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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 Mr. Winter’s for

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

were all

brothers, from the oldest

big feasts and occasions as such, but this year, things were

into the house, he heard someone banging on the table

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

mom, I heard that this time they’re going to demolish several houses, and to reimburse them for 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

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

much advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of

eldest brother banged his fists angrily

find someone to

makes you think that only you can do that? It’s not like I’ve got no connections at

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

started falling into

not stand by the sidelines

this house that much, take it!”

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

was

don’t have

chimed in

Francis, and

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threw death

had unintentionally embarrassed them

out of

It has been a while since Gerald

the dining table

only then did the family get seated at

face, he was afraid that he

being, no

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

strings, even Francis wouldn’t have found a job. But look at him

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 not a good thing!” The second

job,” Gerald said, cutting

get a job! Are you planning to get by your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or

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

her voice was

persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The

that won’t be a problem!”

first met a while back, Francis

of thousands of dollars, their pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working

turns to throw

as he ate his

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

okay… Well, Gerald, 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

when the time comes; we’ll go

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

event happening in just 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 handle.

busy with

immediately. None of them would spare even a minute for

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

stopped talking at that

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

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

then continued

was over, the

ready to go to bed.

a minute! I’ve something important that I must tell

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What is it,

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve

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 with

go ahead then, Mr.

ago, I just happened to run into him, and we chatted

to find her a boyfriend. Her family is well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular

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

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

and his intentions

the

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

that, but thank you for your kind consideration! Now,

business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out, at

almost identical to the last time

Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and

neither accept nor reject that offer, and neither could he

meet up with

her

Winters eagerly grabbed his phone to make the call. He then

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

I’ll give her a

with Mr. Winters, Gerald

a bit before he decided

are you

was heard from the

you must be Elle? It was Mr.

He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but he still sounded a little

Elle replied politely. She then waited for Gerald

busy?”

worries, you

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

Second middle

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

to talk about anymore, so he went

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then

of guilt. He felt

was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for

the other hand, in

hung up the phone and began

on their conversation while lying on

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

why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard it somewhere before.” Michelle

quite a charm to

one year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can

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

few female

she was done,

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

Michelle cried out.

promised him. Besides,

sister replied, feeling equally

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

in

girl, she would certainly

themselves the kind of boyfriend who would be the talk of the town,

think about it anymore! I need to go and

and lost, Michelle

her mother all

being put in

is as good as telling the rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and just picked some random guy. How could this be?! No way! It’s better to

likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be able to eat

Xabrina asked worriedly.

do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just

Her mother suggested.

bump into my classmates!”

occurred to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about that a

or classmates see

do now, though? It seems like you don’t

sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides, she’s quite cheerful. It’ll be easier for her

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

“No problem!”

entire family smiled as they were happy

She then thought

a man like him ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core tomorrow. Otherwise, I’m not

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The next day arrived.

was the day of the blind date, which was arranged

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

But something happened unexpectedly.

a girl sitting alone and drinking 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 waiting

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

girl then put down her fries. She

Gerald received a text message too. It

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As

impressions, she

Gerald went ahead and slid into the

That girl

looked at Gerald in a

a

of your mind?” The girl

But didn’t you send a text message to

Michelle is. I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?” The

I’m so sorry. I made

stood up in

I knew earlier, I would

about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him

to see another gorgeous girl in front of

her large eyes and looked right into

you here to meet someone?” The

I am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina

mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked him in a

was the plain

moment she entered Domino’s, she was just in time to

It was too awkward.

She did not

herself

hurry up since she needed only less than five minutes to

sat across from

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

hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and

had some inner thoughts as she

actually quite good-looking, to be honest. If only his family background were better, it would have been excellent for him

he’s so poor. How would my sister ever fall in love with

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

my sister’s attention,

you don’t have any salary. Besides, I heard that you’d bought a house in Serene County.

Xabrina asked him.

would be better

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

in Mayberry? How large is

Xabrina asked curiously.

not too sure about the details. Besides, I never

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realized after a while that her intention of the meet up wasn’t for the blind

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