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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 headed

parked in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best

were all newly

from the oldest

feasts and occasions as

stepped into the house, he heard someone

what authority should we give it to

starting to repair the roads, and since our house is by the mountainside, they might even turn this place into a tourist

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

much advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands

brother banged his fists angrily on

until tomorrow. I’ll find

you can do that? It’s not like

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

family started falling into a

the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so

you want this house that

who you want to hand the house over to; the

the other hand, was

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

sister-in-law chimed in

Francis, and the

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threw death stares

them

out of his mouth at the moment

while since Gerald came back, so let’s eat

dining table after hearing what

did the family get

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

time being, no

your internship? Have you found a job already?” The third brother

third bro pulling some strings, even Francis wouldn’t have found a job. But look at him now, he works in an office for

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

job,” Gerald

get a 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

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.

spoke up; her voice

want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The second

problem!” Francis chuckled as he,

first met a while back, Francis and Queenie were still

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. To them, Gerald was still a nobody who had just won a

continued to take turns

his head as

finally spoke up, “My birthday is in another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m

okay… Well, Gerald, it’s not like we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even bother holding a birthday

when the time comes; we’ll go if

busy at the moment;

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

busy with something

None of them would spare

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

talking at

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

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

continued briefing

was over, the brothers

ready to go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called out

minute! I’ve something important that I must

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is it, Mr.

tugged at Gerald’s

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

go ahead

I went to town 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

seems anxious to find her a boyfriend. Her family is well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria

discuss with you about arranging a date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not

Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr. Winters

for Gerald, and his

the

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

but thank you

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, at least get to know her!” Mr. Winters wondered

felt almost identical to the last time with

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

reject that offer,

fine, I’ll meet up with her tomorrow.”

her a call

grabbed his phone to make the call. He

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 a teacher, so she is a sweet one with good manners.”

I’ll give her a

Mr. Winters,

bit before he decided to make

are

lady’s voice was heard from the other

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

to call someone this way. He tried to act

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

you busy?” Gerald

worries, you

school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to create

attended Second middle

free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened

know what else to talk about anymore, so he went straight to the

“Sure!”

you get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung

pang of guilt. He

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

other hand, in the

hung up the phone and began removing her

was eavesdropping on their

chuckled. “Sister, so you’re going to meet each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his name? Do you

First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before.” Michelle said as

quite a charm to

laughed, “Geez, 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 get somebody to inquire about him from your juniors in the school.

Michelle jumped up and

a few female

moment she was done,

grandpa introduce such a person

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

promised him. Besides, it’s not like you’re able

replied, feeling equally

Even if I can’t find myself a boyfriend, I’ll definitely never get together with someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my

in a

would

of the town, in a good

turned out to be like this… Ahh! I don’t want to think about it anymore! I need

and lost, Michelle called her

her mother all about

being put in a

won’t 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.

mom, you do know how grandpa’s temper is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

that I’ll bump

never occurred to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about

or classmates see us?”

too. “What can we do now, though? It seems like you don’t want

solution. Why not, let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger

said, “That’ll do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent than I

“I can do that. But sister, after the university term reopens

“No problem!”

as they

then

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

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The next day arrived.

blind date, which

to expect of the outcome, 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.

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.

girl then put down her fries. She was munching while typing on

at that moment, Gerald received a text

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As

first impressions, she was

Gerald went ahead and slid into the seat

doing?” That girl was

looked at Gerald in a

you here for a blind

The girl

send a text message

know who Michelle is. I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?”

sorry. I

stood up in

I knew earlier, I would have

suddenly someone tapped him

and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in front of

large eyes and looked right

Are you here to meet someone?” The girl carefully

I am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

as me just now?” Xabrina asked him

was

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

It was too awkward.

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

concluded to herself that Gerald was indeed

only less than five

across from

few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower

the other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and

thoughts as she stared at

good-looking, to be honest. If only his family background were better, it would have

so poor. How would my sister ever

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

to gain my sister’s attention, just that she doesn’t fancy any of

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 in terms of living

Xabrina asked him.

better to get straight to the

talking about Mayberry, I

own a house in Mayberry? How large is

Xabrina asked curiously.

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

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