The Secretly Rich Man

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.

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

in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best

all

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

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

the house, he heard someone banging on the

and by what authority should we give it to

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!” Francis Winters exclaimed

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

over us; besides, he

brother banged his fists angrily on the table and

until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to get

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

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

family started falling into

point, Gerald could not stand by the

If you want this house

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

other hand, was fed up with the

you don’t have to worry about it,

chimed

Francis,

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death stares

unintentionally embarrassed them previously

came out of his

that’s enough. It has been a while

dining table after hearing what Gerald

only then did the family get

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

the time being, no one touched on

have you finished your internship? Have you found a job

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

laborious, it holds the infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably is not a good

job,”

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 sister-in-law

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

her voice

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

problem!” Francis chuckled as he, too,

back, Francis and Queenie

after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was

continued to take turns

as he

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 us too.” Gerald extended the invitation in

Gerald, it’s not like we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even

the time comes;

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

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,

was busy with

of them would spare even a

you’re not busy, you can

stopped talking at that

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

them have a taste

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was over, the brothers

to go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters

wait a minute! I’ve something important that I must

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What is it, Mr.

tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and

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

ahead then,

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 group as you

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 thought of introducing her to you, as

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

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

Gerald, and his intentions were

like the last time with

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

that, but thank you for your kind consideration! Now, if

to be afraid of? You can mind your own business 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. Winters wondered in

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 him find

reject that offer,

I’ll meet up with

her a

to make the call. He

none of us will be tagging along. This is her number, give her a call tomorrow. Wherever you guys are going

I’ll give

with Mr. Winters, Gerald

he decided to make the phone

who are you looking

lady’s voice was heard from the

Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested

someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but he still

replied politely. She then waited

you busy?”

good, no worries,

school did you attend before? Was it the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald

Second middle

you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t

what else to talk about

“Sure!”

you get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up

felt a slight pang of guilt. He felt sorry

thought, he knew that this was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a while, and

other hand, in

phone

eavesdropping on their conversation while lying

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

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

sisters had quite a charm to

dumber can you get? Sister, 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

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

called a few female juniors to

she was done, her face turned

introduce such a person to me?” Michelle voiced

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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 poor. Certainly he couldn’t find

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied,

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

said in a

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

be the talk of the town, in

I don’t want to think about it

and lost, Michelle called her

told her

being put in a

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!”

how grandpa’s temper is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not

Xabrina asked worriedly.

Okay, how about this. Elle, just go and

Her mother suggested.

bump

to Michelle previously. But

my friends or classmates see us?” She

felt anxious too. “What can we do now, though? It seems like you

mom, I have a solution. Why not, let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger

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

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

“No problem!”

as they were happy with their

She then thought

girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow.

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The next day arrived.

blind date, which was arranged by Mr.

he still took the effort to do some preparations since

But something happened unexpectedly.

alone and drinking coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

She was munching while typing

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

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As expected, it is

impressions, she was

Gerald went ahead and slid

That

Gerald

for a

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

a text

is. I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?”

so sorry. I made a

stood up in

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

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

around and was stunned to see

large eyes and

Gerald? Are you here to meet someone?” The girl

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina

me just now?” Xabrina

that was

moment she entered Domino’s, she was just in time to witness the whole scene

It was too awkward.

watched from afar. She did not go over to greet him as she felt extremely

herself that Gerald

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

sat across from

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

the other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald

had some inner thoughts as

his family background were better, it would have

so poor. How would my sister ever

for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister would not be so anxious about

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

means that you don’t have any salary. Besides, I heard that you’d bought a house in Serene County. But I’ve been

Xabrina asked him.

better

you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have a house

own a house in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

not too sure about the details. Besides,

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realized after a while that her intention of the