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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. Winter’s for

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

all

the brothers, from the oldest to the

feasts and occasions as such, but

the house, he heard someone banging on the

was our house, and by what authority should

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

Mom, a friend of mine, had invested in the tourism sector in her town. After her house was demolished, she was able to afford two houses!”

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

eldest brother banged his fists angrily on

wait until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to get

you can do that? It’s not like

too, you know! Plus, if you get back the house, wouldn’t

entire family started falling

stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer, so

If you want this house that much, take it!” Gerald

you want to hand the house over to; the house still belongs to your family!” Mr. Winters said

hand, was fed up with

himself, you don’t

sister-in-law chimed in

for Queenie, Francis, and the

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death

unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

of his mouth at the moment seemed to be

been a while since Gerald came

dining table after

did the family

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

for the time being, no one touched

finished your internship? Have you

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 works in an office for an insurance company, isn’t that great?” The third

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 sister-in-law scoffed

a job,”

nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later, and besides,

cleaner. I remembered last time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways, said

up; her

to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the position!” The second

problem!” Francis chuckled as he,

back, Francis and

had embarrassed them 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

take turns

head as he

while, 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 join us too.” Gerald extended

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

the time comes; we’ll

at the moment; we

told us there will be a major 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

busy with

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

no problem, if you’re not busy, you can

talking

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

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

continued

was over, the

bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called out to

a minute! I’ve something important

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What is it, Mr.

at 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

ahead then, Mr.

the mines and befriended this guy. After all 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

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

of you for tomorrow! I’m not going to

Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs,

Gerald, and

like the last

that were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the

no need for that, but thank you for

can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out, at least get to know her!”

felt almost identical to the last time

Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need

could neither accept nor reject that offer, and neither could he

meet up with her tomorrow.”

her

make the call. He

Wherever you guys are going to meet, that’s up to you. Try to

I’ll give her a call

with Mr. Winters, Gerald went

a bit before he decided to make the

are

was heard from the

Gerald; you must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters who

tried to act

know,” Elle replied politely. She then waited for

busy?” Gerald

worries, you

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

middle school; what about

tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town; why

what else to talk about anymore, so

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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them then hung

a slight pang of guilt.

for real. They were just going to meet

other hand,

the phone and began removing

was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying

chuckled. “Sister, so you’re going to meet each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his name? Do

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

sisters had quite a charm

and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to inquire about him from

Michelle jumped up and immediately started making phone

female juniors to

done, her face turned

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

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

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

replied, feeling

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

said in a

would certainly care

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

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

Michelle called

told her mother all about

being put in

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

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 sleep well. Then Dad

Xabrina asked worriedly.

should we do? Okay, how about this.

Her mother suggested.

bump

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

if my friends or classmates see us?” She cried

do now, though?

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

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

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

“No problem!”

as they were

then thought to

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

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The next day arrived.

was the day of the blind date, which was arranged

did not 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 head to Domino’s

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

fries. She was

at that moment, Gerald received a text message too.

“Are you here yet?”

‘As expected,

she was

ahead and slid into the seat opposite

doing?” That girl

looked at Gerald in a

for a blind date?”

mind?” The girl

Michelle? But didn’t you send a text

was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you

so sorry. I made

stood up in

I knew earlier, I would have

suddenly someone tapped him

to see another gorgeous girl in front of

large eyes and looked

you here to

I am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

“Did you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked him in a slight

that was the plain

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

It was too awkward.

She did not go over to

even concluded to herself that Gerald

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

across

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

Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and sized him

inner thoughts as she stared at

If only his family background were better, it would have been excellent

unfortunately, he’s so poor. How would my sister ever fall in

sister to get married so soon, certainly my

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

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 your plans in terms of living

Xabrina asked him.

it would be better to get

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

house in Mayberry? How large

Xabrina asked curiously.

too sure about the details. Besides, I never stay

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