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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

shiny, brand new cars parked in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among the bunch was a

were all newly

brothers, from the oldest to the third, were all

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

he heard someone banging on the table

by what authority should we give

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 this place into a tourist attraction, or even a movie base! After

in the tourism sector in her town. After her house was demolished, she was able to afford two houses!” Queeny

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

brother banged his fists

find someone to get the house

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

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

falling

could not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so

this house that much,

who you want to hand the house over to; the house still belongs to your family!” Mr. Winters

was fed up with

Gerald said it himself, you don’t have to worry about

sister-in-law chimed

Queenie, Francis, and the

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threw death stares at

embarrassed them previously at the

that came out of his mouth at the

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

to the dining table after hearing what

the eldest brother’s persistence, only then did the family get seated at the dinner

housing matter and seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he was

for the time being, no one touched

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

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

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

a job,” Gerald said, cutting

afford to not 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, who’s going to look up to you?” The second

I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the

her voice

Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The second sister-in-law nodded

a problem!” Francis chuckled as he, too,

while back, Francis

their pride was hurt. But now, after entering the

turns

his head as he

up, “My birthday is in another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over,

some money, but why even bother holding a birthday

see when the time comes; we’ll go

kind of busy at the moment;

right, during my meeting today, my leader told 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

was busy with

their intentions immediately. None of them would

you can come over. Just

talking at

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

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

continued briefing

was over, the

to bed. Suddenly,

I’ve something important that I

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is it,

Gerald’s sleeve and sat

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

ahead

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

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

discuss with you about arranging a date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let

that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr. Winters wanted

for Gerald, and

was just like the last time

dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at

thank you for your kind

can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out,

felt almost identical to the last time

could not tell Mr. Winters that he was

nor reject that offer, and neither could

up

her a

his phone to make the call. He

be meeting and 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 Waxham, just call her Elle. Her mom is a teacher, so she is a sweet one with good

give

Mr. Winters,

a bit before he decided to

who are

heard from

must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I

to act a

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

busy?” Gerald

good, no worries,

First, middle school or Second middle school?”

Second middle

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

else to talk about anymore, so

“Sure!”

you get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then

of guilt. He felt sorry

They were just going to meet each

other hand, in the

phone and began

on

to meet each other tomorrow.

Crawford. 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 before.”

had quite a charm to

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. Then you’ll know more about

I’ll inquire about it then!” Michelle jumped

a few female

was done, her

introduce such a person

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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 family is so

Michelle cried out.

then? You’ve promised him. Besides,

replied,

care. Even if I 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 dating this infamous poor student, we would definitely be a laughing stock in no

in a

was just a girl, she would certainly care about what

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

like this… Ahh! I don’t want to think about it anymore! I need to go and tell mother all

lost, Michelle called

then told her mother

being put in a difficult position

a boyfriend and just picked

front of his friends, he might not be able to

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

bump into my

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

classmates see

we do now, though?

She’s two years younger than him. Besides,

too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of

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

“No problem!”

smiled as they were happy with

then thought to

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

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The next day arrived.

of the blind date, which was arranged

took the effort to do some

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

girl then put down her fries. She was munching while typing

at that moment, Gerald received a text message too. It

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As expected, it is that

impressions, she was

slid into the

That girl was

looked at Gerald in

here for a blind date?” Gerald asked

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

send a text message

sending a Line message to my boyfriend.

so sorry. I made

up

knew earlier, I

to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped

to see another gorgeous girl in front

blinked her large eyes and looked right into

Are you here to meet someone?” The girl carefully

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina quickly

you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked him

was

Domino’s, she was just in time to witness

It was too awkward.

and watched from afar. She did not go over to greet him

concluded to herself that Gerald was indeed

she needed only less than five minutes to send him away

across from

glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower

Xabrina locked her gaze

inner thoughts as she stared at

his family background were better, it would have been excellent for him

so poor. How would my sister ever fall

to get married so soon, certainly

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

your condition. 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 be working in Mayberry soon. What are

Xabrina asked him.

that it would be better to get straight

talking about Mayberry,

in Mayberry? How

Xabrina asked curiously.

about the details. Besides, I

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that her intention of the meet up wasn’t for the

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