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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.

up his house, he headed to Mr. Winter’s

in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among

were all

brothers, from the oldest to

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

stepped into the house, he heard someone banging on the table

house, and by what authority should we

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

a friend of mine, had invested in the tourism sector in her town. After her house was

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

his fists angrily on the table

wait until tomorrow. I’ll find

makes you think that only you can do that? It’s not like I’ve got no

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

family started falling into a

this point, Gerald could not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any

want this house that

with you, so stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house

other hand, was fed up with the

said it himself, you don’t have to

chimed in

for Queenie, Francis, and the

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threw death stares

them previously

of his mouth at

while since Gerald came

brother gestured everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald

brother’s persistence, only then did

their father’s face, he was afraid that he

no one touched on the

have you finished your internship? Have you found a job

seems like he hasn’t found any 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.

job is even better! Although 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 a good

a job,” Gerald said,

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 to you?” The second sister-in-law

I’m afraid it’s quite difficult 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

spoke up; her

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

problem!” Francis

while back, Francis and

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 nobody who had just won

continued to take turns to

lowered his head as

three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating them to dinner; all of you should join us too.” Gerald extended the

may have some money, but why

the time comes; we’ll go

the

happening in just a few days. It’s said that all the leaders from the province will be attending this event, so we’ve

busy

to their intentions immediately. None of

you can come over.

talking at that

still celebrate with you, and

up, “Okay, I’ll let them have a taste of your

continued

dinner was over, the brothers drove

to bed.

minute! I’ve something

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What is

tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and sat

but I figured it’s better to tell you in person. It’s not the wisest to

please go ahead

happened to run into him, and we chatted for a bit, you know, to catch up. He told me that his granddaughter is

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 she’s the eldest!” Mr.

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

Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr. Winters wanted to

all these for Gerald, and his

like the

to him did not go well

Winters, there’s no need for that, but thank you for your

be afraid of? You can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter

almost identical to the last time

tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need

offer,

up with her

give her a call

the call. He then returned

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 going to meet, that’s

then, I’ll give her a

Mr. Winters, Gerald

a bit before he decided

are you

lady’s voice was heard from the other

It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should

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

oh, yes, I know,” Elle replied politely. She then waited for

you busy?” Gerald

worries, you

middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to create

attended Second middle school; what about

attended the First! So, are you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just

about anymore, so he went

“Sure!”

get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung

felt a slight pang of guilt. He felt

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

other hand, in

phone

Xabrina was eavesdropping on their conversation while

then chuckled. “Sister, so you’re going to meet each other tomorrow. By the

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

had quite a charm

get? Sister, he’s one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to

Michelle jumped up and

female juniors

was done, her face turned

introduce such a person to

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

back in First Middle School. His family is so poor, so much so that his parents and elder sister are out there doing manual labor. Besides, when he was studying in middle school, he was always bullied by the others. No wonder he

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied,

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

in a

would certainly care about what

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

don’t want to think about it

and lost, Michelle called

then told her

mother was being put in a

do. Dating 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

temper is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able

Xabrina asked worriedly.

what should we do? Okay, how about this.

Her mother suggested.

bump into my classmates!” Michelle

previously. But now, Michelle cared

my friends or classmates see

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

little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him.

on behalf of your sister. After

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

“No problem!”

they were happy with their

sneered. She then thought to

a man like him ever dream of marrying a pretty girl?

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The next day arrived.

day of the blind date,

he still took the effort to do some preparations since he had given his promise to Mr. Winters. He decided to head to

But something happened unexpectedly.

chicken wings and French fries on her table. At

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

her fries. She was munching while

Gerald received a text message too. It was

“Are you here yet?”

to himself: ‘As expected, it is

she was

ahead and slid into the seat

doing?” That girl was clearly

at Gerald in

here for a blind date?” Gerald

you out of your mind?” The girl stared

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

a Line message to my boyfriend. Do

sorry. I made

stood up

it! If I knew earlier, I would have called

to call Michelle, suddenly

was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in

her large eyes and looked

you here to meet someone?” The girl

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

then sneered. “Did you mistake someone else as me

was the

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

It was too awkward.

watched from afar. She did not go over

to herself

hurry up since she needed only less than five minutes to

sat across from

few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an

Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and

some inner thoughts as she stared

is actually quite good-looking, to be honest. If only his family background were better, it

How would my sister ever fall in

for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister

my

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.

it would be better

about Mayberry, I do have a house

You own a house in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

the details. Besides, I never

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realized after a while that her intention of the meet up wasn’t

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