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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,

a few shiny, brand new cars parked in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among the bunch was a black

were all

the brothers, from the oldest to

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

house, he

our house, and by what authority should we give

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

invested in the tourism sector in her town. After her house was demolished, she was able to afford

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

brother banged his fists angrily on the

find someone to

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

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

family started falling

this point, Gerald could not stand by the sidelines

If you want this

the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house over to; the house still belongs to your family!” Mr. Winters

the other hand, was fed

Gerald said it himself, you don’t

sister-in-law chimed

Queenie, Francis, and the

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threw death

unintentionally embarrassed them

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

that’s enough. It has been a while since Gerald came back, so let’s

gestured everyone to the dining table after hearing what Gerald had

did the family get

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

being, no one

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

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

job is quite laborious, it holds the infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young for

not looking for a job,”

and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later, and besides, without a decent job, who’s going to look up

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,

her voice was

right. Gerald, if you want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy

that won’t be a problem!” Francis

while back, Francis

had embarrassed them with tens of thousands of dollars, their pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was still a nobody who had just

turns to throw jabs at

lowered his head as he ate

while, 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

you may have some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration? It’s not like you can compare with

the time comes; we’ll go

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

that all the leaders from the province will be attending

was busy

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

not busy, you can come over. Just

talking at that

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

continued briefing

dinner was over, the

bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called

something important

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at Gerald’s sleeve and

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

please go ahead

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

a boyfriend. Her family is well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria needed. I

date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not

that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr.

Gerald, and his intentions were

just like the last time

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

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

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

scenario felt almost identical to

he was actually well-off, and there

reject that offer,

up with her tomorrow.”

her a

to make the call. He then

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

give her a

chatting with Mr. Winters, Gerald

for a bit before he decided to

are you looking

lady’s voice was heard from

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

was Gerald’s first time to call someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful and generous,

replied politely. She

busy?” Gerald

worries,

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

attended Second middle school; what

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

to talk about anymore, so he went straight

“Sure!”

get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then hung

pang of guilt.

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

other hand, in

up the phone and began

Xabrina was eavesdropping on their

each other tomorrow. By the

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 as she continued

quite

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 know more

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

called a few female juniors

done, her

How dare grandpa introduce such a person to

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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 after he graduated from university. His family is

Michelle cried out.

him. Besides, it’s

sister replied, feeling equally

someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my classmates or best friends

in a worried

was just a girl, she would certainly

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

to think about

Michelle called

her mother all about

was being put in a difficult

good as telling the rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this

keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able to eat or sleep

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

that I’ll bump into my classmates!”

Michelle previously. But now,

my friends or classmates see us?” She

do now, though? It seems like you don’t want to

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

go there on behalf of your

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

“No problem!”

family smiled as they were happy with their

sneered. She then thought

of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate

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The next day arrived.

the day of the blind

what to expect of the outcome, he still took the effort to do some preparations since

But something happened unexpectedly.

coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

her fries. She was

that moment, Gerald received a

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As expected, it

she

went ahead and slid into the seat opposite

are you doing?” That girl was clearly

Gerald in a

for a blind date?” Gerald asked

The girl stared at Gerald, her eyes frozen with

didn’t you send a text message to

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

I’m so sorry. I made a

stood up in

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

Michelle, suddenly someone tapped

was stunned to see another gorgeous

her large eyes and

to meet someone?” The girl carefully

I am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina quickly

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

that was

just in time to witness the

It was too awkward.

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

to herself that Gerald was

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

across

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

other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and sized him

thoughts as she

honest. If only his family background were better, it would have been excellent for him to

would my sister

grandpa forcing my sister to get married so

trying to gain my sister’s attention, just that she doesn’t

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

Xabrina asked him.

it would be better to get straight to the

you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have a

own a house in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

too sure about the details. Besides, I never stay there!” Gerald

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