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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 Mr. Winter’s

shiny, brand new cars parked in front of

all newly

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

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

house, he heard someone banging

by what authority should we give

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

sector in her town. After

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

eldest brother banged his fists angrily on the

until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to get the house

only you can do

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

family started falling into a

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

want this house that much,

matter who you want

other hand, was fed

said it himself, you don’t have to worry

sister-in-law chimed

Queenie, Francis, and

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threw death stares at

unintentionally embarrassed them previously at

of his mouth at the moment seemed to be just

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

to the dining

did the family get seated

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

the time being, no one touched on

you found 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

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

not looking for a job,”

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

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

up; her voice was

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

be a problem!” Francis chuckled

they first met a while back, Francis and Queenie were still

But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had

to take turns to throw

his head as he ate his

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

some money, but

time comes; we’ll

we’re all kind of busy at the moment; we

days. It’s said that all the leaders from the province will be attending

too was busy

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

busy, you can

talking at that

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

Gerald’s heart warmed up, “Okay, I’ll let them have a taste

continued briefing

was over,

to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called out

something important that I

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is it,

Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

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

please go ahead then, Mr.

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

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

wanted to discuss with you about arranging a date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m

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

for Gerald, and his intentions were

just like the last time with

not go well at all. Gerald

thank you for your kind consideration! Now,

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!”

almost identical to the last time

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

reject that offer,

fine, I’ll meet up with

give her a call

to make the call. He then

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 manners.” Mr. Winters said

give her

chatting with Mr. Winters, Gerald went

he decided

who are you looking

heard from

was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should

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

replied politely. She then waited for Gerald

busy?”

worries, you may

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

middle school; what about

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

else to talk about anymore, so he went straight to

“Sure!”

you get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then hung

a slight pang of guilt. He felt sorry for

this was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a while,

hand, in

up the phone

was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying

then chuckled. “Sister, so you’re going to meet each other

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.”

sisters had quite a charm

laughed, “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 juniors in the school. Then you’ll

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

called a few female juniors to inquire

done, her face

such a person to me?”

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

and elder sister are out there doing manual labor. Besides, when

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied, feeling

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

in a

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

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

out to be like this… Ahh! I don’t want to think about it anymore! I need to go and

lost, Michelle called

then told her mother

put in a difficult position

won’t 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

how grandpa’s temper is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able to eat or sleep well. Then Dad will be angry with you too,

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

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

Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about that a

my friends or classmates see us?” She cried

“What can we do now,

not, let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him.

too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf

do that. But sister, after the university term reopens and I become a junior, please give me

“No problem!”

as they were

then thought to

dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the

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The next day arrived.

the blind date, which was

did not know what to expect of the outcome, he still took the effort to do some preparations since he had given his

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

put down her fries. She was munching while typing

that moment, Gerald received a text message

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As expected, it is

first impressions, she

slid

you doing?” That girl was clearly

Gerald in a

a

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

not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text message to

Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?” The

so sorry. I

stood up in

I knew earlier, I would have called

Michelle, suddenly someone

turned around and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl

her large eyes and looked

here to meet

I am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina quickly concealed

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

that was the plain

just

It was too awkward.

just stood aside and watched from afar. She did not go over to

concluded to herself that Gerald

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

across

to know that she was probably an empty flower

Xabrina locked her gaze

some inner thoughts as she stared at

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

my sister

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

my sister’s attention,

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

Xabrina asked him.

would be better

about

You own a house in Mayberry? How

Xabrina asked curiously.

too sure about the details.

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that her intention of

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