The Secretly Rich Man

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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.

house,

of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among the bunch was a black

were all

like all the brothers, from the

years, they usually held many big feasts and occasions as such, but this

Gerald stepped into the house, he heard

our house, and by what authority should

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

her town. After her house was demolished, she was able to afford

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

banged his fists angrily on the table and

find someone

what makes you think that only you can do

too, you know! Plus, if you get back the house, wouldn’t that mean the house would be under your name

falling into a chaotic

not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any

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

you, so stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to

other hand, was

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

sister-in-law chimed

Queenie, Francis, and the

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threw death stares at

had unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

word that came out of his mouth at the moment seemed to

enough. It has been a while

to the dining

did the family get seated at the dinner

and seeing the angered expression on their father’s face, he was afraid that he would

the time being, no

internship? Have you found a job already?” The third brother

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

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

a job,”

to get by your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later, and besides, without a decent job, who’s going to look up to you?” The second sister-in-law

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

up; her voice was

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

be a problem!” Francis chuckled as

a while back, Francis and Queenie were still

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

continued to take turns to throw

as he

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

like to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why

comes; we’ll go if

of busy at the moment; we

said that all the leaders from the province will be attending this event, so we’ve got many things to handle. I’m sorry,

busy

caught on to their intentions immediately. None of them would spare even a

busy, you can come over. Just saying.

talking at

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

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

then continued briefing

over,

to go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters

minute! I’ve something important that

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What is

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and sat

you called earlier today, I told you about it, but I figured it’s better

go ahead then,

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

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

between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m

could see what Mr. Winters had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for

for Gerald, and his intentions were

the

go well

you for your kind consideration! Now, if you’ll

can mind your own business later, but I think you should meet up with her! It

almost identical to the last time with

not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually

neither accept nor reject that offer, and neither could

up with her tomorrow.” Gerald

give her a call

his phone to make the call. He then returned minutes later

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

I’ll give

Mr. Winters, Gerald went

pondered for a bit before he decided to

who are you looking

heard from

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

He tried to act

I know,” Elle replied politely. She

you busy?”

good, no worries, you may

school or Second middle school?”

attended Second middle

First! So, are you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that

about anymore,

“Sure!”

you get some rest

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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both of them then hung up the

felt a slight pang of

this was not for real. They were just going to

the other hand, in the

phone and began removing her

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

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

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

had quite

laughed, “Geez, 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 from your juniors in the school. Then you’ll know

about it then!” Michelle jumped up and immediately started making phone

few female juniors to

moment she was done, her

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

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

manual labor. Besides, when he was studying in middle school, he was always bullied by the others. No wonder he

Michelle cried out.

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

replied, feeling

my goodness! If my classmates or best

said in a worried

she would certainly care about what the others’ opinions

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

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

and lost, Michelle called

her

mother was being put in a

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

grandpa’s temper is. He likes to keep his reputation. If he’s being humiliated in front of his friends, he might not be

Xabrina asked worriedly.

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

Her mother suggested.

I’ll bump into my

to Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared about

classmates see us?” She cried

anxious too. “What can we do now, though? It

to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides,

“That’ll do too. 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

“No problem!”

as they

then

ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the

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The next day arrived.

was the day of the blind date, which

he still took the effort to do some

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

down her fries. She was munching while typing on the

that moment, Gerald received a text message too. It was from

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As expected,

impressions, she was

and slid into the seat opposite

That girl was

at Gerald in a

for a blind date?” Gerald

The girl stared at Gerald, her eyes

not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text message to me just

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

I’m so sorry. I made

up in

If I knew earlier, I would

about to call Michelle, suddenly someone tapped him on his

see another gorgeous girl in

eyes and

you here to meet someone?” The girl carefully

I am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

me just

that was

entered Domino’s, she was just in time to

It was too awkward.

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

herself

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

across from

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

her

some inner thoughts as she stared

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

would my sister

for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so

are indeed so many bees trying to gain my sister’s attention, just that she doesn’t

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 soon. What are your plans

Xabrina asked him.

better to get

If you’re talking about Mayberry, I do

in Mayberry? How large

Xabrina asked curiously.

the details.

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her intention of

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