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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

brand new cars parked in front of Mr.

were all newly

like all the brothers, from the oldest to the third, were all

held many big feasts and occasions

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

and by what authority should we give it

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

mine, had invested in the tourism sector in her town. After her house

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

his fists angrily on

until tomorrow. I’ll find

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

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

falling into

by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so he walked

If you want this house that much, take it!” Gerald

want to hand the house over to; the house still

hand, was fed up with the

Gerald said it himself, you don’t have

chimed in

Francis,

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threw death stares

had unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

out of his mouth

that’s enough. It has been a while since Gerald came back, so let’s eat

gestured everyone to the dining table

eldest brother’s persistence, only then did the

the angered expression on their father’s face, he was

being, no one touched on the

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

some strings, even Francis wouldn’t have found a job.

developments! Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably is not

for a job,” Gerald said, cutting

and do nothing? You’ll starve to death

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

her voice

job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts

be a problem!” Francis chuckled as he,

met a while back, Francis and Queenie were still on

was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had

take turns

as he ate

friends to come over, and I’m treating them to dinner; all of you should join us too.” Gerald extended the invitation

some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration?

time comes; we’ll go if

at the moment; we don’t have time

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

busy with

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

you can come

talking at

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

up, “Okay, I’ll let them have

continued briefing

over, the brothers drove

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

a minute! I’ve something important that

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What is it,

Gerald’s sleeve

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

ahead

into him, and we chatted for a bit, you

earlier than 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

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

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

for Gerald, and his intentions

was just like the last time with

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

but thank you for your kind

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 work out, at least get to know her!”

scenario felt almost identical to the last time

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

that offer, and neither could he upset Mr.

up

I’ll give her

Winters eagerly grabbed his phone to make the call.

give her a call 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

I’ll give her a call

Mr. Winters,

he

who are you looking

voice was heard from

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

someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but he still sounded

politely. She then waited for Gerald to continue

you busy?” Gerald

no worries, you may

before? Was it the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried

attended Second middle school; what about

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

to talk about anymore, so he went straight to the

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung

felt a slight pang of guilt. He felt sorry for

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

the other hand,

phone and

eavesdropping on

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

He studied in First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere

sisters had quite a charm to

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

about it then!” Michelle

a few female

moment she was done,

introduce such a person to

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

do then? You’ve promised him. Besides, it’s not like you’re able

replied,

get together with someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my classmates or best

in a worried

she would certainly care about what the

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

to think about it anymore! I need to go

lost, Michelle

then told her

being put in a difficult position

find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?!

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 be able to eat or sleep well. Then Dad will be angry with

Xabrina asked worriedly.

we do? Okay, how about

Her mother suggested.

that I’ll bump into my classmates!”

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

if my friends or classmates see

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

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

Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent than I

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

“No problem!”

family smiled as they were happy with

then thought

girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow. Otherwise, I’m

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The next day arrived.

of the blind date,

the effort to do some preparations since he had given his

But something happened unexpectedly.

sitting alone and drinking coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table.

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

She

at that moment, Gerald received a text

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As expected, it is

impressions, she was

and slid into the

doing?” That girl was clearly

at Gerald in a

for a blind

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

But didn’t you send a text message to me just

don’t know who Michelle is. I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?”

so sorry. I

stood up in

earlier, I would have

Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him on his shoulders

was stunned to see another gorgeous

her large eyes and looked right

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

am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed the

mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina

that was

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

It was too awkward.

aside and watched from afar. She did not

herself that Gerald was indeed

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

sat across from

a few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably

the other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and sized

had some inner thoughts as

only his family background

How would my sister

grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly

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

you don’t have any salary. Besides, I heard that you’d bought a house in

Xabrina asked him.

thought that it would be better to get straight to

about Mayberry, I do

a house in Mayberry? How large

Xabrina asked curiously.

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

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after a while that her intention of

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