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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

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

all newly

the brothers, from the

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

Gerald stepped into the house, he heard someone banging on the

by what authority should we

since our house is by the mountainside, they might even turn this place into a tourist attraction, or even

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

advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of

banged his fists angrily on

find someone

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

get back the house,

falling into a

not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so he walked

If you want this house

this has nothing to do with you, so stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand

on the other hand, was fed

don’t have to worry about it, old

sister-in-law chimed in

Francis, and

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threw death stares at

them

out of his mouth at the moment seemed to be just

enough. It has been a while since Gerald came back,

dining table after

only then did

and seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he

no one touched on the

you found a

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 great?” The third sister-in-law

even better! Although her job is quite laborious, it holds the infinite potential for future developments! Francis is still young for his age; being able to live so comfortably

for a job,”

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

last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning company was short of cleaners, so she told us to

up; her voice was

you want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with

be a problem!” Francis chuckled as he, too,

while back, Francis

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

to take turns

his head as

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

have some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration? It’s not

see when the time comes; we’ll go if

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

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

busy with something

to their intentions immediately. None of them would spare even

you’re not busy, you can

talking

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

them have a taste

then continued briefing

over, the brothers drove

to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters

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

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is it,

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

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

ahead

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

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

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

all these for Gerald, and his intentions were pure

was just like the last time

were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the girls, so he really repulsed the

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

to

Gerald could not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was

offer, and neither could he upset Mr.

fine, I’ll meet up with her tomorrow.” Gerald

her a

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

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

give her a

Mr.

before he decided to

who are

lady’s voice was heard from

It was Mr. Winters who

this way. He tried to act a little cheerful

I know,” Elle replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to

busy?” Gerald

worries, you

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

attended Second middle school; what

the First! So, are you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t

know what else to talk about anymore,

“Sure!”

get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up

pang of guilt. He felt

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

other hand, in the

up the phone

on

meet each other tomorrow. By the

First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems

sisters had quite a

he’s one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to inquire about him

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

a few female

was done, her

such a person to me?”

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied,

get together with someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my

in a

she was just a girl, she would certainly care about what

the talk of the town,

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

Michelle

told her

put in a

couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No

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.

how about this. Elle,

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump into my classmates!”

never occurred to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle

if my friends or classmates see us?”

do now, though? It seems

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

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

university term reopens and I become a junior, please give me more

“No problem!”

they were

then thought

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

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The next day arrived.

the blind date, which

still took the effort to do some preparations

But something happened unexpectedly.

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.

girl then put down her fries. She was munching while

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

“Are you here yet?”

thought to himself: ‘As expected, it is that

first impressions, she

ahead and slid

doing?” That girl

looked at Gerald in

for a blind date?” Gerald asked

Are you out of your mind?” The

Wait, you’re not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text message to me just now?” Gerald was

a Line message to my boyfriend.

sorry.

stood up in

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

was about to call Michelle, suddenly someone

around and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in front

blinked her large eyes and looked right into

to meet someone?”

am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina

as me just now?” Xabrina asked him

that was the plain

just in time to witness the whole

It was too awkward.

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

herself that Gerald was

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

sat across

that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the

locked her gaze on Gerald and sized him

thoughts as she stared

If only his family background were better, it would have been excellent

he’s so poor. How would my sister ever fall in love

my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister would not be so anxious about looking

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

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

Xabrina asked him.

be better to

you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have a

own a house in

Xabrina asked curiously.

sure about the details.

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a while that her intention of the meet up wasn’t for the blind

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