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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

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

were all

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

years, they usually held many big feasts and occasions as such, but this year, things

stepped into the house, he heard someone

house, and by what authority should we

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

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

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

brother banged his fists angrily on the table and

wait until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to

do that? It’s not like I’ve got

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

family started falling into

the sidelines and eavesdrop

this house that much, take it!”

nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house

was

it himself, you don’t have to worry about

chimed

for Queenie, Francis, and

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threw death

unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

of his mouth at the moment seemed to be just

a while since Gerald came back, so let’s eat

gestured everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald had

the eldest brother’s persistence, only then did the family

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

the time being, no

your internship? Have you found a job

like he 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?” The third sister-in-law boasted

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

not looking for a job,”

money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later, and besides, without a decent job, who’s going to

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

up; her

Queenie is right. Gerald, if you want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The second sister-in-law

problem!” Francis chuckled as he, too,

met a while back, Francis and

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

turns to throw jabs at

lowered his head as he ate

I’ve invited my friends to come

like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even bother holding a

see when the time comes; we’ll go

the moment; we don’t have

us there will be a major event happening in just a few days. It’s said that all the leaders from the

was busy with

on to their intentions immediately. None of them would spare even

problem, if you’re not busy, you can come

talking

you, and I’ll even prepare a big feast!” Mr. and Mrs. Winters

I’ll let them have a taste of your cooking

continued

dinner was over, the

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

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

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is it, Mr.

tugged at Gerald’s

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

ahead then, Mr.

of moving around, when I went to town some time ago, I just happened to run into him, and we chatted for

a year 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

date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis

Gerald

did all these for Gerald, and

was just like the last time with

the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was

you for your kind consideration!

afraid of? You can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it

to the last time with

Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need to

neither accept nor reject that offer, and neither could he upset

up

her a

make the call. He then returned minutes later

are going to meet, that’s up to you. Try to sweet-talk

then, I’ll give her a

chatting with Mr. Winters, Gerald

he decided to make

are

voice was heard

Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested

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

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

busy?” Gerald

worries, you may

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

attended Second middle school;

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

to talk about anymore,

“Sure!”

get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung up

felt a slight pang of guilt. He felt

on second thought, he knew that this was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a while, and that was not

hand, in

phone and

was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying

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

that his name is so

quite

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

Michelle jumped up and

a few female

moment she was done, her face turned

dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?”

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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.

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied, feeling

goodness! If my

in

she would certainly

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

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

and lost, Michelle called her

then told her

put in a difficult position

couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No way! It’s better to reject him

is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might

Xabrina asked worriedly.

we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump into my

occurred to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about

or classmates see us?” She cried

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

our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful. It’ll be easier for her

just go there on behalf

university term reopens and I become

“No problem!”

as they

sneered. She then thought

ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow. Otherwise, I’m

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The next day arrived.

was the day of the blind date, which was

expect of the outcome, he still took the effort to do some preparations

But something happened unexpectedly.

on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair legs, and it seemed like

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

down her fries. She was munching while

a text message

“Are you here yet?”

‘As expected,

first impressions, she was

ahead and slid into the seat

you doing?” That

Gerald

you here for a

your mind?” The girl stared at

didn’t you send a text message to me just now?”

message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?” The girl

sorry. I made a

up

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

Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him

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

blinked her large eyes and looked right into

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

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed the

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

that was the plain

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

It was too awkward.

watched from afar. She did not go over to greet

to herself that

five minutes to send him away

across from

a few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty

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

had some inner thoughts

to be honest. If only his family background

he’s so poor. How would my sister ever

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

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

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

Xabrina asked him.

would be better to get straight

you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have a

in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

the details. Besides, I

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a while that her intention of

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