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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.

his house, he headed to Mr.

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

all

like all the brothers, from the oldest

and

the house, he heard someone banging on the table

by what authority should we give it to

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

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

family 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

tomorrow. I’ll find someone

brother, what makes you think that only you can do that? It’s

get back the house, wouldn’t that mean the house would be under your name

falling into a

not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so he walked

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

It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house over to; the house still

was

don’t have to worry about it, old

chimed in

for Queenie, Francis,

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death stares at

them previously at the

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

It has been a while since Gerald came back,

to the dining

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

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

for the time being, no one touched on

Have you found a job already?” The third

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

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

looking for a job,” Gerald said,

your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later, and

toilet cleaner. I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways,

spoke up; her

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

be a problem!” Francis chuckled as

met a while back, Francis and Queenie

now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was still a nobody who had just won a

to take turns

his head as he

“My birthday is in another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating them to dinner; all of you should join

some money,

when the time comes; we’ll go

kind of busy at the moment; we don’t have time for

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

was busy with

None of them would spare even a minute for

not busy, you can come over. Just saying.

talking

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

them have a taste of your cooking Mrs.

continued briefing

was over, the

bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called out

a minute! I’ve something important that I must

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is

at Gerald’s sleeve

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

please go ahead then,

this guy. After all these years of moving around, when 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 almost the same age as you, around the same age group as

so there aren’t any particular criteria needed. I just thought of introducing her to you, as the family has two daughters, and she’s

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

that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr. Winters

all these for Gerald, and

just like the last

already had Mila Smith, and the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the girls, so he really repulsed the idea

there’s no need for that, but thank you for your kind consideration! Now,

can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t

scenario felt almost identical to the last time with

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

accept nor reject that offer,

meet up

I’ll give her

Winters eagerly grabbed his phone to make the call. He then returned minutes later in high

of us will be tagging along. 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?

then, I’ll give her

chatting with Mr.

before he

are you

voice was heard from the

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

time to call someone this way. He tried to act

politely. She then waited

you busy?”

good, no worries, you

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

attended Second middle school; what about

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

talk about anymore, so he went straight to

“Sure!”

you get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up

a slight pang of guilt. He felt

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

hand,

phone

Xabrina was eavesdropping on

meet each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his name? Do

name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before.” Michelle said

quite a charm to

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.

inquire about it then!” Michelle jumped up

a few female juniors

she was done, her face

a person to me?” Michelle

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

this. Gerald is an infamous poor student back in First Middle School. His family 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

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied, feeling

can’t find 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

said in a

just a girl, she would certainly care about what the

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

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

Michelle called her

then told her

put in a difficult position

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. How could this be?! No way! It’s

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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

“Then what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just go and meet him tomorrow. Immediately

Her mother suggested.

bump

previously. But now, Michelle cared about that

or classmates

do now, though?

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

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

But sister, after the university term reopens and

“No problem!”

smiled as they were happy with

She then

could a man like him ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core

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The next day arrived.

blind

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

down her fries. She

that moment, Gerald received a text message

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As expected, it is that

first impressions, she

slid

you doing?” That girl was

at Gerald in a

a blind date?”

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

you send a text message to me just

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

so sorry. I

stood up in

If I knew earlier, I would have called

Michelle, suddenly someone

and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in front of

large eyes and looked

Are you here to meet someone?” The

I am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

me

that was

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

It was too awkward.

She did not go

even concluded to herself that Gerald was indeed

only less than five minutes to send him away and wrap up

sat across

to know that she was probably an

the other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald

thoughts as

honest. If only his family background

my

my sister to get married so soon,

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

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.

be better to get straight to the

so? If you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have a

in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

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

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after a while that her intention of

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