at

send a text message to me just

is. I was sending a Line message to

sorry. I

up

I knew earlier, I

to call Michelle, suddenly

turned around and was stunned to see

eyes and looked

Gerald? Are you here to meet someone?”

I am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

“Did you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina

was the

just in time to witness

It was too awkward.

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

even concluded to herself that

only less than five

across

at Xabrina to know that she was probably an

her

some inner thoughts as she stared

background were better, it would have been excellent

poor. How would my sister ever fall in

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

to gain my sister’s attention, just that she

Besides, I heard that you’d bought a house in Serene County. But I’ve been transferred to work in Mayberry, so it means that I’ll be working

Xabrina asked him.

that it would be better to get straight

so? If you’re talking about Mayberry, I do

You own a house in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

not too sure about the details. Besides, I

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while that her intention of the meet up wasn’t for the

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