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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.

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

all

all the brothers, from the oldest to the

years, they usually held many big feasts and occasions

into the house, he heard someone banging

That was our house, and by what authority

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

tourism sector in her town. After

much advantage over us; besides, he

fists angrily on the

I’ll find someone

brother, what makes you think that only you can do that? It’s not like I’ve got

get back the house, wouldn’t that mean

entire family started falling into a chaotic

stand by the sidelines and eavesdrop any longer,

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

nonsense. It doesn’t matter who you want to hand the

the other hand, was

Gerald said it himself, you don’t have to

chimed

Francis, and

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death stares

them previously at the

of his

a while since Gerald came back, so

gestured everyone to the dining

then did the family get seated at

father’s face, he was afraid that he would fall sick once

time being, no one touched on the

you finished your internship? Have you found

and if it wasn’t for our third bro pulling some strings, even

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

job,”

Are you planning to get by your days with just your lottery money and do nothing? You’ll

I’m afraid it’s quite difficult for someone like Gerald 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

up; her voice

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

that won’t be a problem!”

a while back, Francis

the working world, their knowledge had widened. To

continued to take turns to throw jabs

head as

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

to ridicule you or anything; you may have some money, but why even bother holding a birthday celebration?

see when the time comes; we’ll go

all kind of busy at the moment; we don’t have time for your

today, my leader 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

too was busy

None of

if you’re not busy, you can come over. Just saying. That’s all.” Gerald

talking at that

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

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

then continued

was over, the brothers

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

something important

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What is

tugged at Gerald’s sleeve and sat

figured it’s

go ahead then, Mr.

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 is almost the same age as you,

a year earlier than you, and 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

a date between the two of you for tomorrow! I’m not going

Seeing that Gerald had difficulty looking for jobs, Mr.

did all these for Gerald, and

like the

had Mila Smith, and the previous dates that were matchmade to him did not go well at all. Gerald was traumatized by the

but thank you

think you should meet up with her! It doesn’t matter if it will work out,

to the last time with

not tell Mr. Winters that he was actually well-off, and there was no need to help

that offer, and neither could he upset

up with her tomorrow.” Gerald

I’ll give her

phone to make the call. He then returned minutes later

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

give her a

Mr. Winters, Gerald

for a bit before he decided to

who are

lady’s voice was heard from

Mr. Winters who

to call someone this way. He tried to act a little cheerful and generous, but he still sounded a little

oh, yes, I know,” Elle replied politely. She then waited for Gerald to

busy?” Gerald

worries, you may

before? Was it the First, middle school or Second middle school?” Gerald tried to create conversations

Second middle school; what

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

what else to talk about anymore, so he went straight

“Sure!”

get some

“Mmhmm, you too!”

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then hung up

slight pang of guilt. He felt sorry for

was not for real. They were just going to meet each other for a

hand, in

up the phone and

on

each other tomorrow. By the way, what’s his

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

sisters had quite a charm

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

inquire about it then!” Michelle jumped up

few female juniors to inquire about

moment she was done,

dare grandpa introduce such a person to me?” Michelle

“Eh? Sister, what’s wrong?”

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

Michelle cried out.

What are you gonna do then? You’ve promised him.

sister replied,

with someone as such. Oh my goodness! If my classmates or best friends knew that I’m dating this infamous poor student, we would

said in a

she was just a girl, she would certainly care about what the others’ opinions

who would be the talk of the town, in a good way. The more people praised their

this… Ahh! I don’t want to think about it anymore! I need

Michelle called her

told her mother all

being put in a difficult position

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

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.

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

Her mother suggested.

I’m afraid that I’ll bump into my classmates!”

Michelle previously. But now, Michelle cared

classmates see us?” She

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

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

mother said, “That’ll do too. Xabrina, just go there on behalf of your sister. After all, you’re more eloquent

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

“No problem!”

family smiled as they

She then thought to

pretty girl? I’ll humiliate him to the core

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The next day arrived.

blind date, which was

do some preparations since he

But something happened unexpectedly.

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

‘Could it be her?’

Gerald thought to himself.

fries. She was munching while typing on

a text message too.

“Are you here yet?”

‘As expected, it

she

ahead and slid into the seat opposite

are you doing?” That girl was

at Gerald in a

a blind date?” Gerald asked

date? Are you out of your mind?” The girl stared at Gerald, her eyes frozen

you’re not Michelle? But didn’t you send a text

was sending a Line message to

sorry. I made a

up in

I would have

call Michelle, suddenly someone

and was stunned to see another gorgeous girl in

large eyes and looked

here to meet

am. And you

“Xabrina!”

“Eh?”

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

sneered. “Did you mistake someone else as me just now?” Xabrina asked

was

she was just in time

It was too awkward.

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

to herself that Gerald

only less than five minutes to

sat across

needed to take a few glances at Xabrina to know that she was probably an empty flower pot—pretty on the

hand, Xabrina locked her gaze on Gerald and sized him

had some inner thoughts as she

honest. If only his family background were better, it would have been excellent for him

would my sister ever fall in love

grandpa forcing my sister to get married so soon, certainly my sister would not be so anxious about looking for

indeed so many bees trying to gain my sister’s

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

Xabrina asked him.

thought that it would be better to get straight to the

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

own a house in Mayberry? How large is

Xabrina asked curiously.

details. Besides,

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a while that her intention of the meet up wasn’t

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