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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.

had tidied up his house, he headed

shiny, brand new cars parked in front of Mr.

were all newly

brothers, from the oldest to the

held many big feasts and occasions as such,

stepped into the house, he heard

house, and by what authority should we give it

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

invested in the tourism sector in her town. After

has taken so much advantage over us; besides,

eldest brother banged his fists

I’ll find someone to get the

makes you think that only you can do

get back the house, wouldn’t that mean the house would be under your

falling into

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

fighting! If you want this house that much,

do with you, so stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house

was fed

since Gerald said it himself, you don’t have to worry

sister-in-law chimed

Francis,

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threw death

unintentionally embarrassed them

word that came out of his mouth at the moment

been a while since

dining table after hearing what Gerald had

then did the family get seated at the

face, he was afraid that he would fall sick once again from the

the time being, no one touched on

finished your internship? Have you found a job

and if it wasn’t for our third bro pulling some strings, even Francis wouldn’t have

Francis is still young for his age; being able to

looking for a job,” Gerald said, cutting

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

I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning

up; her voice was

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

won’t be a problem!” Francis

met a while back,

entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald was still a nobody who

continued to take turns to

lowered his head as he ate his

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

some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration? It’s not like you

the time comes; we’ll go if we’re

of busy at the moment;

all the leaders from the province will be attending this event,

was busy

of them would spare even a minute for his

no problem, if you’re not busy, you can come over. Just

talking

come over. We’ll still celebrate with you, and I’ll even prepare a

their words, Gerald’s heart warmed up, “Okay, I’ll let them have

continued briefing

over, the

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

I’ve something important that I must tell

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is

Winters tugged at Gerald’s

about it, but I figured it’s better to tell

go ahead then,

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

college a year earlier than 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 family has two daughters, and she’s the

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

that Gerald had difficulty

all these for Gerald, and

the last time with

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

but thank you for your kind

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

felt almost identical to

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

could neither accept nor reject that offer, and neither could

I’ll meet up with her tomorrow.”

give her

Winters eagerly grabbed his phone to make the call. He then returned minutes later in

friend’s daughter is available tomorrow! I told him 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

give

chatting with Mr. Winters,

for a bit before he decided to make the

who are you

lady’s voice was heard

you must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters

way. He tried to act a little cheerful

Elle replied politely. She

you busy?”

worries, you may

did you attend before? Was it the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to create

middle school; what about

There’s a new Domino’s that just opened

else to talk about anymore, so he

“Sure!”

you get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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them then

felt a slight pang of guilt.

just going to meet each other for a while, and

other hand, in the

phone and began removing her

eavesdropping on their conversation while lying on

to meet each other tomorrow. By the

that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it

quite a

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

about it then!” Michelle jumped up and immediately

few female juniors to inquire

she was done,

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

“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

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied, feeling

get together with someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my classmates or best friends knew that

said in

would certainly care about what the

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

Gerald turned out to be like this… Ahh! I don’t want to think about it anymore!

Michelle

told her mother all

mother was being put in a difficult

the rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just

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.

we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just go and meet him tomorrow. Immediately reject him and come

Her mother suggested.

bump

Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared

or classmates see us?” She

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

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 be easier for her to reject

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

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

“No problem!”

as they were happy with their

then thought to

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,

to do some preparations since he had given

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

then put down her fries. She was munching while typing on

at that moment, Gerald received a

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As expected,

first impressions, she

slid into the

you doing?” That girl was

looked at Gerald

you here for a blind date?”

Are you out of your mind?” The girl

But didn’t you send a text message

I was sending a Line message to

I’m so sorry.

up in

I would have called first.’

about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him on

stunned to see another gorgeous girl in front of

large eyes and looked

Gerald? Are you here to meet someone?” The

I am.

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

someone else as me

was

entered Domino’s, she was just in

It was too awkward.

watched from afar. She did not go over

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 for her

across

take a few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an

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

thoughts as she

to be honest. If only his family background were better, it would have

poor. How would my sister ever fall in love with

so soon, certainly my sister would not

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

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

Xabrina asked him.

that it would be better

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

in Mayberry? How

Xabrina asked curiously.

about the details. Besides, I never stay there!” Gerald

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realized after a while that her intention of the meet up

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