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.

tidied up his house, he headed to Mr. Winter’s for

shiny, brand new cars parked in front of Mr. Winters’s house. The best looking one among the bunch was a

were all

like all the brothers, from the oldest

big feasts and occasions

stepped into the house, he heard

our house, and by what authority should we

demolition, each household will be receiving tens of thousands of dollars. They’re starting to repair the roads, and since

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

over us; besides, he won hundreds of

eldest brother banged his fists angrily on the

wait until tomorrow. I’ll find someone to get the house

can do that? It’s not like I’ve got no connections at

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

entire family started falling into a chaotic

Gerald could not stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any

want this house that much, take

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

hand, was fed up with the

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

sister-in-law chimed

Queenie, Francis,

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threw death

had unintentionally embarrassed them previously at the

of that incident, any word that came out of his mouth

has been a while since Gerald came back, so let’s eat

dining table after hearing

brother’s persistence, only then did the family

father’s face, he was

for the time being, no one touched on

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

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,

for future developments! Francis is still young for his age;

looking for a job,” Gerald said,

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

I remembered last 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

up; her voice

to find a job, I can persuade Aunt Lacy with some gifts to get you the

be a problem!” Francis chuckled as he, too,

met a while back, Francis and Queenie were

their pride was hurt. But now, after entering the working world, their knowledge had widened. To them, Gerald

continued to take turns

as he

to come over, and I’m treating

may have some money, but why even

when the time comes; we’ll go

all kind of busy at the moment; we

us there will be a major event happening in just a few days. It’s said that all the leaders from the province

was busy

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

problem, if you’re not busy, you can come over. Just saying.

stopped talking at that

We’ll still celebrate with you, and

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

continued

dinner was over, the brothers drove

to go to bed. Suddenly, Mr. Winters

a minute! I’ve something important that I must

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is

at Gerald’s

it’s something good! When you called earlier today, I told you about it, but I figured it’s better to tell you in

ahead then,

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

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

of you for tomorrow!

had in mind. Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for

and

was just like the last

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

you for your kind consideration! Now, if

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

to the last time with

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

offer, and neither

up with her

her

Winters eagerly grabbed his phone to make the call.

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, so she is a sweet

give her a

with Mr. Winters, Gerald

before he decided to make the

who are you looking

was heard from the other

Elle? It was Mr. Winters who suggested that I

call someone this way. He tried to act a

replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to continue

you busy?”

worries,

the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to create conversations with random

Second middle school;

new Domino’s that just opened in town; why don’t we meet there

about

“Sure!”

get

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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of them then hung up

a slight pang of guilt.

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

hand,

the phone

Xabrina was eavesdropping on their

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

Middle School before. Hmm… but why do I feel that his name is so strangely familiar? Seems like I’ve heard

quite

year younger than you, and he studied in First Middle School. You can simply just get somebody to

it then!” Michelle jumped up and

few female juniors to inquire

moment she was done, her

introduce such a person to me?”

“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 couldn’t find a job even after he graduated from university. His

Michelle cried out.

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

replied, feeling equally

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 would definitely

in

would certainly care about what

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

I don’t want to think

lost, Michelle

told her

put

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 reject him firmly!” Her

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

Xabrina asked worriedly.

sigh. “Then what should we do? Okay, how about this. Elle, just go and

Her mother suggested.

bump into my

thought never occurred to Michelle previously. But now,

my friends or classmates see us?”

felt anxious too. “What can we do now,

let’s ask our little sister to go then. She’s two years younger than him. Besides,

“That’ll do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your

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

“No problem!”

smiled as they were happy with their

She then thought to

could a man like him ever dream of marrying a pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to

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The next day arrived.

day of the blind date, which was arranged by

Gerald did not know what to expect of the outcome, he still took the effort to do some

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

She was

moment, Gerald received a

“Are you here yet?”

to himself: ‘As

impressions, she was

went ahead and slid

you doing?” That girl

looked at Gerald in

a blind date?” Gerald

The

a text message

I was sending a Line message to my boyfriend. Do you understand?” The girl replied in

sorry. I

stood up

I would have called first.’

he was about to call Michelle, suddenly

turned around and was stunned to see another gorgeous

eyes and

you here to meet someone?”

I am. And

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

Xabrina’s elder sister—Michelle!” Xabrina quickly concealed the

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

was the

was just

It was too awkward.

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

to herself that Gerald was

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

across

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

locked her

inner thoughts as she stared

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

poor. How would my sister ever fall

married so soon, certainly my sister

many bees trying to gain my sister’s attention,

about your condition. You still haven’t found a job, right? That means that you don’t have any 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

Xabrina asked him.

it would be better to get

so? If you’re talking about

in Mayberry? How large is

Xabrina asked curiously.

details. Besides, I never

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her intention of the

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