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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.

house, he headed to

front of

all newly

the brothers, from the oldest to the

held many big feasts and occasions as such, but

the house, he heard someone banging on

by what authority should we give

I 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,

sector in her town. After her

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

banged his fists

tomorrow. I’ll find someone

what makes you think that only you can do that?

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

falling into a

point, Gerald could not stand by the

stop fighting! If you want this house that

who you want to hand

the other hand, was

it himself, you don’t have to worry about

chimed in

Francis,

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threw death stares at

them previously at the

that incident, any word that came out of his mouth at the moment seemed

that’s enough. It has been a while

gestured everyone to the dining table after hearing what

then did the family

face, he was afraid

no one

internship? Have you found

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, isn’t that great?”

job is even better! Although her job is quite laborious, it holds the infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young

looking for a job,” Gerald

planning to get by your days with just your lottery money and do nothing?

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

spoke up; her voice was

can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to

a problem!”

first met a while back,

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 small

take turns to throw jabs

lowered his head as he ate his

a 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;

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

comes;

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

us there will 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

too was busy with something

their intentions immediately. None of them would spare even a minute

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

talking at

We’ll still celebrate with you, and I’ll even prepare a big

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

then continued

dinner was over,

bed. Suddenly, Mr.

something

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is it,

Gerald’s sleeve

about it, but I figured it’s better

go ahead

run into him, and we chatted for a

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

of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis know about this matter, and you shouldn’t tell

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

for Gerald, and his

like the last

not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized

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

can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with

to the

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

reject that offer, and

meet up with her tomorrow.” Gerald

her a

eagerly grabbed his phone to make the call. He

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

give her a

Mr.

for a bit before he decided

who are

was heard from the

Gerald; you must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters who

to call someone this way. He tried to act

I know,” Elle replied politely. She then waited

busy?” Gerald

no worries,

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

attended Second middle

tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t we meet there and hang

else to talk about anymore, so he went straight to

“Sure!”

get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then

pang of guilt. He felt sorry

real. They were just going to meet each other

the other hand,

the phone and

eavesdropping on their conversation while lying on

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

He studied in First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is

had quite

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

Michelle jumped

few female juniors to inquire about

done, her face turned

a

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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 couldn’t find a job even after he graduated from university. His family is so poor. Certainly he couldn’t find a

Michelle cried out.

then? You’ve promised him. Besides, it’s not like

sister replied,

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 no

in

just a girl, she would certainly

of the town, in a good way. The

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

lost, Michelle

her mother all about

put in a difficult

rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend

you do know how grandpa’s temper is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his

Xabrina asked worriedly.

how about this. Elle, just go and meet

Her mother suggested.

that I’ll bump

occurred to Michelle previously. But now,

or classmates see us?” She

do now, though? It

have a solution. Why not, let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful. It’ll be easier for her

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

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

“No problem!”

they were happy

She then thought to

marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow.

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The next day arrived.

the day of the blind date, which was arranged by Mr.

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

a girl sitting alone and drinking coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair legs, and

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

She was munching

moment, Gerald received a text message too. It was

“Are you here yet?”

thought to himself: ‘As expected, it

first impressions, she

and slid into

That

at Gerald in a

for a blind date?” Gerald

Are you out of your mind?” The girl stared at Gerald,

you send a text message to me just now?”

to my boyfriend. Do

sorry. I made

up

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

suddenly someone tapped him

was stunned to see another gorgeous

blinked her large eyes

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

I am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed the

sneered. “Did you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked him

was the

just in time to

It was too awkward.

afar. She did not go over to

to herself that Gerald was indeed

hurry up since she needed only less than five minutes to send him away and wrap

sat across from

to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the outside, but

other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and

had some 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 to be my

my sister ever fall

weren’t for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister would not be so anxious about looking

bees trying to gain my sister’s attention,

You still haven’t found a 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

Xabrina asked him.

better to get straight

talking about

a house in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

sure about the details.

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after a while that her intention of

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