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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.

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

a few shiny, brand new cars parked in front of

all

the brothers, from the oldest to the third, were

many big feasts and occasions as

he heard

by what authority should

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

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

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

banged his fists

tomorrow. I’ll find

do that? It’s not like I’ve got

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

family started falling into a chaotic

stand by the sidelines and

want this house that much, take

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

the other hand, was fed

said it himself, you don’t have to worry

chimed

for Queenie, Francis, and

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threw death stares

had unintentionally embarrassed them previously

came out of his mouth at the moment seemed to be

It has been a while since Gerald came back,

dining table after hearing

did the family get seated at

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

for the time being, no

you finished your internship? Have you

yet, though. It’s difficult to look for 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

infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably

looking for a job,”

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

who cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning

spoke up; her voice was

find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the

won’t be a problem!”

first met a while back, Francis and Queenie

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

continued to take turns to throw

as he ate his

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 a low

okay… Well, Gerald, it’s not like we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money,

when the time comes; we’ll go if we’re

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

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

busy with something

None of them

no problem, if you’re not busy, you can come over.

talking

We’ll still celebrate with you,

heart warmed up, “Okay, I’ll let them have

continued briefing

dinner was over, the

go to bed. Suddenly, Mr.

a minute! I’ve something important that I must

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What is it, Mr.

Gerald’s sleeve and

it’s better to tell you in person. It’s not the wisest to talk about it

go ahead then,

used to work in the mines and 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

graduated from 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 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

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

all these for Gerald, and his

like the last

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

thank you for

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.

to

was actually well-off, and

accept nor reject that offer, and

up with her

I’ll give her a

make the call. He then returned minutes later in high

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

then, I’ll give her a

Mr. Winters,

before he decided to make

who are you

was heard from

be Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should give

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

Elle replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to

you busy?”

no worries,

school or

attended Second middle school; what

tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town; why

about anymore, so he went straight

“Sure!”

you get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then hung

of guilt. He felt

just going to meet

other hand,

hung up the phone and began

eavesdropping on their

you’re going to meet each other

First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is

quite

studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to inquire about him

then!” Michelle

few female juniors to

moment she was done,

a person

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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 after he graduated from university.

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied, feeling

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 dating this infamous poor student, we would definitely be a laughing stock

said in a worried

was just a girl, she would certainly

find themselves the kind of boyfriend who would be the talk of the town, in a good way. The more

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

lost, Michelle

told her mother all

put in

my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked

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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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’ll bump into my classmates!” Michelle

occurred to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about that a

my friends or classmates

mother felt anxious too. “What can we do now, though? It seems like you don’t want

Why not, let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two

said, “That’ll do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf

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

“No problem!”

they were happy

then thought to

ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow. Otherwise, I’m

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The next day arrived.

blind date, which was

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

girl sitting alone and drinking coke. There were chicken wings 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

moment, Gerald received a text message too. It

“Are you here yet?”

thought to himself: ‘As

impressions, she was

went ahead and slid

doing?” That girl was

at Gerald in

here for a blind

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

But didn’t you send a text message to me

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

so sorry.

stood up

earlier, I would have called first.’ He

call Michelle, suddenly

was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in front of

large eyes and looked right into

here to

I am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

else as me just

that was the plain

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

It was too awkward.

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

even concluded to herself

needed only less than five minutes to send him away

across from

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

her gaze on Gerald

some inner thoughts as

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

my sister ever fall in love with

fact, if it weren’t for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon,

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

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. What are your plans in terms of living

Xabrina asked him.

it would be better to get

about Mayberry, I do have a

own a house in

Xabrina asked curiously.

not too sure about the details. Besides, I never

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her intention of the meet up wasn’t for the blind

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