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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

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

were all

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

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

house, he heard someone banging on the table

by what authority should we give it

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, they might even turn

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

taken so much advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of

his fists angrily on

find someone to get the

that only you can do that? It’s not like I’ve got no connections at

know! Plus, if you get back the house, wouldn’t that mean the house would be

falling

Gerald could not stand by the sidelines and

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

nothing to do with you, so stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house over to; the house still belongs to your

hand, was

himself, you don’t have

sister-in-law chimed in

for Queenie, Francis, and

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death

had unintentionally embarrassed them

out of his mouth at the moment

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

eldest brother gestured everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald had

only then did the

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

being, no one touched on

finished your internship? Have you found a job already?”

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

Francis is still young

for a 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,

last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways,

up; her voice

right. Gerald, if you want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some

problem!” Francis chuckled as he,

back, Francis

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

continued to take turns

as

days. I’ve invited my friends to come over,

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

when the time comes; we’ll go if we’re

kind of busy at the moment; we

happening in just a few days. It’s said that all the leaders from the province

busy

to their intentions immediately. None of them

busy, you can come

stopped talking at

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

them have a taste of your cooking Mrs. Winters! I’ll get

continued

was over, the brothers

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

wait a minute! I’ve something important that I

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is it, Mr.

Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

but I figured it’s better

please go ahead then,

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

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 of introducing her to you, as the family has two daughters, and she’s the

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

Gerald had difficulty looking for

Gerald, and his intentions

the

Smith, and the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the

but thank you for your kind consideration! Now,

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

was actually well-off,

neither accept nor reject that offer,

meet up with her tomorrow.”

give her

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

none 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? Her name is Michelle

then, I’ll give

Mr. Winters,

for a bit before he decided to

who are

lady’s voice was heard from the other

Elle? It was Mr. Winters

way. He tried to act a little

politely. She then waited

busy?” Gerald

good, no worries, you may

before? Was it the First, middle school

Second middle school; what

you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s

what else to talk about

“Sure!”

you get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung up

slight pang of guilt. He felt

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

the other hand, in

the phone and

sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying on the

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

I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve

sisters had quite a charm

get? Sister, he’s one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can

right. I’ll inquire about it then!” Michelle jumped up and

few female juniors to inquire

she was done,

dare grandpa introduce such a

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

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

replied, feeling

goodness! If my classmates or best friends knew that I’m dating

said in

just a girl, she would certainly care about what the

of boyfriend who would be the talk of the town, in a good way. The more people

think about it anymore!

lost, Michelle

told her mother

put

find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random

humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able to eat or sleep well. Then Dad will be

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

bump

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

if my friends or classmates see us?”

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

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

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

do that. But sister, after the university term reopens and I become a junior, please give

“No problem!”

smiled as they were happy with their

then thought

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

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The next day arrived.

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

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

put down her fries. She was munching while typing on

received a text message too. It was from

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As

impressions, she

slid into the

are you doing?” That

looked at Gerald

you here for a blind

The girl stared

not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text message

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

so sorry.

up in

earlier, I would have called first.’ He

he was about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him on his

to see

blinked her large eyes

here to

I am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina

someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked him

that was the plain

moment she entered Domino’s, she was just

It was too awkward.

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

herself that Gerald was indeed

she needed only less than five minutes to send him away and wrap up this issue for her

sat across

glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the outside, but nothing more

other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on

some inner thoughts as she

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

my sister

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

bees trying to gain my sister’s

heard that you’d bought a house in Serene

Xabrina asked him.

thought that it would be better to get

you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have

in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

details. Besides, I never

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realized after a while that her intention of the meet

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