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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.

tidied up his house, he

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

were all newly

brothers, from the oldest

big feasts and occasions as

stepped into the house, he heard someone banging on the

what authority should

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

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

advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands

eldest brother banged his fists angrily on the table

wait until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to

you think that only you can do that?

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

started falling

point, Gerald could not stand by the

fighting! If you want this house that much, take

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

other hand, was fed up with

since Gerald said it himself, you don’t have to worry about

chimed

Queenie, Francis, and the

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threw death

embarrassed them previously at the

word that came out of his mouth

a while

everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald had

persistence, only then did the family

seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he was afraid that he would fall

no

finished your internship? Have you

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 third sister-in-law

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 thing!” The second

looking for a job,” Gerald

job! Are you planning to get 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 to you?” The second sister-in-law

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 the job seems

spoke up; her voice

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

problem!” Francis chuckled

a while back, Francis and Queenie

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 a

turns to throw jabs

his head as he ate his

in another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come

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

see when the time comes;

busy at the moment; we don’t have time

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

to their intentions immediately. None of them would spare even

can come over. Just saying. That’s

stopped talking

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

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

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dinner was over, the

bed. Suddenly,

a minute! I’ve something important that I must tell

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is it,

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

called earlier today, I told you about it, but I figured it’s better to tell you in person. It’s not the wisest to talk about

go ahead then,

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 is almost the same age

is well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria needed. I just thought of introducing her to you, as the

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

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

for Gerald, and his intentions were pure and

like the last time

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

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

with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out, at least get to know her!” Mr. Winters wondered

felt almost identical to the last

that he was actually well-off, and there was no need to help him find

reject that offer, and neither

fine, I’ll meet up

I’ll give her a call

his phone 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

give her a call

Mr. Winters,

before he decided

who are you

was heard

I’m Gerald; you must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should give you

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

Elle replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to continue

you busy?”

good, no worries, you

it the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to create conversations

Second middle school;

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

know what else to talk about anymore, so

“Sure!”

get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung

felt a slight pang of guilt. He felt sorry for

knew that this was not for real. They were just going to meet each other

other hand, in

up the phone and began removing her

sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying

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

why do I feel that his name is so

quite a charm

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

then!” Michelle jumped up and immediately started

called a few female juniors to

she was done,

such a person

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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 couldn’t find a job even after

Michelle cried out.

do then? You’ve promised him. Besides, it’s

replied, feeling equally

If my classmates or best friends knew that I’m dating this infamous poor student, we would definitely be

in a worried

girl, she would certainly care

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

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

and lost, Michelle

then told her mother all about

being put in

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 be?! No way! It’s

front of

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

I’m afraid that I’ll bump into

occurred to Michelle previously. But now,

if my friends or classmates see

now, though? It seems

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

do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of

sister, after the university term reopens and I become a junior, please give me

“No problem!”

they were happy with

She then thought to

could a man like him ever 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

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

drinking coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair legs, and it seemed like she was waiting for

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

put down her fries. She was munching while typing

a text message too. It was from

“Are you here yet?”

‘As expected, it

first impressions, she was quite

Gerald went ahead and slid into the seat

you doing?” That girl was clearly

Gerald in a

for a blind date?” Gerald

of your mind?” The

didn’t you send a text

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

so sorry.

stood up in

I knew earlier, I would have called

he was about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped

stunned to see another gorgeous

eyes

Gerald? Are you here to meet someone?” The girl

I am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed the

else as me just now?” Xabrina asked

was the plain

Domino’s, she was just in time

It was too awkward.

aside and watched from afar. She did not go over to greet him as she felt extremely

even concluded to herself that Gerald

Xabrina decided to hurry up since she needed only less than five minutes

sat across from

know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty

the other hand, Xabrina locked her

had some inner thoughts as she stared at

family background were better, it would

he’s so poor. How would my sister ever fall in love

get married so soon, certainly my

are indeed so many bees trying to gain my sister’s attention, just that she

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

Xabrina asked him.

it would be better to get straight to

talking about Mayberry,

You own a house in Mayberry? How large is

Xabrina asked curiously.

the details. Besides, I never stay

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that her intention of the

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