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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.

of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among the bunch was a black

were all

the oldest to the third, were all

held many big feasts and occasions as such, but

stepped into the house, he heard someone banging

and by what

thousands of dollars. They’re starting to repair the roads, and since our house is by the mountainside, they

Mom, a friend of mine, had invested in the tourism sector in her town. After her house

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

fists angrily on

find

can do that? It’s not

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

started falling

stand by the sidelines

If you want this house that much, take

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

chimed in

for Queenie, Francis,

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threw death

unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

out of his mouth at the moment seemed to be

that’s enough. It has been a while since

dining table after hearing what

the eldest brother’s persistence, only then did the family get seated at the dinner

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

being, no one touched

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

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

is 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 is

job,” Gerald

lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later, and besides, without a decent job,

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

up; her

persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get

a problem!” Francis chuckled as

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

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

lowered his head as he ate

a 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 us too.” Gerald extended the invitation in a low

it’s not like we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration? It’s not like you can compare with

see when the time comes; we’ll

the moment;

all the leaders from the province will be attending this event, so we’ve got many things to handle. I’m sorry, but I

busy with something

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

you can come over. Just saying.

stopped talking

you can ask your 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

was over, the

to go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called out

a minute! I’ve something important that

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What is it,

Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

it’s better to

ahead then, Mr.

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 age group as you

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!” Mr. Winters explained

for tomorrow!

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

did all these for Gerald, and his intentions were pure and

like the last

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

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

think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it

to

Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was

neither accept nor reject that offer, and neither could he upset Mr.

fine, I’ll meet up

give her a call

the

none of 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.

then, I’ll give her

chatting with Mr. Winters, Gerald went

bit before he decided to make

are you looking

was heard from

It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should give you a

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

Elle replied politely. She

busy?”

worries,

school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to

Second middle school;

Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t we meet there and hang

about anymore, so he went straight

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up the

pang of guilt. He felt sorry for

on second thought, he knew that this was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a while, and that

the other hand, in

the phone

eavesdropping on their conversation while

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

before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name

quite

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

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

called a few female juniors to inquire about

was done, her face

How dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?” Michelle

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

family is so poor, so much so that his parents and elder sister are out there doing manual labor. Besides, when he

Michelle cried out.

him. Besides, it’s not like you’re able to bypass

sister replied, feeling

myself a boyfriend, I’ll definitely never get together with someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my

in

girl, she would certainly care about

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

this… Ahh! I don’t want to think about

lost, Michelle called

her mother all about

was being put in

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

you do 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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

about this. Elle, just go and meet him

Her mother suggested.

afraid that I’ll bump into my

thought never occurred to Michelle previously. But

if my friends or classmates

can we do now, though?

go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides,

behalf of your sister. After all, you’re

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

“No problem!”

family smiled as they were

She then thought

ever dream of marrying a pretty girl?

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The next day arrived.

blind date, which was

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair legs, and it seemed like she

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

She was munching while typing on

a text

“Are you here yet?”

thought to himself: ‘As expected,

she was

and slid into

you doing?” That girl

at Gerald in

you here for a

mind?” The girl

send a text message to me just now?” Gerald

don’t know who Michelle is. I was sending a Line message to

sorry. I made

stood up

I knew earlier, I would have called

he was about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped

see another

blinked her large eyes and

here to meet someone?” The girl

am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina quickly concealed the

me just now?” Xabrina asked him in a

that was the plain

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

It was too awkward.

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

even concluded to herself that

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

sat across

to know that she was probably

her gaze on Gerald

some inner thoughts as she

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

so poor. How would my sister

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

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

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.

that it would be better to get straight to the

about Mayberry, I do have a house

own a house in Mayberry? How

Xabrina asked curiously.

not too sure about the details. Besides, I never stay

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