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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.

Gerald had tidied up his house, he

in front of

were all

the brothers, from the oldest to the third, were

feasts and occasions as

into the house, he heard

by what authority should we give it

the demolition, each household will be receiving tens of thousands of dollars. They’re 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

so much advantage over us; besides, he

fists angrily

tomorrow. I’ll find someone to get

you can do that? It’s

too, you know! Plus, if you get back

falling into a

this point, Gerald could not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so he walked

want this house that much, take

has nothing to do with you, so stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house over to; the house still belongs

on the other hand, was fed

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

chimed

Queenie, Francis, and the

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death stares

had unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

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

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

dining

did the family get

father’s face, he was afraid that he would fall sick once again from the stress and

the time being, no one

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

job 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 him now, he

still young for his age; being able to live so

for a job,” Gerald

lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later,

I’m afraid it’s quite difficult for someone like Gerald to find a good job, but hey, our company is short of a 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 is still a job

up; her

right. Gerald, if you want to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The second sister-in-law nodded

a problem!” Francis chuckled as he,

first met a while back, Francis and Queenie were

pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge

continued to take turns

as he ate

or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come over, and I’m treating them to dinner;

you may have some money, but why even bother

comes; we’ll

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

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

too was busy with something

None of them would spare even a minute

not busy, you can come over. Just saying. That’s

talking at

still celebrate with you, and I’ll even prepare a big feast!”

them have a taste of

then continued briefing

dinner was over, the brothers

to bed. Suddenly, Mr.

something important that I

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What is

Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

called earlier today, I told you about it, but I figured it’s better to tell you in person. It’s not the wisest to

please go ahead then, Mr.

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.

and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria needed. I just thought of introducing her to you, as the family has

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

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

and his

just like the last time

Mila Smith, and the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the girls, so he really repulsed

for that, but thank you

up with her! It doesn’t matter if it

identical to the last time

Winters that he was actually well-off,

offer, and neither could he upset Mr.

meet up with her

give her

his phone to make the

her number, give her a call tomorrow. Wherever you guys are going to meet, that’s up to you. Try to sweet-talk her, okay? Her

then, I’ll give her a call

chatting with Mr. Winters, Gerald went

he

are you

lady’s voice was heard

I’m Gerald; you must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should

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

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

you busy?” Gerald

good, no worries, you may

it the First, middle school

attended Second middle school;

Domino’s that just opened in town;

to talk about anymore, so he

“Sure!”

you get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then hung up

of guilt.

real. They were just going to meet

other hand, in

up the phone and

sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying on

you’re going to meet each other tomorrow. By the

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

had quite a charm

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

it then!” Michelle jumped up

female juniors

moment she was done, her

introduce such a person to me?” Michelle voiced

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied, feeling

my goodness! If my classmates or best friends knew that I’m dating this infamous poor student, we would definitely be a laughing stock in

in

was just a girl, she would certainly care about what

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

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

and lost, Michelle called her

told her mother

put in a

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

mom, 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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump into my classmates!” Michelle

previously. But now, Michelle cared about

my friends or classmates see us?” She cried

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

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

just go there on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re

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

“No problem!”

they were happy with

sneered. She then thought

girl? I’ll humiliate him to the

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The next day arrived.

blind date, which was arranged by Mr.

outcome, he still took the effort to do some preparations since he had given his promise to Mr. Winters. He decided to head

But something happened unexpectedly.

and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair legs, and it seemed like she was waiting for

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

then put down her fries. She was munching

that moment, Gerald received a text

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As

she was quite

slid into

are you doing?” That

looked at Gerald in a

you here for a

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

you’re not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text message to me just

sending a Line message to

I’m so sorry. I

up in

it! If I knew earlier, I would have called

to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped

turned around and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in front of

her large eyes and looked right

you here to meet someone?” The

I am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

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

that was the plain

she entered Domino’s, she was just in time

It was too awkward.

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

to herself

needed only less than five minutes to send him away

sat across from

Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty

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

inner thoughts as she stared at

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

How would my sister

fact, if it weren’t for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister would not be so anxious about looking for

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

a house in Serene County. But I’ve been transferred to work

Xabrina asked him.

that it would be better to get straight

so? If you’re talking about Mayberry,

You own a house in Mayberry? How

Xabrina asked curiously.

about the details. Besides, I

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after a while that her intention of the meet up

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