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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,

few shiny, brand new cars parked in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best

all

like all the brothers, from the oldest to

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

he heard someone banging on the table

by what authority should we give it

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 base! After this, our houses will be worth a lot

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

family has taken so much advantage over us; besides,

eldest brother banged his fists angrily on the

tomorrow. I’ll find

makes you think that only you can do that? It’s not

back the house, wouldn’t that

entire family started falling into a chaotic

point, Gerald could not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any

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

so stop the nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the house over to; the house

other hand, was fed

himself, you don’t have

sister-in-law chimed

for Queenie, Francis, and the

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death stares at

embarrassed them previously at

of his mouth at the moment seemed to

while since Gerald came back, so let’s

dining table after hearing what

did the

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

being, no one touched

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

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,

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 job,”

your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll starve to death sooner or later, and besides, without a decent

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 she told us

up; her

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

that won’t be a problem!” Francis chuckled

a while back, Francis and Queenie were still on

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

turns

as he

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 invitation in

you or anything; you may have some money, but why even

see when the time comes; we’ll go

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

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 got many things to handle. I’m sorry, but I have no time to spare.”

busy

None of them would spare even a minute for

busy, you can come

stopped talking at

We’ll still celebrate with 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 the

continued

over, the

to go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters called

minute! I’ve something important that I must tell

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What is it,

Winters tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and sat him

When you called 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

go ahead

run into him, and we chatted for a bit, you know, to catch up. He told me that his granddaughter is almost the same age as you, around the same age group as you

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

between the two of you for tomorrow!

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

did all these for Gerald, and

was just like the

not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized

for that, but thank you for your kind

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

almost identical to the last time

that he was actually well-off, and there was

reject that offer, and neither could

fine, I’ll meet up with her tomorrow.”

give her

make the call. He then returned

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,

I’ll give

Mr.

he decided

who are you looking

heard from

was Mr. Winters

someone this way. He tried to act a little

replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to

busy?”

no worries, you

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

attended Second middle

you free tomorrow? There’s a new Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t we meet there

talk about

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then

a slight pang of guilt. He felt sorry for

for real. They were just going to

the other hand, in the

hung up the phone and began

eavesdropping on their conversation while

each other tomorrow. By the way,

but why do I feel that his name

had quite a charm to

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

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

female juniors to inquire about

was done, her face turned

it! How dare grandpa introduce such a person to

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

is an infamous poor student back in First Middle 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

Michelle cried out.

then? You’ve promised him. Besides,

sister replied,

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 that I’m dating this infamous poor student, we

in a

a girl, she would certainly care

the talk of the town, in

to think about it

lost, Michelle

told her mother all

put

him is as good as telling the rest that my daughter couldn’t find herself a boyfriend and

of his friends, he might not be able to eat or sleep

Xabrina asked worriedly.

mother let out a loud sigh. “Then what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just go and meet him tomorrow. Immediately reject him

Her mother suggested.

I’m afraid that I’ll bump into

Michelle previously. But now,

my friends or classmates see us?” She cried

we do now, though? It seems

have a solution. Why not, let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger

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

But sister, after the university term reopens and I become a junior,

“No problem!”

entire family smiled as they were

She then thought

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,

do some preparations

But something happened unexpectedly.

girl sitting alone and drinking coke. There were chicken wings and French fries on her table.

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

put down her fries. She

moment, Gerald received a

“Are you here yet?”

Gerald thought to himself: ‘As

first impressions, she was quite

slid

are you doing?” That girl

looked at Gerald

you here for a blind date?” Gerald

out of your mind?” The girl stared at

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

to my boyfriend. Do you understand?” The

I’m so sorry. I

stood up in

I knew earlier, I would have called

suddenly

see another gorgeous girl

large eyes and

Are you here to meet someone?” The girl

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly

me just

was

she was just in time to witness the

It was too awkward.

and watched from afar. She did not go over to greet him as she

concluded to herself that

needed only less than five minutes to send him away and

sat across from

she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the outside,

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

thoughts

is actually quite good-looking, to be honest. If only his family background were better, it

so poor. How would my sister ever fall in love

it weren’t for grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister would

trying to gain my sister’s attention, just that she doesn’t fancy any

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

Xabrina asked him.

thought that it would be better to get

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

a house in Mayberry? How large

Xabrina asked curiously.

not too sure about the details. Besides, I never stay there!” Gerald

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a while that her intention of

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