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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 to Mr. Winter’s for

greeted by a few shiny, brand new cars parked in front of

all

all the brothers, from the oldest to

big feasts and occasions as

stepped into the house, he

and by what authority should we give it to

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

tourism sector in her town. After her house

taken so much advantage over us; besides, he won hundreds

eldest brother banged his fists angrily on the table

until tomorrow. I’ll find

that only you can do that?

if you get back the house, wouldn’t that mean the

entire family started falling into

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

want this house

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

was fed up

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

chimed in

Francis, and

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unintentionally embarrassed them previously

that incident, any word that came out of

It has been a while since

dining table after hearing what Gerald had

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

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

being, no one touched

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

seems like he 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

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

not looking for a job,”

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

time Aunt Lacy, who cleaned the hallways, said their cleaning company was short of cleaners, so she told us to help her find one. Although the job seems pretty shabby, it is still a job

spoke up; her voice

I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to

won’t be a problem!” Francis chuckled as

while back, Francis and Queenie

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

turns to throw jabs at

his head as he

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

we like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even bother holding a

when the time comes; we’ll

all kind of busy at the moment; we don’t

be a major event happening in just a few days. It’s said that all the

was busy with something

immediately. None of them would spare

no problem, if you’re not busy, you can come over. Just saying. That’s all.” Gerald

talking at

you, and I’ll even prepare a big feast!” Mr. and Mrs. Winters

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

continued briefing

was over, the

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

wait a minute! I’ve something important that

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is it,

at Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

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

ahead then, Mr.

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

family is well-off and rich, so there aren’t any particular criteria needed.

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

Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for

did all these for Gerald, and his intentions were pure

the last time with

him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized

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

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!”

almost identical to

Gerald could not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off,

reject that offer, and neither could he upset

I’ll meet up with her tomorrow.”

give her a

the

are going to meet, that’s up to you. Try to sweet-talk her, okay? Her name is Michelle Waxham, just call

give her

Mr. Winters,

pondered for a bit before he decided to make the

are you looking

was heard from

must be Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I should give

to call someone this way. He tried to act a

yes, I know,” Elle replied politely.

busy?”

worries, you may

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

attended Second middle school;

you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that

not know what else to talk about anymore, so

“Sure!”

you get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung up the

felt a slight pang of guilt. He felt sorry for

this was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a while, and that was not a

hand, in

up the phone and began

younger sister, Xabrina was eavesdropping on their conversation while lying on

so you’re going to meet each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his

but why do I feel that his name

quite a

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 your juniors in the school. Then you’ll know more about

Michelle

a few female juniors to inquire

moment she was done, her

a

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

elder sister are out there doing manual labor. Besides, when he was studying in middle school, he was always bullied by the others.

Michelle cried out.

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

sister replied,

don’t care. 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

said in

she would certainly care about

talk of the town, in a good way. The more

out to be like this… Ahh! I don’t want to think about

lost, Michelle called

told her mother all

put in a difficult

dear, that won’t do. Dating him 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

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 will be angry with

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump into my

previously. But now, Michelle cared about that a

classmates see us?”

“What can we do now, though? It seems

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

Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent

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

“No problem!”

as they were happy with

sneered. She then thought to

could 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

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

fries. She was munching while

moment, Gerald received a text message too. It was

“Are you here yet?”

himself: ‘As expected, it is

impressions, she was

ahead and slid into the

are you doing?” That

at Gerald

a

mind?” The girl stared at Gerald, her eyes

didn’t you send a text message to me just now?” Gerald was

don’t know who Michelle is. I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?” The

so sorry. I

up

knew earlier, I would have

was about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him on his

turned around and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in front of

blinked her large eyes and

to meet someone?” The

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

else as me

was the

she was just in time

It was too awkward.

did not go over to greet him as

even concluded to herself

only less than five minutes to send him away and

across

glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an

locked her gaze on

had some inner thoughts as she

only his family background were better, it

How would my sister ever

get married so soon, certainly my sister would not

indeed so many bees trying to gain my sister’s

heard that you’d bought a house in Serene County. But I’ve been transferred to work in Mayberry, so

Xabrina asked him.

be better to get straight to the

so? If you’re talking about Mayberry, I

a house in Mayberry?

Xabrina asked curiously.

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

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after a while that her intention of the meet up

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