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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.

up his house, he headed

few shiny, brand new cars parked in front of

were all

all the brothers, from the oldest to the third,

held many big feasts and

the house, he heard

That was our house, and by what authority should we give it to

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!”

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

Gerald’s family has taken so much advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands of

eldest brother banged his fists angrily

wait until tomorrow. I’ll find someone

you can do that? It’s not

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

started falling

the sidelines and

want this house

who you want to hand the house over to; the

the other hand, was fed up with the

Gerald said it himself, you don’t

sister-in-law chimed in

Francis, and

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death stares at

had unintentionally embarrassed them

any word that came out of his mouth at the moment seemed to be

has been a while since

dining table after hearing what Gerald

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

face, he was afraid that he would fall sick once again from

no one

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

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

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

looking for a job,” Gerald said, cutting

to get by your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll

a toilet cleaner. I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the

spoke up; her voice

Queenie is right. Gerald, if you want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the

problem!”

first met a while back, Francis and Queenie were

hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them,

continued to take turns

lowered his head as he ate his

he finally spoke up, “My birthday is in 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

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

see when the time comes;

the moment; we don’t

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

busy with

to their intentions immediately. None of them would spare even a

problem, if you’re not busy, you can come over. Just

stopped talking

celebrate with you, and

let them have

then continued briefing

was over, the brothers

to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called

something important that I must tell

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What is it,

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve

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

ahead then,

to run into him, and we chatted for a bit, you know, to catch up. He told me that his

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 the family has two daughters, and she’s the eldest!”

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

could see what Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for

for Gerald, and his intentions were pure

was just like the last

to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized

Winters, there’s no need for that, but thank you for your kind consideration! Now, if

there 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

felt almost identical to

that he was actually well-off, and there was no need to help him find

accept nor reject that offer, and neither

I’ll meet up with her

I’ll give her a

eagerly grabbed his phone to make the call. He then returned minutes

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

I’ll give her

chatting with Mr. Winters,

before he decided to

are

voice was heard from

Gerald; you must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested that

to act a little cheerful and generous,

replied politely. She then waited for Gerald

busy?” Gerald

worries,

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

Second middle school; what

you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t we meet there and hang

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

“Sure!”

get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up

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 that was not

the other hand, in

hung up the phone and began removing

younger sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on their conversation while

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

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.” Michelle said

had quite a charm to

“Geez, how much 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

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

female juniors to inquire about

moment she was done, her face turned

dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?” Michelle voiced out

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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 school, he was always bullied by the others. No wonder he couldn’t find a job even

Michelle cried out.

him. Besides, it’s not like

sister replied, feeling equally

goodness! If my classmates or best friends knew that I’m dating this infamous poor student, we would definitely be a laughing stock

said in a

just a girl, she would certainly care about what

of the town, in a

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

lost, Michelle

her

mother was being put in

do. 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!”

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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

let out 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.

I’m afraid that I’ll bump into my

to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared

my friends or classmates see us?” She

mother felt anxious too. “What can we do now, though?

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

mother said, “That’ll do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your sister.

can do that. But sister, after the university term reopens and I

“No problem!”

smiled as they were happy with their

She then

marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow. Otherwise, I’m not ever

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The next day arrived.

day of the blind date, which

to do some preparations since he had given his promise to Mr.

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

down her fries. She was munching while typing on the

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

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As expected, it is

she

slid

you doing?” That girl was clearly

Gerald in a

here for a blind date?”

Are you out of your mind?” The girl stared at Gerald, her eyes frozen with

you send a text message to me just now?”

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

sorry.

stood up in

I would have called first.’ He

to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him

around and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in

eyes and

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

am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed

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

was the plain

Domino’s, she was just in time to

It was too awkward.

and watched from afar. She did not go over to

even concluded to herself

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

across

few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the

other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on

had some inner thoughts as she stared at

actually quite good-looking, to be honest. If only his family background were better, it would have been excellent for him

How would my sister

my sister to get married so

many bees trying to gain my sister’s attention,

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.

Xabrina asked him.

it would be better to get straight to the

about Mayberry, I

You own a house in

Xabrina asked curiously.

sure about the details. Besides,

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after a while that her intention of the