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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.

tidied up his house, he headed to

in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one

were all newly

the oldest to the third,

usually held many big feasts and occasions as such, but

he heard someone banging on the table

what

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

tourism sector in her town. After her house was

advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands

banged his fists angrily on the table and

until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to

that only you can do that? It’s not

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

family started falling into a

by the

stop fighting! If you want this house that

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

on the other hand, was fed up with

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

sister-in-law chimed in

Queenie, Francis,

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death stares

had unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

came out of his mouth

has been a while since Gerald came back, so

to the dining table after hearing what

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

and seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he was afraid that he would fall

for the time being, no one touched on

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

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

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

a job,”

your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to

is short of a toilet cleaner. I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the

up; her

Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The second sister-in-law nodded in

problem!”

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

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 nobody who had just

continued to take turns

his head as he ate

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

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 others

see when the time comes; we’ll go if

at the moment; we

right, during 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

busy with something

to their intentions immediately. None of them would spare even a minute

not busy, you can come over. Just

talking at

celebrate with you,

let them have a taste of your cooking Mrs. Winters! I’ll get the

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was over, the brothers drove

to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called

wait a minute! I’ve something important that

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is it,

Gerald’s sleeve and sat

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

please go ahead then, Mr.

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

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.

between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to let Francis know about this matter, and you shouldn’t

in mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for

for Gerald, and his intentions were

just like the

previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at

but thank you for

I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out, at least get to know her!”

almost identical to the last time with

circumstance, Gerald could not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need

that offer, and

up

I’ll give her

to make the call. He then returned minutes

is 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 name is Michelle Waxham, just call

then, I’ll give her a

chatting with Mr. Winters,

pondered for a bit before he decided

who are you looking

voice was heard

It was Mr. Winters who

way. He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but

yes, I know,” Elle replied politely. She

busy?” Gerald

worries, you may

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

Second middle school; what

First! So, are you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s

know what else to talk about anymore, so he went straight

“Sure!”

get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then hung up the

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 hand, in

up the phone and began

sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on

going to meet each other

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

had quite a charm to

“Geez, how much dumber can you get? Sister, he’s one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to inquire about him from

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

a few female juniors to

moment she was done, her face turned

such a person to me?” Michelle

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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. His family is so poor.

Michelle cried out.

then? You’ve promised him. Besides, it’s not like

sister replied, feeling

Oh my goodness! If

said in

girl, she would certainly care about what the

talk of the town, in

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

Michelle

told her

mother was being put in a difficult position

daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No way! It’s better to reject him firmly!”

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 not be able to eat or

Xabrina asked worriedly.

about this. Elle, just go and meet him tomorrow. Immediately reject

Her mother suggested.

I’m afraid that I’ll bump into

thought never occurred to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about

if my friends or classmates see

too. “What can we do now, though? It

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 cheerful. It’ll

mother said, “That’ll do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent than

do that. But sister, after the university term reopens and I become

“No problem!”

they

sneered. She then

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

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The next day arrived.

day of the blind date, which was arranged

effort to do some preparations since he had given his promise to Mr. Winters. He decided to head to

But something happened unexpectedly.

coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table. At that moment, she was swinging her fair

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

girl then put down her fries. She was

at that moment, Gerald received a text message too.

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As expected, it is that

she was quite

and slid

That

looked at Gerald in

for a blind

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

send a text message to me

a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?” The girl replied in a shrill

so sorry. I

up in

knew earlier, I

call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him on

around and was stunned to see

eyes and

you Gerald? Are you here to meet someone?” The girl

I am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed the

then sneered. “Did you mistake someone else as me just now?”

was the plain

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

It was too awkward.

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

even concluded to herself that Gerald

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

sat across from

take a few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty

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

had some inner thoughts

be honest. If only his family background were

my sister ever fall in love

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

bees trying to gain my sister’s attention, just that

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

Xabrina asked him.

it would be better to

that so? If you’re talking about Mayberry, I do have a

own a house in Mayberry? How large

Xabrina asked curiously.

about the details. Besides, I

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a while that her intention of

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