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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.

Gerald had tidied up his house, he headed to Mr. Winter’s for

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,

and occasions

he heard someone banging on

was our house, and by what authority should

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

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

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

banged his fists angrily on the table

until tomorrow. I’ll find

can do that? It’s not like I’ve got

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

started falling into

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

stop fighting! If you want this house

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 family!” Mr. Winters said

the other hand, was fed up

you don’t have to worry

chimed in

for Queenie, Francis, and the

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threw death

unintentionally embarrassed them

out of

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

the dining table after hearing

only then did the family get seated at

seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he was afraid that he would fall sick once again from

no one touched

internship? Have you found a job already?” The

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

is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably is not a good thing!” The second sister-in-law scoffed

not looking for a job,” Gerald

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

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 was

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

problem!” Francis chuckled as

they first met a while back, Francis and

entering the working world, their knowledge had

continued to take turns to throw

as

invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating them to

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

comes;

the moment; we don’t have time for

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 have no

too was busy with

their intentions immediately. None of them would spare even

no problem, if you’re not busy, you can come over. Just saying.

talking at

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

them have a

then continued briefing

dinner was over, the brothers

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

minute! I’ve something important that I must

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What is it,

tugged at Gerald’s

good! When you called earlier today, I told you about it, but I figured it’s better

go ahead then, Mr.

to work in the mines and befriended 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

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 eldest!”

arranging a date between the two of you for

Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr. Winters wanted

did all these for Gerald, and his intentions were pure

just like the last

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

Winters, there’s no need for that, but thank you for your

up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out, at least get to know her!” Mr. Winters wondered

identical to the last time with

not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off,

reject that offer, and neither could he upset

meet up with her tomorrow.” Gerald

her a

phone to make the call. He

guys are going to meet, that’s up to you. Try to sweet-talk her, okay? Her name is Michelle Waxham, just call

give her a call

with Mr.

a bit before he decided to

who are you looking

voice was heard

It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should give you a

to call someone this way. He tried to act a little

Elle replied politely. She then

busy?”

good, no worries,

Was it the First, middle school or Second middle school?”

Second middle school;

attended the First! So, are you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that

else to talk about anymore, so he went straight to

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up

of guilt. He felt sorry for

were just going to meet each other for

the other hand, in

hung up the phone and began removing

younger sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying

each other tomorrow. By

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

sisters had quite

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

I’ll inquire about it then!” Michelle jumped up and immediately started making

called a few female juniors to inquire about

was done,

a person to me?” Michelle voiced

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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,

Michelle cried out.

him. Besides, it’s not like you’re

replied, feeling equally

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

said in a

a girl, she would certainly care about what the others’ opinions

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

want to think about it anymore! I need to go and

and lost, Michelle called

told her

mother was being put in a

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 better to reject him firmly!”

grandpa’s temper is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of

Xabrina asked worriedly.

about this. Elle, just go and meet him tomorrow. Immediately reject him

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump

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

or classmates see us?” She

do now, though? It seems like you

ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful.

said, “That’ll do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent than I

“I can do that. But sister, after the university

“No problem!”

they

sneered. She then thought to

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

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The next day arrived.

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

took the effort to do some preparations since he had given his promise to Mr. Winters. He

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

She

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

“Are you here yet?”

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

she was

went ahead and slid into the seat opposite

are you doing?” That girl was clearly

Gerald in

here for a

date? Are you out of your mind?” The girl stared at

Wait, you’re not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text

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

sorry. I made

stood up in

earlier, I would have called first.’ He

about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped

see another gorgeous girl

eyes and looked

Are you here to meet someone?” The

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

me just now?” Xabrina asked him in a slight contemptuous

was the plain

Domino’s, she was just in time to witness

It was too awkward.

watched from afar. She did not go over to

concluded to herself that Gerald was

decided to hurry up since she needed only less than five minutes to

across

she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the outside, but nothing

other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze

had some inner thoughts as she stared at

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

How would my sister ever fall in

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

my sister’s attention,

about 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

Xabrina asked him.

would be better to get straight to the

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

house in Mayberry? How large is

Xabrina asked curiously.

the details.

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intention of