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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.

his house, he headed to Mr. Winter’s

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 a black

were all

the brothers, from the

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

house, he heard someone banging

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

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

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

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

brother banged his fists

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

only you can do that? It’s not like I’ve got

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

falling into a

the sidelines and eavesdrop

this house that much, take it!” Gerald

stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house over to; the house still belongs to

on the other hand, was

said it himself, you don’t have to worry about

sister-in-law chimed

Francis, and the

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death stares

had unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

word that came out of his mouth at the moment seemed

a while since Gerald came back, so

dining table after hearing

did the family get seated at the dinner

the angered expression on their father’s face, he was afraid

time being, no one touched on the

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

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 him now, he works in an office for an insurance company, isn’t that

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 is

a job,” Gerald said, cutting the

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 job, who’s going to look

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 the job seems pretty shabby, it

her

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

a problem!” Francis chuckled as he,

a while back, Francis and Queenie were still on

entering the working world, their knowledge had

turns to throw jabs at

head as he

“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

like we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but

comes; we’ll go

busy at the

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 handle. I’m sorry, but I have no time to

was busy

caught on to their intentions immediately. None of them

you’re not busy, you can

talking at that

can ask your friends to come over. We’ll still celebrate with you, and

up, “Okay, I’ll let them have a taste of your cooking Mrs.

then continued briefing

dinner was over, the brothers

to go to bed.

something important that I must tell

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is it, Mr.

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and

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

go ahead then, Mr.

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 age

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

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

see what Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had

and his intentions were pure and

like the

dates that were matchmade to him did not go well

you for your kind

be afraid of? You can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It

scenario felt almost identical to

tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need to help

that offer, and neither could he upset Mr.

meet up with

I’ll give her a

make the call. He

along. This is her number, give her a call tomorrow. Wherever you guys are going to meet,

then, I’ll give

chatting with Mr. Winters,

pondered for a bit before he decided to make

are you

heard

was Mr. Winters who suggested

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

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

you busy?” Gerald

good, no worries, you may

First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to

attended Second middle school;

There’s a new Domino’s that just

talk about anymore, so he went straight to

“Sure!”

get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up the

of guilt. He felt sorry

just going to meet each

hand,

up the phone

sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on

“Sister, so you’re going to meet each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his name? Do you

his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before.” Michelle

had quite a charm to

Sister, he’s one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just

then!” Michelle jumped up and

few female juniors to inquire about

moment she was done, her face

dare grandpa introduce such a person

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied, feeling equally

Oh my goodness! If my classmates or best friends knew that I’m

in a worried

was just a girl, she would certainly

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

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

lost, Michelle

her mother all about

being put in

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

know 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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just go and meet him

Her mother suggested.

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

occurred to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared

if my friends or classmates see

now, though? It seems like you don’t

ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful. It’ll be easier for her

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

the university term reopens and I become a junior, please

“No problem!”

family smiled as they were happy with

sneered. She then thought

a man like him ever dream of 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.

was the day of the blind date,

what to expect of the outcome, he still took the effort to do some preparations since he had given his promise

But something happened unexpectedly.

chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

She was munching while

at that moment, Gerald received a text

“Are you here yet?”

‘As expected,

she

slid into

you doing?” That girl

Gerald in a

for a blind date?” Gerald

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

not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text

was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?”

I’m so sorry. I made

up in

it! If I knew earlier, I

about to call Michelle, suddenly

turned around and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl

blinked her large eyes and looked right

you here to meet

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

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

you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked

was the

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

It was too awkward.

stood aside and watched from afar. She did not

herself that Gerald

decided to hurry up since she needed only less than five minutes to send him away and wrap up this issue for

sat across

glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower

other hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald

inner thoughts as she

good-looking, to be honest. If only his family background

unfortunately, he’s so poor. How would my sister

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

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

about your condition. 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

Xabrina asked him.

would be better to get straight

that so? If you’re talking about Mayberry,

in Mayberry? How large

Xabrina asked curiously.

not too sure about the details. Besides, I

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realized after a while that her intention of the meet up wasn’t

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