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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 headed to Mr. Winter’s for

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

all

the brothers, from the oldest to the

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

stepped into the house, he heard someone

by what authority should

heard that this 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 the mountainside, they might even turn this place into a tourist attraction, or even a movie

had invested in the tourism sector in her town. After her house was demolished, she was able to afford two

much advantage over us; besides,

brother banged his fists angrily on the table

wait until tomorrow. I’ll find

makes you think that only you can do that? It’s

get back the

falling into

Gerald could not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so

this house that much, take

matter who you want to hand the house over to; the house still belongs to your family!” Mr. Winters said

hand, was

it himself, you don’t have to worry

chimed

Francis, and the

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death stares at

them previously at

that came out of his mouth at the moment

that’s enough. It has been a while

dining table after hearing what

then did the family

the housing matter and seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he was afraid that he would fall sick once again from the stress and

the time being, no one touched on

internship? Have you found a job

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. But look at him now, he works in an office for an insurance company,

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

for a job,” Gerald said, cutting the

you planning to get by your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death

Lacy, who cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning company was short of cleaners, so she told

spoke up; her voice

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, Francis and Queenie were

pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was

take turns to throw jabs

lowered his head as

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 you should join us too.” Gerald

or anything; you may have some money, but why

see when the time comes; we’ll go if

of busy at the

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.

busy

their intentions immediately. None of them would spare

you can come over.

stopped talking at

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

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

continued briefing

was over,

ready to go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters

a minute! I’ve something important that I must

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is it, Mr.

Gerald’s sleeve

about it, but I figured it’s better to tell you in person. It’s not

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 almost the same age as you,

you, and now 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,

for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis know about this

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

these for Gerald, and his intentions were pure and

just like the last time

matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the girls, so he

thank you

there 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

scenario felt almost identical to the

circumstance, Gerald could not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and

accept nor reject that offer,

up

I’ll give her a call

the call. He then returned

are going to meet, that’s up to you. Try to sweet-talk her, okay? Her name

then, I’ll give her a call

chatting with Mr. Winters, Gerald went

bit before he

are you

voice was heard from the other

Mr. Winters

Gerald’s first time to call someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful

yes, I know,” Elle replied politely. She then

you busy?”

no worries, you may

school did you attend before? Was it the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald

attended Second middle

First! So, are you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t we meet there

to talk about

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung up

a slight pang of guilt. He

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

hand, in the

phone and

on their conversation while lying on the

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

Gerald Crawford. He studied in First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar?

quite a charm

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

then!” Michelle jumped up and

few female

she was done,

How dare grandpa introduce such a

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

manual labor. Besides, 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 university. His family is so poor. Certainly he couldn’t find

Michelle cried out.

him.

replied, feeling

Even 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 student, we would definitely be a laughing stock in

in a worried

would certainly

who would be the talk of the town, in a good way.

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

Michelle

then told her mother all

being put

telling the rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked

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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

out a loud sigh. “Then what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle,

Her mother suggested.

I’m afraid that I’ll bump into my classmates!”

occurred to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about

friends or classmates see us?”

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

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

“That’ll do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your sister. After all,

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

“No problem!”

they

She then thought

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

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The next day arrived.

the blind date, which

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

table. At

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

fries. She was munching while typing on the

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

“Are you here yet?”

to himself: ‘As expected, it is

impressions, she

ahead and slid into the seat opposite

doing?” That girl was clearly

at Gerald

for a blind date?” Gerald asked

of your mind?” The girl stared at Gerald, her eyes frozen with

Michelle? But didn’t you send a text message

who Michelle is. I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?” The girl replied in a

so sorry. I

up

it! If I knew earlier, I would have called first.’ He

suddenly someone tapped him on

turned around and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in front

eyes and looked right into

here to

I am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina

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

was the plain

just in time to witness the

It was too awkward.

did not go over to

concluded to herself that

since she needed only less than five minutes to send him

sat across from

a few glances at Xabrina to know that she

Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and sized

thoughts as she stared

background were better, it would have been excellent for

unfortunately, he’s so poor. How would my sister ever fall

my sister to get married so soon, certainly my

there are indeed so many bees trying to gain my sister’s attention, just that she doesn’t fancy

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

Xabrina asked him.

better to get straight

about Mayberry, I do have

own a house in

Xabrina asked curiously.

not too sure about the details. Besides, I never stay

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

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