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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.

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

all newly

all the brothers, from the oldest to

big feasts and occasions as such, but this

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

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

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

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

besides, he won hundreds of thousands of dollars worth

eldest brother banged his fists angrily on the

I’ll find someone to get the

you think that only you can do that? It’s not like

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

falling into a

Gerald could not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so

want this

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

hand, was

you don’t have to worry

chimed

Queenie, Francis, and the

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death stares at

unintentionally embarrassed them previously at

of that incident, any word that came out of his mouth at

while since Gerald came back, so

gestured everyone to the dining table after

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

their father’s face, he was

for the time being, no one touched on

you

hasn’t found any 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

future developments! Francis is still young for his age;

a job,” Gerald said, cutting

money and do nothing? You’ll

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

spoke up; her voice

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

a problem!” Francis chuckled as he, too,

first met a while back, Francis and

after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was still a

continued to take turns to throw

as

while, he finally spoke up, “My birthday is in another three or four days. I’ve invited my friends to come

have some money,

time comes; we’ll

at the moment; we don’t have time

that all the leaders from the province

busy with something

immediately. None of them would spare even a minute for his

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

stopped talking

still celebrate with you, and I’ll even

up, “Okay, I’ll let them

continued

over,

bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called

I’ve something

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is

at Gerald’s sleeve and sat

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 person. It’s not the wisest to talk about it

please go ahead then,

time ago, I just happened to run into him, and we chatted for a bit, you know, to catch up. He

you, 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

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

Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs,

these for Gerald, and his

just like the

Smith, and the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald

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

mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t

to the last time

could not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need to help him find

nor reject that offer, and neither could

meet up with her

give her a

make the

that both of you will be meeting and 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. Try to sweet-talk her, okay? Her name is Michelle Waxham, just call her Elle. Her mom is a teacher, so she is a sweet one with good manners.”

give her a

chatting with Mr. Winters, Gerald

a bit before he

who are you looking

voice was heard from the

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

call someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful and

Elle replied politely. She then

busy?” Gerald

good, no worries, you

middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to create conversations

Second middle school; what

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

else to talk about anymore, so

“Sure!”

get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung up the

pang of guilt.

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

the other hand, in the

up the phone and began

sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying on

each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his name?

Gerald Crawford. He studied in First Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before.” Michelle said as she continued removing

had quite a charm to

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

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

called a few female juniors to inquire

she was done,

dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?” Michelle voiced out

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

you gonna do then? You’ve promised him.

replied,

Even if I can’t find myself a boyfriend, I’ll definitely never get together with someone as such. Oh 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 a worried

would certainly care about

wanted to find themselves the kind of boyfriend who would be the talk of the town, in a good way. The more people praised their boyfriends, the happier the girls would

want to think about it anymore! I need to go and tell mother

Michelle called

then told her

mother was being put in a difficult position

as telling the rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend

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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

mother let out a loud sigh. “Then what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle,

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump into

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

if my friends or classmates see

we do now, though? It seems like

not, let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two

on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent than I

can do that. But sister, after the university term

“No problem!”

as they were

She then thought to

girl? I’ll

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The next day arrived.

the blind date, which was

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

down her fries. She

Gerald received a text message too. It was from

“Are you here yet?”

thought to himself: ‘As expected, it is that

impressions, she was

slid into the seat opposite

doing?” That

looked at Gerald in

a

out of your mind?” The girl stared

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

is. I was sending a Line message to

so sorry. I

stood up in

earlier, I would have called

Michelle, suddenly someone

see another gorgeous girl in

her large eyes

to meet someone?” The

I am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina quickly

“Did you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina

was the plain

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

It was too awkward.

Xabrina just stood aside and watched from afar. She did not go over to greet him as she felt extremely

to herself that

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

sat across

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

locked her gaze on Gerald

inner thoughts as she stared

only his family background were better, it would have

How would my

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

to gain my sister’s attention, just that

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 transferred to work in Mayberry, so it means that I’ll be working in Mayberry

Xabrina asked him.

that it would be better

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

own a house in Mayberry? How large

Xabrina asked curiously.

too sure about the details. Besides,

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after a while that her intention of the meet up

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