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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.

of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among the bunch

all

from the

years, they usually held many big feasts and occasions as such, but

stepped into the house, he heard someone banging on

what authority should we give it

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

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

over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of

banged his fists angrily

find someone to get

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

if you get back the house, wouldn’t that mean the

started falling into a

stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so he walked

stop fighting! If you want this house that much,

who you want to hand the house over to; the

was fed up with the

it himself, you don’t have to worry

chimed

Francis, and the

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threw death

embarrassed them previously

came out of his mouth at the moment seemed

It has been a while since Gerald came

everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald

persistence, only then did

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

the time being, no

finished your internship? Have you found a job

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 great?” The

her job is quite laborious, it holds the infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably is not

job,”

by your days 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 up

for someone like Gerald to find 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 short of cleaners, so she told us to help her find one. Although

spoke up; her

I can persuade Aunt Lacy with

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

met a while back, Francis and Queenie were still

pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was still a nobody who

to take turns to throw

lowered his head as he ate his

while, he finally spoke up, “My birthday is in another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating them to dinner; all of

not like we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration? It’s not like

time comes; we’ll go

kind of busy at the moment; we don’t have time for your

all the leaders from the province will be attending this event, so we’ve got many things to handle. I’m

too was busy

intentions immediately. None of them would spare even

no problem, if you’re not busy, you can come over. Just

stopped talking at

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

words, Gerald’s heart warmed up, “Okay, I’ll let them have a taste of your

continued briefing

dinner was over,

bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called

a minute! I’ve something important that I must

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is it,

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and

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

ahead then,

the mines and befriended this guy. After all these years of moving around, when I went to town some time ago, I just happened to run into him, and we chatted for a bit, you

a boyfriend. Her family is well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria needed. I just thought of introducing

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

mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty

Gerald, and his intentions were pure

the

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

no need for that, but thank you for your kind consideration! Now, if

to 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,

scenario felt almost identical to the last

Gerald could not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need to help him find a

neither accept nor reject that offer,

meet up with her tomorrow.”

give her a

Winters eagerly grabbed his phone to make the

be meeting and none of us will be tagging along. This is her number, give her a call tomorrow. Wherever you guys are

give her a call

with Mr. Winters, Gerald

before he decided to make

are you

voice was heard

Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should give you a

He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but he still sounded a

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

you busy?”

no worries, you may

First, middle school or Second

Second middle school;

So, are you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town;

did not know what else to talk about

“Sure!”

get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up the

felt a slight pang of guilt. He felt

not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a

the other hand, in

the phone and began removing

sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on their

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

in First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve

had quite a charm

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

inquire about it then!” Michelle jumped up

few female

moment she was done,

dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?” Michelle voiced

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

there doing manual labor. Besides, when he was studying in middle

Michelle cried out.

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

replied,

if I 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

said in a

a girl, she would certainly care about what the

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

this… Ahh! I don’t want to think about it anymore! I need to

lost, Michelle called her

then told her

being put in

boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No way! It’s better to reject him

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.

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

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump into my classmates!”

But now, Michelle cared about that a

classmates see us?”

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

go then. She’s two

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

But sister, after the university term reopens and I

“No problem!”

entire family smiled as they were happy with

She then

girl? I’ll humiliate him to the

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The next day arrived.

the day of the blind

the effort to do some preparations

But something happened unexpectedly.

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 was munching

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

and slid into the

are you doing?” That girl was clearly

looked at Gerald

a

blind date? Are you out of your mind?” The girl

you send a text message to me just now?”

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

so sorry.

stood up in

I

Michelle, suddenly someone

was stunned to see another gorgeous girl

blinked her large eyes and looked right into

to meet someone?”

I am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina

mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked him in a slight

that was the plain

entered Domino’s, she was just in time to witness the whole

It was too awkward.

Xabrina just stood aside and watched from afar. She did not go

concluded to herself

five minutes to send him away and wrap up this issue

across from

Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty

Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and sized

inner thoughts as

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

he’s so poor. How would my sister

so

bees trying to gain my sister’s attention, just that

job, right? That means that you don’t have any salary. 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 in Mayberry soon. What are your plans

Xabrina asked him.

better to get straight

so? If you’re talking about

You own a house in Mayberry? How

Xabrina asked curiously.

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

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while that her intention of

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