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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,

of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one

all newly

brothers, from the oldest

big feasts and occasions as such, but

he heard someone banging on

what authority should we

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, our houses will be worth a lot of money! Money!”

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

besides, he won hundreds of thousands of dollars

his fists

wait until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to

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

right! I’ve connections too, you know! Plus, if you get back the house, wouldn’t

family started falling into a

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

fighting! If you want this house that much, take

want

on the other hand, was fed

himself, you don’t have

chimed

for Queenie, Francis, and

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threw death

unintentionally embarrassed them

word that came out of

a while since

eldest brother gestured everyone to the dining table

eldest brother’s persistence, only then did the

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

time being, no one touched on the

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

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

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

a job,” Gerald said, cutting the

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

difficult for 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 cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning company was short of cleaners, so she told us to help her find one. Although the job seems pretty shabby, it is still

her voice was

persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The second

be a problem!” Francis chuckled as he, too,

back, Francis and

of thousands of dollars, their pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To

continued to take turns to throw jabs at

lowered his head as he ate his

come over,

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

comes;

at the moment; we don’t have time

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 time to spare.” Francis

busy

immediately. None of them would spare even a minute

you can come over. Just saying. That’s all.”

talking

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

I’ll let them

then continued

dinner was over, the brothers

go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters

minute! I’ve something important that I must

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What is it,

tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and

you about it, but I figured it’s better to tell you

go ahead then,

I went to town some time ago, I just happened to run into him, and we chatted for a bit, you know,

college 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

of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis know

Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr. Winters wanted to help Gerald

did all these for Gerald, and his intentions were pure and

like the last time

were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the girls, so he

that, but thank you

later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out, at least get to know her!” Mr.

identical to

was actually well-off, and there was no need to

offer, and neither could he upset

up with

give her a

his phone to make the call. He then returned minutes later in

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

then, I’ll give her a call

Mr.

he decided to make the phone

are you looking

heard from

must be Elle? It was Mr.

time to call someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful and

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

busy?” Gerald

good, no worries, you

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

middle school; what about

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

what else to talk about anymore, so he went straight to the

“Sure!”

get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung

of guilt. He felt

on second thought, he knew that this was not for real. They were just going to

the other hand,

up the phone and

younger sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on

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

Crawford. He studied in First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name

sisters had quite a

younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can

about it then!” Michelle jumped up

a few female juniors to inquire about

done,

a person to me?” Michelle

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

know about 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

Michelle cried out.

you gonna do then? You’ve promised him. Besides, it’s

replied,

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

said in a worried

she would certainly care about what the others’

to 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

Ahh! I don’t want to think about it anymore! I need to go

Michelle called

then told her mother

put in a difficult position

herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No way! It’s better to

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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

I’m afraid that I’ll bump into my classmates!” Michelle

never occurred to Michelle previously. But now,

or classmates see us?”

we do now, though?

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

go there on behalf

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 their

sneered. She then

a man like him ever dream of marrying a pretty girl?

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The next day arrived.

day of the blind date, which was

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair legs, and it seemed like she was

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

down her fries. She was munching while

a text message too. It was from

“Are you here yet?”

thought to himself: ‘As expected, it is that

first impressions, she

went ahead and slid into the seat opposite

you doing?” That

Gerald in a

for a blind

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

send a text message

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

sorry. I made a

stood up

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

suddenly

turned around and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in

eyes and

Are you here to meet someone?” The girl carefully

I am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina

as me just

was the plain

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

It was too awkward.

afar. She did not go over to

even concluded to herself that Gerald was indeed

decided to hurry up since she needed only less than five minutes to send him away and wrap up this

sat across from

take a few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty

the other hand, Xabrina locked her

thoughts as

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

poor. How would my sister

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

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

I heard that you’d bought a house in Serene County. But I’ve been transferred to work

Xabrina asked him.

that it would be better to

about Mayberry, I do have a

in Mayberry? How

Xabrina asked curiously.

too sure about the details. Besides, I never

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a while that her intention of the meet up wasn’t

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